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Spring Giving Opportunity: Now through March 15!

Please join ESD Connects this spring collecting snacks for high-poverty Transition to Kindergarten (TK) classrooms in Kelso and Longview! WHEN: Now through March 15 WHAT: Shelf-stable snacks for 4-5 year olds (ex. applesauce pouches, crackers, [...]

Chili Cookoff is February 22!

The 5th Annual Chili Cookoff is Thursday, February 22! Sign up by Feb 19! Chili drop-off: 10 a.m. Chili tasting: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Cowlitz Room If you think your chili is the best in [...]

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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