NCESD Staff News
April 2015
Our Mission: To "Lead, Serve and Support the Educational Community."
Making Learning Personal in the "New School."
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Teresa, Rosie, Vicki, Sariann and Heather are pictured with some of the beautiful flowers presented by our thoughtful NCESD Administrators.
NCESD Staff News
Congratulations Brent Stark!
Congratulations to Brent for graduating from the WSU Superintendents' Credential program last Friday! Superintendent McBride said, "Needless to say we are all extraordinarily proud of this accomplishment and congratulate you on two years of extremely hard work and study in pursuit of your Superintendents Credential!"
Masters Degree for Tricia Schock
Congratulations to Tricia for earning her Masters Degree from WGU! Dr. McBride said, "Our special congratulations to you on recently completing your MBA with a medical focus from Western Governors University! Without question, this is an amazing accomplishment and we all couldn't be more proud of you."
April Employee of the Month
The Employee of the Month special parking spot has been enjoyed by Eldene Wall during the month of April. Thanks to Chuck for the nomination!
Rich McBride honored with 2015 AESD President's Award
Congratulations, Rich!
Rich McBride was presented with the 2015 AESD President's Award at the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) Conference held April 16-18 in Suquamish. He was presented with this beautiful painting by artist Doug Miller, sponsored by Clear Risk Solutions (formerly Canfield).
NCESD Board congratulates Dr. McBride for the award
Harlan Warner, NCESD Board; Eldene Wall, NCESD Executive Assistant/Public Relations; Si Bautista, NCESD Board Chair; Dr. McBride; Cathy Meuret, NCESD Board; Cindy Duncan, NCESD Assistant Superintendent; Ed Daling and Larry MacGuffie, NCESD Board; and Dave Arp, NCESD Executive DIrector of Financial Services.
Clear Risk Solutions sponsors AESD Conference
Clear Risk Solutions in Ephrata sponsored not only the President's Award, but were also major sponsors of the conference. Pictured (l-r): AESD President Gary Coe, Eric & Jen Homer, Clear Risk Solutions; Dr. McBride; Mr. & Mrs. Jim Cherf; and Larry MacGuffie, NCESD Board member retired from Clear Risk Solutions.
National Autism Awareness Month
Thanks to Karla Fahey for letting us know that April is National Autism month, and thanks to Chuck for helping Karla light the ESD up blue for this occasion!
Pete presents #NewSchool in Omak
Pete Phillips is pictured at Omak School District instructing teachers to be #NewSchool.
NCESD All In!
Barb Nuxoll and Vicki Aldrich show that they truly are "All In" at NCESD!
Children's Home Society "Sweetheart" Luncheon
ESD Staff attend the Sweetheart Luncheon
Shelley Seslar organized an ESD table at the Children's Home Society Luncheon. Pictured are Kris Johnson, Vicki Aldrich, Shanna Brooks, Heather Schuller and Kristina Harding.
Thanks to Shelley for organizing
Retired NCESD employee Terri Thurston, who serves on the Children's Home Society Board, joins ESD staff for a picture at the luncheon. Pictured are Cindy Duncan, Terri Thurston, Shelley Seslar's mother and Shelley Seslar.
Joining Friends at Children's Home Society Luncheon
Eldene Wall and Mary Jane Ross are pictured at the ESD table.
NCESD Staff Award Luncheon
Nominations are open for TEAM awards to be presented at our May 26 NCESD Staff Award Luncheon scheduled at 11:30 a.m. in the Cottonwood Retreat Center. Stay tuned for more details!
Regional ESD Board Meeting in Palisades School District
Superintendent Ismael Vivanco and the Palisades Board of Directors and staff hosted the NCESD Regional Board Meeting April 21 at Palisades School District. Pictured above is the Palisades Board (front center), with Superintendent Vivanco on the right
NCESD Technology Roundtable
Google for Educators
Ray Birks demonstrated Google for Educators at the April 20 Technology Roundtable.
Great Participation at Roundtable
Some of the audience of the Tech Roundtable are pictured.
Having Fun with Tech
Ed Tech teachers try flying drones at the Technology Roundtable.
Skyward Student Spring Academy
2015 Graduates of the Skyward Student Spring Academy hosted April 15 at North Central ESD.