Changes and Challenges in Education Presentation

WALLA WALLA – Four education professionals, whose work spans pre-K through high school, will discuss changes and challenges in education in Washington State in a presentation on Mon., Feb. 1 from 4-5:30 p.m. at room 130 in Olin Hall (920 E. Isaacs).

Speakers include:

Darcy Weisner who taught high school for 20 years before serving as an assistant principal in Spokane for three years, Walla Walla High School principal for four years, and as superintendent in Clarkston for four years. Weisner is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Support at ESD 123 in Pasco.

Samantha Bowen is Director of Early Learning at ESD 123 and Director of Early Childhood and Parenting Educaton at Walla Walla Community College.

Erin Dorso holds a MA in English Language Arts Education and has taught grades 6-12 English Language Arts in Florida, Japan, and Washington. She now supports schools across southeastern Washington literacy instruction as a Regional Literacy Coordinator.

Sergio Hernandez is a retired school superintendent and has worked in education for 47 years. He is currently the Equity and Access Coordinator for Walla Walla Public Schools.