Sign up to participate in our October 31 celebration!
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Staff Luncheon: 12–2pm Bring your own brown bag lunch to enjoy while watching the costume contest OR bring a dish to share at the potluck. Sweet treats, healthy snacks, and tasty [...]
Help students in our REACH afterschool program
For our fall employee giving opportunity we asked our REACH program in the Gorge what they could use to help their students be successful. With cold weather just around the corner, they often see a [...]
Tips for sending donations and other support
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the tragic wildfires on Maui. If you're interested in providing support, the website Maui Nui Strong has gathered numerous official donation and volunteering sites at: mauinuistrong.info/support. You [...]


Because a fun workplace
is serious business.
Our team represents non-management employees in an advisory capacity to enhance communications, plan and promote events and facilitate charitable giving.
2022-23 ESD Connects Members are:
Mike Nerland– Cabinet Liaison, Teaching & Learning
CHAIRS:
Cari Wood – Specialized Student Services
Melissa Burt – Communications & Public Engagement
MEMBERS:
Molly Daley– Student & School Success
Karen Douglass– Student & School Success
Tyler Hoffman– Business & Financial Management
Alissa Jolly–Student & School Success
Abram Krebs– Business & Financial Management
Laura Knox– Teaching & Learning
Rachael Lafferty– Human Resources
Kerry Pinney – Insurance Programs
Tyler Wright– Business & Financial Management