ESD Connects2024-11-12T14:00:12-08:00

Spirit of the ESD Award Winners for 2026

Congratulations to our two Spirit of the ESD Award winners for 2026! These awardees exemplify everything that the best ESD 112 employees are known for: outstanding leadership, creativity and servanthood in their daily work. [...]

ESD Connects

Because a fun workplace
is serious business.

Our team connects ESD 112 staff by hosting fun staff events and facilitating charitable giving each year.

2024-25 ESD Connects Members are:

Mike Nerland– Cabinet Liaison, Teaching & Learning

CHAIRS:
Abram Krebs– Business & Financial Management
David Bower – Student & School Success

MEMBERS:
Melissa Burt – Communications & Public Engagement
Brandi Byrd – Early Care & Education
Matthew Gaffney – Business & Financial Management
Tallah Hardesty – Early Care & Education
Tyler Hoffman– Business & Financial Management
Alissa Jolly–Student & School Success
Solina Journey – Student & School Success
Laura Knox– Teaching & Learning
Denise McNeal– Human Resources
Kerry Pinney – Insurance Programs
Cari Wood – Specialized Student Services
Tyler Wright– Business & Financial Management

We would love for you to join us! To join ESD Connects, staff members should:

1. Have worked at ESD 112 for at least 6 months

2. Have supervisor approval

3. Be able to attend monthly Zoom meetings

4. Be able to come to the main campus to help with major events as needed

If this is you, please send an email to Mike Nerland (cc’ing your supervisor) to let us know that your supervisor is on-board!

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