The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) consists of twelve members appointed by the Governor, most of whom are practicing educators. PESB is responsible for policy and oversight of Washington’s educator preparation, certification, assignment, and development (RCW). PESB works to strengthen the state’s educator workforce through initiatives that address educator shortage, reduce barriers into the profession, and increase workforce diversity.
Purpose and role
The PESB board establishes policies and requirements for the preparation and certification of Washington’s educators, ensuring that they:
- Are competent in the professional knowledge and practice for which they are certified.
- Have a foundation of skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to help students with diverse needs, abilities, cultural experiences, and learning styles to meet or exceed the state learning goals.
- Are committed to research-based practices and career-long professional development.
PESB also serves as an advisory body to the Superintendent of Public Instruction on issues related to educator recruitment, hiring, mentoring and support, professional growth, retention, evaluation, and revocation and suspension of licensure.
PESB fulfills several roles in Washington’s educational system:
- Policymaker for educator preparation, certification, continuing education, and assignment
- Program implementer of legislatively-mandated programs
- Advocate for mission-related policy, programs, and resources for students and educators
- Advisor to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction on issues affecting certified educators
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PESB members
The Professional Educator Standards Board is comprised of members who are currently employed educators from P-12 and educator preparation programs. Board member appointments are made through the Governor’s office. A member will continue to serve on the Board, regardless of term expiration, until the Governor appoints a new member, or the member’s term is renewed.
Member | Title and term information |
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Adam Aguilera (Chair) (Executive committee member) |
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Krestin Bahr |
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Amy Campbell (Executive committee member) |
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Alejandro Castro-Wilson (Executive committee member) |
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Dr. Tenesha Fremstad |
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Michaela Jackson |
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Juan Mata |
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Dr. Michaela Miller |
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Denise Renteria |
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Dr. Kevin Roxas |
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Dr. Nicole Talbert (Executive committee member) |
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Become a PESB member
- Want more information? If you’d like information on serving as a member of the Professional Educator Standards Board us 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.