ESD Cabinet Bio: Jada Rupley
Jada Rupley, Associate Superintendent, Children, Youth and Family Services
Jada Rupley is directly responsible for many diverse programs ranging from early childhood to adolescents, adults, and seniors. These programs include early learning and child care programs, child care facility construction projects, alternative programs for at-risk students, and national and community service programs including a four-state AmeriCorps program that provides service in education and the environment for members 18 years and older, service-learning projects, and foster grandparents. Combined, these programs have an annual budget of over $12 million from state, local, and federal sources. Jada has worked at ESD 112 for more than 25 years.
Jada holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Psychology and Education from Central Washington University and a Master's in School Administration as well as her superintendent credentials.