John Mancinelli has been named the new academic director for the Washington State University Tri-Cities College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences (CESHS).

Mancinelli began his new role Aug. 1. He most recently served as field services director for the 厙ぴ勛圖 CESHS, where he collaborated with 23 school districts across one-third of the state to facilitate 300 to 350 teacher placements annually.

���John Mancinelli���s appointment as academic director marks an exciting new chapter for the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences,��� said Kate McAteer, vice chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. ���Over the past decade, John has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to supporting our students, faculty and programs. I am confident he will continue to advance our mission of preparing outstanding educators and fostering academic and research excellence in the college.���

Mancinelli has served as a teacher and administrator in public K-12 and university systems for the past 30 years. He joined 厙ぴ勛圖 in 2015, serving as chief of staff for two chancellors and as a faculty member in the Educational Leadership and Teaching and Learning departments.

His research focuses on the development of principals and teachers, as well as education policy related to building academic capacity, sustainability and resilience in educators.

Throughout his career, Mancinelli has been recognized for his commitment to continuous improvement through genuine collaboration and his ability to create meaningful connections between theory and practice for his students.

As academic director, Mancinelli���s top priorities will be supporting faculty research, preparing students and addressing the teaching and leadership needs of regional school districts.

���I���m honored to step into this role and excited to build on the strong foundation already in place,��� said Mancinelli. ���My focus will be on creating opportunities that empower our faculty to pursue impactful research, preparing our students to become exceptional educators and leaders, and strengthening our partnerships with regional school districts so we can meet their evolving needs together.���

Mancinelli succeeds Judy Morrison, who retired after a 22-year career at 厙ぴ勛圖, including the past 10 years as academic director for the College of Education.

For Jesus Delgado Sholtys, navigating school as an English language learner came with challenges, and his hopes of attending college once seemed out of reach. But with encouragement from local educators, Delgado Sholtys earned a teaching degree from Washington State University Tri-Cities and was named the inaugural recipient of the College of Education Community Advocate Award from WSU���s College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences.

The award, presented to just one undergraduate student in teacher education across all WSU campuses, recognizes a student���s commitment to the university���s land-grant mission and leadership in academic and community settings.

Delgado Sholtys was nominated by 厙ぴ勛圖 faculty for his classroom leadership, work as a paraeducator, and advocacy for multilingual learners in the Tri-Cities region.

���Winning this award means doing your best does pay off,��� Delgado Sholtys said. ���And it encourages me to continue doing my best every single day, in everything I do.���

The College of Education Community Advocate Award is one of seven student honors presented annually by the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences. These awards recognize graduating students who exemplify WSU���s land-grant mission through community engagement, research, the education of diverse populations, and the real-world application of knowledge.

���This award highlights the heart of what we do at 厙ぴ勛圖���serve communities, expand opportunity, and prepare the next generation to thrive,��� said Lindsay Lightner, faculty member and Alternative Route program coordinator.

Delgado Sholtys��� path to becoming a teacher began in 2018, when he interviewed for a bilingual paraeducator position at Edison Elementary School in Kennewick.

���After getting the job, suddenly work didn���t feel like a tedious, unenjoyable task anymore���it became something I looked forward to every day,��� he said.

He credits the ���seeds of encouragement��� from Edison���s vice principal and reading specialist Ms. Johnson���who also taught literacy at 厙ぴ勛圖���for guiding him toward higher education. Johnson encouraged him to contact Lindsay Lightner at 厙ぴ勛圖 about the Alternative Route teacher certification program.

���Never in a million years would I have dared to dream that one day I would be graduating from WSU as an educator,��� he said. ���The rest, as they say, is history.���

The Alternative Route supports paraeducators currently working in local partner school districts. It allows participants to earn credit for prior learning and work experience, take university coursework, and complete a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education, along with special education, English language learners, or bilingual education add-on endorsements.

Delgado Sholtys graduated in May with a degree in elementary education and endorsements in bilingual education and English language learning. He plans to begin his teaching career in one of the local school districts.

���I want nothing more than to make my parents proud and take care of them the best I can,��� he said.

Fourteen high school seniors from four Mid-Columbia school districts have signed commitment letters to join Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities through the Teaching Bridge program���a career-connected pathway that allows students to earn a teaching degree while gaining paid classroom experience.

As part of the program, students will attend 厙ぴ勛圖 full-time to pursue a teaching degree while working part-time as substitute paraeducators in their home school districts. Teaching Bridge is designed to remove the traditional two-year gap between high school graduation and teacher preparation by connecting students with early admission, paid internships and real-world classroom experience from the start.

���The Teaching Bridge program has fostered strong partnerships between 厙ぴ勛圖 and the Kennewick, Richland, Prosser, and Pasco school districts. We are able to benefit from new freshmen enrolling on our campus as they start the program and the districts benefit from having sub-paras working in their districts at the same time they take courses on campus,���

This year���s Teaching Bridge cohort includes students from Kennewick, Pasco, Prosser and Richland school districts. Pasco, Prosser and Richland school districts hosted signing ceremonies earlier this month and the Kennewick School District will host its event on Tuesday, May 20 at 4 p.m. at the district office in Boardroom B.

Kennewick School District

Six students from KSD joined the program: Ashley Cortes, Brianna Chavez, Natalie Day, Yaretzy Davalos, Janet Salgado, and Kendall Taylor.

���We are so proud of these amazing students,��� said Traci Pierce, superintendent of the Kennewick School District. ���It���s exciting to see our current students graduating KSD and entering WSU to become future educators. We know they will succeed, and we are excited to welcome them back as KSD staff!���

Pasco School District

The Pasco School District recognized four students during an awards ceremony on May 6: Roxie Bates, Daisy Hernandez Garcia, Ashley Lopez, and Feel Moo.

Superintendent Michelle Whitney expressed her enthusiasm for ���grow your own��� programs like Teaching Bridge. ���In Pasco, growing our own teachers is more than a pipeline���it���s a promise.��� Whitney said. �����The 厙ぴ勛圖 Teaching Bridge program brings that promise to life by creating a clear, supported pathway for our students to become future educators. Through early admission to WSU and hands-on experience as substitute paraeducators, these students are learning, earning, and building meaningful connections with the very communities that raised them. This program reflects our deep commitment to embracing diversity, fostering community investment, and developing passionate educators who will make a lasting impact right here at home.���

Prosser School District

The Prosser School District held a signing ceremony on May 13 for two students: Kammie Dunkin and Yulissa Corona.

Deanna Flores, assistant superintendent for the Prosser School District appreciates that the program is a win-win for students and school districts. “The Teaching Bridge program has become an effective way to connect our students with teaching careers in our district, while setting them up for employment��opportunities that give meaningful school experiences,��� she said.

Richland School District

Johanna Bauman and Jaxon Jones from the Richland School District were recognized in a ceremony on May 15. Shelley Redinger, superintendent for the Richland School District praised the program for the way it Inspires the next generation of educators and offers a meaningful pathway for students to explore the teaching profession and gain valuable real-world experience. ���We are truly grateful for the opportunities this program provides our students,” she said.

Amy Miller, director of Career and Technical Education for the Richland School District commented ���The 厙ぴ勛圖 Teaching Bridge program is an enriching experience that empowers future educators to connect, lead, and inspire.�� Students are immersed in real classroom settings, serving as paraeducators and gaining firsthand experience with the systems and structures of today���s schools.���

Through the Teaching Bridge program, students will:

• Receive support with college applications and financial aid.
• Earn early admission to 厙ぴ勛圖.
• Participate in paid cooperative internships as paraeducators.
• Learn as a cohort and access professional mentorship.
• Begin building their careers in education from day one.

After completing the two-year program, students are prepared to apply to the 厙ぴ勛圖 Bachelor of Arts in Education program. Upon completion, they will be eligible for Washington state certification in elementary education and may earn an additional endorsement in special education, English language learners, or bilingual education.

Students in the program will work 10 to 18 hours per week, gaining up to 600 hours of on-the-job experience while completing 60 semester credits of undergraduate coursework.

Teaching Bridge is designated as a Career Launch program by Career Connect Washington, a statewide initiative that prepares students for high-demand, high-wage careers through hands-on, career-connected learning.

More information about the Teaching Bridge program is available on the Teaching Bridge webpage��or by contacting program coordinator Danica Garcia at (509) 372-3766.

A unique partnership between the Washington State University Tri-Cities College of Education and two elementary schools in Pasco will give student teachers exposure to more classrooms and teaching styles during their practicum. Maya Angelou Elementary and Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary were each designated as a ���厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education Teaching Laboratory School��� during separate ceremonies on Monday, Nov. 4.

Teaching Laboratory Schools provide a rich and meaningful early practicum experience for teacher candidates. Unlike traditional practicums that place student teachers in one classroom, 厙ぴ勛圖 teacher candidates placed in Laboratory Schools observe multiple classrooms focused on specific topics about teaching and learning. After observing, candidates then volunteer in specific classrooms to support and apply teaching techniques.

“The official designation as a 厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education Laboratory School is a profound honor and a transformative opportunity for our students and community,” said Diana Cissne, Principal of Maya Angelou Elementary School in Pasco. “This partnership not only enhances our educational practices through innovative teaching strategies and resources, but also enriches the learning experiences of our students, preparing them for a bright future. Together, we are fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, empowering both our future educators and our young learners to thrive in an ever-evolving world.”

This partnership offers student teachers a unique chance to engage in dual-language classroom environments within the Pasco School District, which proudly hosts the largest dual-language program in Washington State. With this immersive experience, teacher candidates gain valuable skills in supporting bilingual education and multilanguage learning���a critical component of Pasco���s educational approach. This focus on dual-language instruction, combined with STEM education, provides future educators with a well-rounded practicum experience that reflects Pasco���s commitment to preparing students for a diverse and interconnected world.

Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary Principal, Jennifer Melendrez says this partnership will lead to endless possibilities for teachers and students. “We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the innovative partnership between Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary and 厙ぴ勛圖,��� she said.�� ���This collaboration is truly transformative, blending higher education with elementary education to elevate teacher preparation. Through this hands-on experience in our dynamic STEM environment, future educators are developing creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for learning. Together, we are not only enriching the education of today, but also inspiring the next generation of students to explore the exciting possibilities of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.���

John Mancinelli, the Field Services Director at 厙ぴ勛圖, stated that creating impactful future educators benefits the community for decades. ���Approximately eighty-five percent of 厙ぴ勛圖 students stay in our region,��� he said. �����These partnerships allow all our candidates to gain valuable insights into teaching and learning from exemplary mentor teachers, enhancing the significance of their education and the skills they develop to become educators. We are grateful for this partnership.���

Richland and Kennewick School Districts have also volunteered to initiate the Laboratory School partnership. Tapteal Elementary in West Richland was designated as a ���厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education Teaching Laboratory School��� in October. The Kennewick School District is working to identify their partner schools.

厙ぴ勛圖 Field Services places teacher candidates in regional schools for three types of practica: Early, Pre-Internship, and Student Teaching. All teacher candidates combined spend about 45,000 hours each academic year in 33 different school districts located in the Columbia Basin including Walla Walla, Goldendale, Yakima, Wenatchee, Moses Lake, and the Tri-Cities.

The 厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education offers multiple routes for individuals interested in earning a bachelor���s, master���s or doctoral degree in education, as well as certification programs for principals, program administrators and superintendents.

Aspiring teachers will have a more robust and meaningful practicum experience thanks to a new partnership between the Washington State University Tri-Cities College of Education and Tapteal Elementary School. The West Richland elementary school was designated as a ���厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education Teaching Laboratory School��� at a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18.

Teaching Laboratory Schools will provide a rich and meaningful early practicum experience for teacher candidates. Unlike traditional practicums that place student teachers in one classroom, 厙ぴ勛圖 teacher candidates placed in Laboratory Schools will observe multiple classrooms focused on specific topics about teaching and learning. After observing, candidates then volunteer in specific classrooms to support and apply teaching techniques.

Tapteal Principal, Sean Langdon is enthusiastic about being a Laboratory School. ���We are excited to partner with Washington State University Tri-Cities to create new opportunities for future teachers and staff at Tapteal Elementary. This collaboration not only showcases the exceptional work of our dedicated teachers but also promises to enhance our educational programs and enrich the learning experiences for all involved!���

Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick School Districts have volunteered to initiate the Laboratory School partnership. In addition to Tapteal Elementary in West Richland, Maya Angelou Elementary and Roselind Franklin Elementary in Pasco have volunteered to be part of this new venture and will be designated as ���厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education Teaching Laboratory Schools��� on Nov. 4.

John Mancinelli, the Field Services Director at 厙ぴ勛圖, stated that creating impactful future educators benefits the community for decades. ���Approximately eighty-five percent of 厙ぴ勛圖 students stay in our region,��� he said.�� ���Tapteal���s partnership allows all our candidates to gain valuable insights into teaching and learning from exemplary mentor teachers, enhancing the significance of their education and the skills they develop to become educators. We are grateful for this partnership.���

Tapteal Elementary opened in the fall of 1978. The school is committed to developing self-motivated, lifelong learners while ensuring acceptance and respect for the individual needs and learning potential of all students. Tapteal also houses the district���s first bilingual classrooms.

厙ぴ勛圖 Field Services places teacher candidates in regional schools for three types of practica: Early, Pre-Internship, and Student Teaching. All teacher candidates combined spend about 45,000 hours each academic year in 33 different school districts located in the Columbia Basin including Walla Walla, Goldendale, Yakima, Wenatchee, Moses Lake, and the Tri-Cities.

The 厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education offers multiple routes for individuals interested in earning a bachelor���s, master���s or doctoral degree in education, as well as certification programs for principals, program administrators and superintendents.

By Lacey Desserault

Thanks to a collaborative effort between local school districts and Washington State University Tri-Cities, a new group of future teachers will start their education and be ready to fill positions faster than before. Welcoming its second cohort, the Teaching Bridge Program signed 24 graduating high school students to earn degrees in education at 厙ぴ勛圖 while working as part-time paraeducators in local schools.

Four school districts in Benton and Franklin counties hosted signing ceremonies this spring as a physical representation of the students��� commitment to the program and recognition of their accomplishments:

• April 24: Prosser School District, 2 students
• May 14: Richland School District, 3 students
• May 15: Pasco School District, 5 students
• May 23: Kennewick School District, 14 students

The Teaching Bridge Program is a partnership with school districts that accelerates career development by eliminating the two-year gap between high school graduation and entering the teacher preparation program in the 厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education. Each student receives support through application and financial aid processes and participates in a paid cooperative internship at a local school, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a classroom.

“The Teaching Bridge is an important program for both 厙ぴ勛圖 and our community,��� said Judith Morrison, academic director of the College of Education at 厙ぴ勛圖. ���Students are often working in districts from which they graduated, and this knowledge benefits them as they go through the program. Ultimately, this results in stronger teachers who will know the community’s students and schools.���

After signing 12 students in its first cohort in 2023 solely from the Kennewick School District, the Teaching Bridge program has nearly tripled in the last year, expanding to include students from Richland, Pasco, and Prosser School Districts.

���We have seen tremendous growth in our program and the students we serve,��� said Danica Garcia, program coordinator of the Teaching Bridge program. ���Over the past year, students have logged over 3,000 hours working in high-need areas while completing full-time pre-education coursework, providing them with opportunities to learn about school operations and interest areas for future K-8 teaching, while receiving mentorship from the school districts and WSU. It has been a privilege to watch them grow as college students and young professionals.���

Haley Nelson, an education student at 厙ぴ勛圖, was part of the first Teaching Bridge cohort in 2023 and is now an intern at Westgate Elementary School in Kennewick, working alongside students with autism in kindergarten through fifth grades.

���I have really been enjoying my internship. I especially love working with the kindergarten students and gaining hands-on experience in the classroom,��� she said.

The Teaching Bridge Program is part of the Career Connect Washington network, creating integrated work-based and academic programs that enable young people to explore and prepare for college and careers. It also integrates principles from the Grow Your Own initiative, offering highly collaborative and community-rooted support in recruiting, developing, placing, and retaining diverse educators.

By Lacey Desserault

As a soon-to-be elementary school teacher, Washington State University Tri-Cities student Jackie Gama knew she wanted to integrate her culture with her teaching experience. When she was presented with an opportunity to complete her student teaching requirement abroad, she knew she could accomplish just that.

Gama is student teaching English as a second language at an International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Yucatan, Mexico, where all students are required to learn how to speak, read, and write in both Spanish and English. She first learned about student teaching abroad programs from her professor, Eric Johnson. ��He is one of the coordinators of the program and assisted her in arranging the three-month long experience in Mexico.

���One reason I was interested in student teaching abroad was to get to know my culture better,��� said Gama. ���I am Mexican American, with my father being from Mexico, and I have not been to Mexico in a little over a decade. I wanted to be immersed in Mexican culture and improve my Spanish.���

While Gama is in Yucatan, she is simultaneously teaching elementary level classes and taking university courses. On the weekends she has the flexibility to explore the region and learn more about the community where she is living, allowing her to become fully immersed in the experience.

���This program has influenced me to continue conducting research on how I am able to successfully teach concepts in a new language to multilingual learners,��� she said. ���It has also inspired my personal goals to not be limited to what I am comfortable with or what is familiar to me. It has shown me to be a risk-taker and to take opportunities that may be out of my comfort zone, as those are the experiences that I am going to learn best from. This is my first time being away from my family on my own, and it was nerve-wracking in the beginning. But now that I am here and am completing my internship experience, I would without a doubt do it again.���

Gama is in her final year of studying elementary education at 厙ぴ勛圖. She will graduate with endorsements in bilingual education and English Language Learners (ELL). ���I am a first-generation student, and this experience has been eye-opening for me in realizing the opportunities that are out there. I am thankful for the support that I have had not only from my family but also from my advisor and the community that I am living with in Yucatan.���

When asked what advice she has for fellow or future students Gama said study abroad internships are an amazing opportunity. ���I say take the chance if you are given the opportunity.���

By Lacey Desserault

Registration for the Washington State University Tri-Cities Fall Education Summit is now open. The summit, sponsored by STCU, takes place on Oct. 14 and will feature keynote speaker Jerad Koepp (Wukchumni), 2022 Washington state teacher of the year.

The event will take place from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on the 厙ぴ勛圖 campus in Collaboration Hall, 2780 Crimson Way, Richland. Doors will open at 8:45 a.m. Lunch will be provided.

As a Native Student Program Specialist, Koepp (Wukchumni) supports over 230 Native American students from over 50 tribes, nations, bands, and villages, offering cultural and academic support and training to colleagues. His work in developing North Thurston school district policies that support the education and culture of Native students has been impactful in his most recent project implementing required training for educators and administrators on equity and government-to-government relations.

���The College of Education on the Tri-Cities campus is excited to host its fifth annual Education Summit made possible by generous support from STCU,��� said Judy Morrison, 厙ぴ勛圖 academic director of education. ���This year we will have sessions on STEM Education, Education Leadership, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Issues. Our keynote speaker, Jerad Koepp, will present a talk and participate in a panel focused on increasing equity in education.���

The summit is open to administrators and teachers and will cover a variety of issues and perspectives in K-12 education over multiple sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to earn up to six clock hours.

The event costs $15 and covers the sessions, lunch, and the six clock hours. Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 9. Spots fill fast, so early registration is encouraged.

For questions about the event, visit or contact Niamh O���Leary by calling (509) 372-7394, or emailing niamh.oleary@wsu.edu.

Seven high school seniors from the Kennewick School District (KSD) signed commitment letters to attend Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities to earn their teaching degree while also working part-time for the Kennewick School District as substitute paraeducators. ��The Teaching Bridge program is the first program of its kind in the state that focuses on a partnership between a school district and a 4-year university to provide a career-connected learning pathway from high school to college for students interested in careers in education.

���The Kennewick School District and 厙ぴ勛圖 began working together over a year ago to make this program happen,��� said Doug Christensen, associate superintendent of human resources for the Kennewick School District. ���It has been very exciting to see the Teaching Bridge program take shape.���

���We are very excited about this partnership with Kennewick School District and are looking forward to extending the Teaching Bridge program to other school districts in our area,��� said Judy Morrison, professor and academic director for the 厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education.

The first students to enroll in the program come from three Kennewick high schools. The students from Kennewick High School are Nerissa Grimm, Seth Keller, and Lizzandra Ramirez. Lilly Johanson, Haley Nelson and Alvaro Rodriguez Jr., are from Southridge High School and Eva Arroyo is from Kamiakin High School.

Haley Nelson, a senior at Southridge High School, is very excited to be in the Teaching Bridge program. ���The best part about this is the real-life experience I get before having to decide what I want to do. I can���t wait to be in a school as a para getting the experience.���

Officials and staff from both institutions, as well as students��� family and friends attended the ceremony.

Sandra Haynes, chancellor at 厙ぴ勛圖 welcomed the students to the university and complimented them on taking this important step toward their teaching career.

���Any day that I get to welcome students to the 厙ぴ勛圖 family is a great day,��� she said. ���Congratulations to each of you for taking this step and pushing yourselves to grow into a profession for which, no doubt, you have a great deal of passion.���

���I want to congratulate and recognize these students who will become the next generation of amazing educators,��� stated Traci Pierce, superintendent of Kennewick School District. ���Their stories exemplify our goal for our students to graduate well prepared from high school and ready for success in WSU���s Teaching Bridge Program. We can���t wait for them to return this fall to work with us.���

Teaching Bridge provides the next step in a career development pathway by eliminating the two-year gap between high school graduation and entering the teacher preparation program in the 厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education. Students who participate in the program will:

• Have support during the college application and financial aid process.
• Gain early admission to 厙ぴ勛圖.
• Participate in paid cooperative internships in local school districts.
• Learn as a cohort.
• Access mentorship opportunities.
• Get a jump start on teaching careers.

At the end of the two-year program, students are prepared to apply to the 厙ぴ勛圖 Bachelor of Arts in Education program to complete the requirements for Washington State certification in Elementary Education and an add-on endorsement in Special Education, English Language Learners, or Bilingual Education.

The partnership between 厙ぴ勛圖 and KSD allows participants to work 10-18 hours per week as paid part-time or substitute paraeducators while attending college classes full-time. Over the course of the program, students will spend approximately 600 hours at the employer site and complete 60 semester credit hours of undergraduate level coursework at 厙ぴ勛圖.

Teaching Bridge is a Career Launch program featured through Career Connect Washington, a statewide, multi-sector approach to career connected learning that prepares students for high-demand, high wage jobs.

Jim Kindle, regional career connected learning coordinator with Education Services District 123 collaborated with 厙ぴ勛圖 and KSD by providing technical support and resources from Career Connect Washington.

���With the shortage of educators, the partnerships within this program will begin to close the gap to educator shortages and create a robust talent pipeline for the Kennewick School District,��� said Kindle.

���This coming fall Kennewick seniors from all three comprehensive high schools will begin their journey to becoming teachers. These students will get a great education at 厙ぴ勛圖 while also gaining valuable classroom experience working as substitute para-educators in classrooms across our district. I look forward to watching these students advance through the Teaching Bridge program on their way to becoming future Kennewick teachers,��� said Christensen.

Information about the Teaching Bridge program is available on the 厙ぴ勛圖 website or by contacting Danica Garcia, program coordinator at (509) 372-3766.

RICHLAND, Wash. ��� Registration for the Washington State University Tri-Cities Education Summit that features a keynote presentation by Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal, is now open. The event is sponsored by STCU.

The summit will take place on the 厙ぴ勛圖 campus in Collaboration Hall from 9 a.m. ��� 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 15, and provides local educators and administrators with the opportunity to earn six clock hours and choose sessions of their choice in the following subject areas:

• STEM education
• Leadership
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I.D.E.A.)

The cost is $15 for the day, which includes a full lunch, the sessions and six clock hours. Registration is required.

Reykdal, who has led the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) since 2017, has centered OSPI���s work on equity, supporting the whole child and providing excellent customer service and transparency to school districts, the Legislature, news media and community members. Reykdal���s presentation will focus on bilingual education in the state of Washington. Reykdal graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor���s degree and a teaching certificate. He earned a master���s degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

���We have a great schedule planned for teachers, principals and others in education that is geared toward student success, innovative teaching strategies and generally, how to better reach students through educational techniques,��� said Judy Morrison, 厙ぴ勛圖 academic director of education.

Individuals can register by visiting . Spots at the summit go fast, so individuals are encouraged to sign up early. Registration closes Monday, Oct. 10. For additional information contact Niamh O���Leary by calling (509) 372-7394 or emailing niamh.oleary@wsu.edu.

For directions to the conference location, enter the street address 2770 Crimson Way, Richland, 99354 into your mobile GPS app.

For more information on degrees in education from 厙ぴ勛圖 and the 厙ぴ勛圖 College of Education, visit .

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