The Paraeducator Board, administered by the Professional Educator Standards Board, consists of nine members appointed to four-year terms, and its chair appointed by the governor. Subject to confirmation by the senate, appointments to the board must be made as follows:
- The superintendent of public instruction shall appoint a basic education paraeducator, a special education paraeducator, an English language learner paraeducator, a teacher, a principal, and a representative of the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
- The Washington state parent teacher association shall appoint a parent whose child receives instructional support from a paraeducator.
- The state board for community and technical colleges shall appoint a representative of the community and technical college system.
- The student achievement council shall appoint a representative of a four-year institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016.
The Paraeducators Board members are:
| Member Name | Title and Term Information |
|---|---|
 Jan Byers-Kirsch |
Associate Professor at Central Washington University Term One: July 25, 2017 – July 25, 2021 |
 Jessica Giffin |
Region 7 Director at Washington State PTA Term One: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
 Ricardo Iñiguez |
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 |
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 |
Feedback and public comment to the Paraeducator Board is welcome, and can be done through the contact the Paraeducator Board page.
