Washington School for the Deaf’s Dana Miles Wins State “Teacher of the Year” Award
Dana Miles, a teacher at the Washington State School for the Deaf based in Vancouver, Washington has been recognized as the 2023 Washington State Teacher of the Year. Miles was presented with the award on September 12, by State Superintendent [...]
Prevent Coalition’s Rural Network Hosts Inaugural Conference
In late September, Prevent Coalition’s Rural Network hosted its inaugural conference in Yakima, Washington, celebrating this year’s theme, “Connections and New Beginnings." The Rural Network formed just before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the conference was the first [...]
ESD 112 Board Selects Nancy Miller for District 5 Seat
The Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Board of Directors has selected Nancy Miller as its newest board member. Miller, a retired attorney who previously served as general counsel for Vancouver School District, will represent District 5, which encompasses parts of [...]
LANXESS Invests in Southwest Washington Student Internships Organized by Career Connect Southwest
Upon completion of acquiring Kalama-based Emerald Kalama Chemicals in July 2021, LANXESS Corporation committed to an investment of $75,000 to support Southwest Washington students in exploring and preparing for future careers in STEM-related fields. The contribution will be over three [...]
OpenSciEd Summer Institute Brings Together Teachers from Across Washington State to Learn About New Science Curriculum
In July, 65 middle school science teachers representing 42 different school districts and organizations from across Washington state gathered to attend the OpenSciEd Summer Institute, held in Vancouver, Washington. Those in attendance gathered for the in-person training to learn about [...]
Washington State School for the Blind’s Superintendent and Associate Director of Transition and Residential Programs Awarded Top Honors by National Federation of the Blind
In July, Washington State School for the Blind’s Superintendent Scott McCallum and Associate Director of Transition and Residential Programs Corey Grandstaff received top honors during the National Federation of the Blind National Convention, the largest gathering of blind people in [...]
Centerville’s Karie Rolfe Named 2022 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year by ESD 112
Centerville School District’s Karie Rolfe has been named 2022 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year by ESD 112. Rolfe is a paraeducator who wears many hats at her school, serving as Special Education paraeducator, recess supervisor, bus loading and [...]
Washington School for the Deaf’s Dana Miles Named 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112
Washington School for the Deaf’s Dana Miles has been named 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112. Miles is a bilingual high school English Language Arts (ELA) and Work Experience teacher, focusing on teaching in both American Sign [...]
STEPS Students Honored at Graduation Ceremony
ESD 112 Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) recently held a graduation ceremony to honor students completing their time in the life-changing program. STEPS, a community-based program designed for 18-21-year-olds with disabilities, provides students with additional assistance in transitioning from [...]
