Fellows

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New fellows orientation

New Fellows Orientation: Fellows engaging in Making Change Happen, a simulation experience guiding participants through the challenges and rewards of becoming a change agent.

Mission

The Fellows are a growing network of Washington State educational leaders who expand their capacity to improve student learning through ongoing professional learning and leadership development within their local context and in partnership with school districts, educational service districts, community agencies and state organizations.

How do teachers benefit from becoming a Fellow?

  • Meet a regionally-based community of educators
  • Improve practice
  • Consider alternative pathways to leadership opportunities

How do districts/organizations benefit from supporting a Fellow?

  • Gain in-house expertise
  • Expand opportunities to build teacher leaders
  • Access current approaches and strategies to content learning

Fast Facts

VISION

Measurable growth for every student in every learning environment in Washington

All 9

ESD regions across the state

Math

Starting in 2012–13

ELA

Starting in 2013–14

Science

Starting in 2015–16

Early Learning

Starting in 2016–17

1098

Statewide Fellows in 2018–19

Meet

Meet 4 times per year

2024 - 2025 School Year Meeting Dates

Below are the meeting dates and details for each Fellows network. Please refer to the Regional Coordinators to the right (bottom of page if on mobile) for each network's person of contact. 

Math Fellows 2024 - 2025 Meeting Dates

All meetings are on Tuesdays from 9:00 – 3:30

  • October 1st, 2024
  • December 3rd, 2024
  • February 11th, 2025
  • April 15th, 2025

Contact: Tamara Smith

Science Fellows 2024 - 2025 Meeting Dates

First session is on Tuesday October 22nd from 9-3:30 in Room 203.

Contact: Jeff Ryan

First session is on Tuesday October 22nd from 9-3:30 in Room 203.

Science Fellows Meeting Padlet 

ELA Fellows 2024 - 2025 Meeting Dates

  • Wednesday October 23rd
  • Wednesday December 11th
  • Wednesday February 5th
  • Wednesday April 16th

Contact: Laura Smith

ELA Fellows will meet in person in Room 204 from 9-3:30 on the following dates:

Early Fellows 2024 - 2025 Meeting Dates

Contact: Kim Crummey

Dates to be determined

Regional Coordinators

Math Coordinator
Tamara Smith
tsmith@oesd114.org

ELA Coordinator
Laura Smith
lsmith@oesd114.org

Science Coordinator
Jeff Ryan
jryan@oesd114.org

Early Learning Coordinator
Kim Crummey
kcrummey@oesd114.org

Fellows members

Here is what Fellows have to say

“I have benefitted from the opportunity to collaborate with other early learning professionals and with teachers from the school districts.”

-Early Learning Fellow

"The information was very timely to what my current needs are. I will be able to implement strategies from one of the articles directly into what I need to do for my teacher evaluation and the work I am doing around effective teaching practices this year. I enjoyed the thoughtful conversations and the articles."

-ELA Fellow

“I will continue to share engagement strategies with my Math Department; sharing a variety of student routines and websites to help give students more voice in class."

-Math Fellow

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Fellows Emeritus

Fellows who wish to remain connected to the Network beyond three years become Emeritus Fellows. Emeritus Fellows will continue their leadership with local, regional and /or state initiatives. To indicate your interest in Emeritus status, please complete an interest survey linked below so your regional coordinator can collaborate with you on leadership opportunities.

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