Legislative candidates from Districts 7, 12, and 13 to share thoughts on the future of STEM education and career-connected learning for youth
The Apple STEM Network, in partnership with North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) and NCW Tech Alliance, invites the public to attend a dynamic forum featuring legislative candidates from District 7, District 12, and District 13. During the moderated panel, the candidates will share their thoughts on the future of STEM education and career-connected learning for youth.
The event will be held on Monday, October 7 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the NCESD office in Wenatchee, WA. The event is free and open to employers, educators, parents, and community members. There is an option to attend in person (registration required) or virtually via a Zoom webinar link.
Attendees will be introduced to the Apple STEM Network and current policies, followed by insights from Senator Shelly Short on STEM education and career-connected learning. Panels for each set of candidates will follow starting at 5:00pm.
Learn more about the candidates on the NCESD website at www.ncesd.org/event/legislative-forum-2024 or register to attend at www.tinyurl.com/2024-legislative-forum. The Zoom link will be available on the NCESD website on Monday, October 6.
District 7 Panel (5:00pm – 5:45pm)
The panel for District 7 candidates will be moderated by Dr. Faimous Harrison, President of Wenatchee Valley College. Participating panelists include:
- Andrew Engell
- Hunter Abell
- Rocky Dean
- Soo Ing-Moody
District 13 Panel (5:45pm – 6:10pm)
The panel for District 13 candidates will be moderated by Dr. Sara Thompson Tweedy, President of Big Bend Community College. Participating panelists include:
- Representative Alex Ybarra
- Representative Tom Dent
District 12 Panel (6:10pm – 7:00pm)
The panel for District 12 candidates will be moderated by Dr. Tracey Edou, Superintendent of Cascade School District. Participating panelists include:
- Brian Burnett
- Daniel Scott
- Heather Koellen
- Representative Keith Goehner
- Representative Mike Steele
About Apple STEM Network
The Apple STEM Network is a regional alliance of K-12, Higher Ed and community partners in North Central Washington representing a diverse region with tremendous potential for STEM industry in agriculture, energy and innovation. The Apple STEM Network is part of a statewide effort supported by Washington STEM and is co-directed by the North Central Educational Service District and NCW Tech Alliance. Learn more at www.applestemnetwork.org.
About North Central Educational Service District
The North Central Educational Service District provides a wide array of programs, services and support to the 29 public school districts in the North Central Washington region of Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan county. The service district provides professional and timely tools to meet the needs of individual schools and districts, and a reliable point of education-related information for the communities served. The NCESD is one of nine respected educational service districts in Washington state. Learn more at www.ncesd.org.
About NCW Tech Alliance
Since 1999, NCW Tech Alliance has served as the region’s tech alliance, championing growth and development in North Central Washington. As a 501(c)3, NCW Tech Alliance’s mission is to bring people and technology resources together to support entrepreneurs, STEM education, and technology adoption in North Central Washington. For more information visit www.ncwtech.org.
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