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Spirit of the ESD Award Nominees for 2025

Congratulations to our 2025 nominees for the Spirit of ESD 112 Award! Even though we can only choose one main campus and one district-based winner, each of these nominees deserves recognition for going above and [...]

Thank you for giving!

ESD Connects and ESD 112 Therapeutic Programs staff and students are grateful to everyone who donated supplies during our Spring Giving Drive. Josh Fritts, Director of Therapeutic Programs writes, "Thank you again to everyone [...]

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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