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 |
|---|---|
 Yukari Amos |
Department of Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning, Central Washington University Term one: July 17, 2019 – July 17, 2023 |
 Jessica Giffin |
Region 7 Director at Washington State PTA Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
 Ricardo Iñiguez |
Associate Principal at Wenatchee High School Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
 Mandy Manning |
English Language Development Teacher at Spokane Public Schools Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
 Cindy Rockholt |
Assistant Superintendent, Educator Growth and Development at OSPI Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
 Laura Rogers |
ELL Paraeducator for Everett School District Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
 Loren Sickles |
Special Education Paraeducator for Evergreen School District Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
 Cathy Smith, Chair |
Basic Education Paraeducator for Olympia School District Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
 Ann Williamson |
Education Program Coordinator and Faculty at Lower Columbia College Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
Additional Info:
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.
