Students who are STEM literate will be empowered by trans–disciplinary knowledge and experiences that will help them be college and career ready.
About
Career Readiness & STEM Initiatives
Our programs work to ensure that every student in the region has the knowledge, skills, and experiences that can unlock futures, build a globally engaged community, ensure a prosperous economy, and inspire innovation. Of the nearly 100,000 family-sustaining jobs that will be available in 10 years, more than 80% will require STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) literacy. STEM literacy is achieved when a student is able to apply his or her understanding of how the world works within and across the four interrelated STEM disciplines to improve the social, economic, and environmental condition of their local and global community. Across our program areas, we consider STEM literacy our foundation, and Career-Connected Learning our framework to support educators, students, employers and community organizations in meeting the demand for a highly-qualified workforce.
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Professional Development
STEM Professional Development Classes
Program Contacts
Integrated Learning Team
Vickei Hrdina
Director of K12- Workforce-Higher Ed Partnerships
Contact
Email: vickei.hrdina@esd112.org
LASER/WA STEM
Career Connected Learning
Grants & data support
SMC Advisory Board support
Support for Stacy, Molly, Effie
Kristina Wambold
Integrated Educational Technology Coordinator
Contact
Email: kristina.wambold@esd112.org
Project-based learning coach
ADA, EVAL, PBIS
Data Improvement Lead
Computer Science Integration
Google, Microsoft Trainer
STEM storylines
OER development
Elementary science leadership
PBL for Flipped Internships
STEM integration
Support for Vickei, Pranjali, Kristina, Katherine
Upcoming Career Readiness & STEM Classes
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Career Readiness & STEM News
ESD 112 honors STEM excellence with 2025 Rising Star and Regional Partner Awards
Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) proudly celebrated the future of STEM innovation on the evening of June 9th during the annual STEM Rising Star and Regional Partner Awards. The event, held at the ESD [...]
Project VOICE celebrates student leadership and community impact
Project VOICE culminated in the Community Share event on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Fort Vancouver High School, where students presented their ideas and discoveries about what makes a healthy, vibrant community. Students projects [...]
Building a brighter future: DCYF honors ESD 112’s MyJOB program staff
In April, three ESD 112 employees were recognized with a commendation and coin on behalf of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) for providing exemplary support to programs improving the lives [...]
nPower Girls Inspires the next generation of female leaders
March is Women's History Month, a perfect opportunity to highlight nPower Girls, an impactful program inspiring young minds throughout the ESD 112 region. nPower Girls connects elementary-aged girls to female mentors in STEM careers, offering [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.