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 |
 Omar Escalera |
Principal at Robert Frost Elementary Term one: September 21, 2020 – September 21, 2023 |
 Pamella Johnson |
Academic & Behavioral Intervention Specialist at Rochester School District Term one: July 16, 2021 – July 16, 2025 |
 Lisa Markussen |
Learning Support Teachers for Edmonds School District Term one: April 10, 2020 – April 10, 2023 |
 Doug Pace |
Curriculum Assistant, Freeman School District Term one: May 21, 2021 – May 21, 2025 |
 Cindy Rockholt |
Assistant Superintendent, Educator Growth and Development at OSPI Term two: July 24, 2021 – July 24, 2025 |
 Laura Rogers |
ELL Paraeducator for Everett School District Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
 Lizzy Sebring |
Region 7 Advocacy Chair, Washington State PTA Term one: April 13, 2020 – April 13, 2023 |
 Cathy Smith, Chair |
Basic Education Paraeducator for Olympia School District Term one: July 25, 2017 – July 24, 2021 |
 Jamie 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 |
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.
