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

Holiday gift drive going on now!

Holiday Gift Drive As we approach the holiday season, we are excited to announce the kickoff of our annual Holiday Gift Drive, coordinated by ESD Connects. Each year, this heartwarming initiative supports families served [...]

2024 Hootenanny Recap

Another fun-filled ESD 112 Hootenanny has come and gone! A huge thank you the ESD Connects committee, our IT staff, cabinet, our alumni judges, and everyone else [...]

A warm thank you to all who donated!

Thank you to all the wonderful ESD staff whose donations helped ESD Connects build "Welcome Home" baskets for individuals and families who are transitioning from housing insecurity to secure housing. It might not look [...]

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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