ESD Connects2026-09-18T10:40:29-07:00

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. In 2025, ESD Connects incorporated the ESD Green Team and BeWell committees into its umbrella.

2026-27 ESD Connects Members are:

Mike Nerland– Cabinet Liaison, Teaching & Learning

CHAIRS:
Alissa Jolly – Student & School Success
Chelsea Howard – Specialized Student Services

MEMBERS:
Abram Krebs – Business & Financial Management
Adam Noar – Student & School Success
Brandi Byrd – Early Care & Education
Chelsea Jacobson – Human Resources
David Bower – Student & School Success
Hanna Rapsky – Business & Financial Management
Kerry Pinney – School Liability Programs
Kim Egner-Wier – Specialized Student Services
Laura Martin – Communications & Public Engagement
Mary Richards – Human Resources
Melissa Burt – Communications & Public Engagement
Richard Belson – Student & School Success 
Tyler Hoffman – 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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