Fellows
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.
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
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
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.