About the Fellows Program
The Fellows’ Network is a group of instructional leaders convened by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Washington State Fellows’ Network and the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) Network.
Our mission is to support district and community implementation of state learning standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Fellows meet four times per year and are committed to content learning, instructional leadership, and equity for every student in every learning environment.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted throughout the year with new cohorts forming each fall.
Don’t miss this chance to grow, connect, and lead with the Fellows Program! Visit our Fellows Page at OSPI for detailed information and application forms.
Benefits for Teachers
Professional learning opportunities
The Fellows Program offers content-specific professional learning (PL) and connections with experts in content, pedagogy, and leadership. The Fellows program is here to meet your needs! Unlike typical one-off PL sessions, our program offers a tailored experience over three years within a supportive cohort model. Our regional coordinators bring extensive experience to ensure your learning is relevant and impactful for your region.
Connections
The Fellows Program connects you with a regional and statewide network of ambitious educators, enhancing your leadership and teaching skills to make a greater impact on your students.
Leadership opportunities
The Fellows Program creates clear pathways for leadership opportunities in your building or district, opening doors to new opportunities and advancing your career in education.
Equitable content areas
Educators can apply to be an English Language Arts, Mathematics, or Science Fellow. Each content area meets four times a year to engage in shared learning. Common to all four areas is a commitment to build content learning and instructional leadership, and a focus on equity.
Learning standards
As a Fellow, you’ll gain knowledge and experience to help support the roll out of the revised learning standards in your building and district.
Fellows’ Network Content Areas
Click to learn more about each content area:
Benefits for Administrators
The Fellows Program empowers teacher leaders to implement strategies that bring new knowledge back to their school or district, creating lasting improvements.
Fellows will work directly with ESD Content Coordinators and OSPI Content Specialists to learn about the revised Washington State Learning Standards. Fellows will gain the expertise to help support professional learning for educators during the standards rollout.
Participation is free. Schools with access to School Improvement funds can use these funds to cover substitute costs, making participation easy and aligning with your SIP goals and plans.
Support your teachers in becoming Fellows and watch them transform their growth into tangible, positive changes for your entire school community.
Questions?
Contact Your Regional Coordinator:
ESD 101
English Language Arts
Michelle Norwood
Mathematics
Debra Kowalkowski
Science
Michelle Grove
ESD 105
English Language Arts
Tere Hernanez
Mathematics
Geoffery LaBrant
Science
Luke Matlack
ESD 112
English Language Arts
Effie Triol
Mathematics
Molly Daley
Science
Stacy Myer
ESD 113
English Language Arts
Cheryl Vance
Mathematics
Daniel Kent
Science
Scott Killough
ESD 114
English Language Arts
Laura Smith
Mathematics
Tamara Smith
Science
Jeff Ryan
ESD 121
English Language Arts
Ai Nakayama-Tran
Mathematics
Monique Cabellon
Science
Anastasia Sanchez
ESD 123
English Language Arts
Sara Hedlund
Mathematics
Toni Buechler
Science
Lorianne Donovan-Hermann
ESD 171
English Language Arts
Shanna Brooks
Mathematics
Andy Boyd
Science
Cari Haug
ESD 189
English Language Arts
Laqueta Williams
Mathematics
Tina Mott
Science
Brian MacNevin