Hernandez to discuss challenges in K-12 education

Local educators to present Changes and Challenges in K-12 Education in Washington State
- Monday, February 1 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- Olin Hall, Olin 130 920 E Isaacs, Walla Walla, WA
Join four local and regional education professionals, whose work spans pre-K through high school to talk about changes and challenges in education in Washington State. This event is sponsored by the Whitman College Pre-Education Advising Program.

- Darcy Weisner was a teacher for twenty years at the secondary level with a focus on American history and contemporary world affairs, and then spent three years as an assistant principal in Spokane, four years as the principal at Walla Walla High School, and four years as superintendent in Clarkston, Washington. Darcy is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Support at ESD 123 in Pasco Washington.

- Samantha Bowen is Director of Early Learning at Educational Service District 123 as well as Director of Early Childhood and Parenting Education 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 in literacy instruction in her role as a Regional Literacy Coordinator.

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