Tanya English (and her MIL) are the salsa champions!
Thanks to everyone who entered salsa for tasting and those who came out to taste on May 5! Our eight entries were: Lisa Alexander – Avocado Black Bean Salsa Tanya English – Mother In-Law’s [...]
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the hygiene items drive
A full bin of hygiene items was delivered to Share Vancouver on Monday, April 3, and they were very grateful! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our spring giving opportunity!
Non-profit highlight: Share Vancouver
ESD Connects is excited to feature Share Vancouver, a non profit making a difference in our local community. Share is located just down the street from the ESD, and they are a non-profit neighbor that [...]


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!