NCESD Staff Recognized for Leadership During 2021 NCESD Staff Awards Luncheon
Every year, the NCESD recognizes members of the staff who have demonstrated a positive attitude, shown a good team spirit, and displayed [...]
2021-06-23T16:01:47-07:00June 24th, 2021|Agency News, Awards, News|
Every year, the NCESD recognizes members of the staff who have demonstrated a positive attitude, shown a good team spirit, and displayed [...]
2021-06-22T20:07:49-07:00June 22nd, 2021|News|
The 2020-21 school year has been overwhelming not just for teachers, but for our communities, schools, students and families who have all [...]
2021-07-07T11:05:42-07:00June 15th, 2021|Awards, News, Program News|
The Career Connect Washington regional network gathered educators, industry and community leaders in early June for a virtual celebration to recognize the dedicated [...]
2021-08-26T21:15:09-07:00June 5th, 2021|Arts Integration Project|
Jane Orme has been a resident of Winthrop, Washington for close to 40 years, having had a long teaching career at Liberty Bell High School from which she retired in 2013. Jane taught English, history, and various electives, including drama classes, each one culminating in a full stage production. She estimates that during those teaching years, she probably directed at least 35 junior high plays, at times directing 2 plays during the same school year.
2021-08-26T21:17:33-07:00June 5th, 2021|Arts Integration Project|
Missi Smith has been the Executive Director at The Merc Playhouse for seven years. Prior to that, she was on the board of directors for a number of years. In her time at The Merc, she has directed, choreographed, and acted in a number of plays. Missi grew up in Indiana where she trained and performed in dance and musical theater. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in English before finding her way to Washington in 2004.
2021-08-26T21:19:23-07:00June 5th, 2021|Arts Integration Project|
Born in Santa Ana, El Salvador, Martha Flores immigrated to California in 1962 where she enrolled at California State University and received both a Masters in Fine Arts and a Masters in Psychology. Aside from many accomplishments in the arts spanning a variety of mediums, Martha Flores worked as a mental health counselor for 30 years. Flores has called Wenatchee, Washington her home since December 1992, where she displays and teaches art across the valley.
2021-08-26T21:16:40-07:00June 5th, 2021|Arts Integration Project|
Fran Palkovic is one of the instructors for Introduction to Art, Three Dimensional Design, Ceramics, and Art Survey Modern Art classes at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington. He has been teaching at Big Bend for 23 years, and he’s a proud member of The Seattle and Moses Lake Art Museums, The Washington and National Teacher’s Associations, and The College Art and Foundations in Art and Theory Associations.
2021-08-26T21:19:52-07:00June 5th, 2021|Arts Integration Project|
Dan Nanamkin (Thunder & Lightning) grew up on the Colville Indian Reservation. During his upbringing he experienced great blessings in storytelling, language, spiritual teachings, ceremonies and traditional songs and knowledge passed to him from a very early age by his elders. Through his adult life he has served the youth and communities as a community events director, prevention programs coordinator, cultural educator, health and wellness instructor and through selfless community service.
2021-08-26T21:17:59-07:00June 5th, 2021|Arts Integration Project|
Mary Big Bull-Lewis was born & raised in Wenatchee, WA. She is a member of the Colville Confederated Tribe in Washington State – from Moses, Entiat, and Wenatchi bands & a descendant of the Blackfoot Tribe in Brocket, Alberta, Canada. Her vision for Wenatchi Wear was a modern spin on Native American art while keeping the traditions preserved and sharing important historic stories.
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