Spring Giving Opportunity: April 7–18
Please join ESD Connects this spring collecting items to benefit students in ESD 112's Therapeutic Programs! WHEN: April 7–18 WHERE: Bins located in the breakroom, conference center and main hallway, or order online and [...]
Help ESD Connects chose a theme for our end of year celebration!
Do you have a fun theme idea for the end of the year celebration? ESD Connects wants to hear about it! The end of year celebration may be three months away, but what can we [...]
2024 Holiday Party photo gallery
We had a wonderful time this year at our annual staff holiday party! Thank you to everyone who came and brought food and to the ESD Connects team for putting this event on. We've [...]


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!