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Paraeducator Board members

The Paraeducator Board consists of nine members appointed to four-year terms. The Chair is appointed by the Governor. A member will continue to serve on the Board, regardless of term expiration, until either the Governor appoints a new candidate to serve, or the Member’s term is renewed by the Governor.

The Paraeducator Board members are:

Member Title and term information
A photo of Yukari Amos smiling.Yukari Amos Department of Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning, Central Washington University
Term one: July 17, 2019 – July 17, 2023
Omar Escalera Principal at Robert Frost Elementary
Term one: September 21, 2020 – September 21, 2023
A photo of Lisa Markussen smilingLisa Markussen Learning Support Teachers for Edmonds School District
Term one: April 10, 2020 – April 10, 2023
A photo of Cindy smiling.Cindy Rockholt Assistant Superintendent, Educator Growth and Development at OSPI
Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021
Photo of Laura smiling.Laura Rogers ELL Paraeducator for Everett School District
Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021
A photo of Lizzy Sebring smilingLizzy Sebring Region 7 Advocacy Chair, Washington State PTA
Term one: April 13, 2020 – April 13, 2023
Photo of Loren smiling.Loren Sickles Special Education Paraeducator for Evergreen School District
Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021
Photo of Cathy smiling.Cathy Smith, Chair Basic Education Paraeducator for Olympia School District
Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021
A photo of Jamie Wells smilingJamie Wells Director, Center for Excellence for Careers in Education, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Term one: July 14, 2020 – July 14, 2023

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Become a board member

  • Want more information? If you’d like information on serving as a member of the Professional Educator Standards Board, please contact Alexandra Manuel, PESB Executive Director, at (360) 725-6275.
  • Ready to apply? If you are ready to apply to serve on the PESB, please complete the application found on the Governor’s Boards and Commissions website.

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Upcoming Paraeducator Board Meetings

May 19-20, 2021
Virtual board meeting

July 13-14, 2021
TBD

September 15-16, 2021
TBD, Spokane

January 19 – 20, 2022
TBD, Olympia

May 18 – 19, 2022
TBD, TriCities

July 11 – 12, 2022
TBD

September 21 – 22, 2022
TBD, Spokane

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