ESD 112’s Gavin Hottman receives the statewide Service to WASA Award
Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Assistant Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer Gavin Hottman has received the 2026 Service to WASA Award, one of the Washington [...]
Navigating AI together: How ESD 112 is creating space for shared learning across the region
When tools like ChatGPT brought artificial intelligence into the spotlight in late 2022, education leaders across the region faced new questions, opportunities, and uncertainties. Rather [...]
Kalama Superintendent Dr. Wesley Benjamin Named NSPRA Superintendent to Watch
The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has named Kalama School District Superintendent Dr. Wesley Benjamin a 2025‑26 Superintendent to Watch, recognizing his dynamic leadership [...]
Honoring the ESD 112 Board during School Board Recognition Month
This January, in celebration of School Board Recognition Month, we extend our sincere gratitude to the dedicated volunteers who serve on the ESD 112 [...]
John Deeder elected to ESD 112 Board of Directors
Longtime Southwest Washington education leader John Deeder has been elected to the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Board of Directors. Deeder will officially take the [...]
School leaders call for smarter spending, local flexibility at 2026 ESD 112 Legislative Forum
On November 14, 2025, education leaders and legislators from across Southwest Washington gathered at the annual ESD 112 Legislative Forum to discuss sustainable solutions for [...]
ESD 112 announces preliminary board election results and upcoming runoff election details
Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) announced the preliminary results of its 2025 board elections, reaffirming the leadership of two longtime board members and [...]
LeAnne Bremer retires from ESD 112 Board after six years of service
LeAnne Bremer, vice president of the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Board of Directors, will retire at the end of August after serving more than [...]
Erin Lucich honored with 2025 AWSP President’s Award for leadership support
Erin Lucich, a dedicated leader in education, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) President’s Award. Lucich [...]
ESD 112 Board selects Mel Netzhammer for district 5 seat
Educational Service District 112's Board of Directors appointed Dr. Mel Netzhammer to represent District 5, which encompasses parts of Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts. Netzhammer, [...]
Recognizing ESD 112’s Board of Directors this January
This January, as we celebrate School Board Recognition Month, we spotlight the six dedicated volunteers who serve on the ESD 112 Board of Directors. [...]
School leaders call for legislative action on big 3 priorities at ESD 112 Legislative Forum
On November 20, 2024, more than 50 school superintendents and education leaders from across Southwest Washington gathered virtually for the ESD 112 2024-25 Legislative Forum. [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.