Bridge Conference 2011: Directory

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Amanda Scott Thomas

Direct of Education Policy - School's Out Washington Amanda leads our organization’s policy initiatives to broaden and deepen the reach of Afterschool Youth Development (AYD) within both the education sector, and in the afterschool and youth development field. She’s tasked with helping establish AYD programs as a critical strategy to address the achievement gap in Washington State. Amanda’s professional background spans nonprofit, county and state government. Before joining SOWA, she was Governor appointed staff for the Arizona Governor’s Office of Children, Youth & Families und… Read more

Plenary: Expanded Learning Opportunities Panel Discussion

Danielle Baer

Communications & Grants Manager - School's Out Washington

Danielle oversees grants administered by SOWA including Quality Enhancement and Feed Your Brain. She also coordinates the implementation of a comprehensive communications plan to increase public awareness and influence policymakers on the need and benefits of afterschool. Danielle has a Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington. She previously worked in the White Center community developing a plan to better coordinate out-of-school time programs and worked as a legislative aide for former state Representative Schual-Be…

Delphi A Locey

Publication & Administrative Analyst - School's Out Washington

In her role as Publications, Administrative Analyst & Bridge Sponsorship/Exhibitor Coordinator, Delphi is responsible for the direction and coordination of daily operations and overseeing accounts payable and receivable. She also works closely with the talented and knowledgeable pool of trainers who specialize in supporting programs and staff who work with school-age children and youth. Delphi, originally from the island of Maui, received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Hawai'i – Manoa. After relocating to Wash…

Emily A Emerson

Professional Development Coordinator - School's Out Washington

Emily coordinates and facilitates professional development opportunities for Seattle Community Learning Center staff. She also assists with the Afterschool and Youth Development (AYD) Professional Development project to build a statewide AYD professional development system. Emily has worked in the youth development, violence prevention and sexuality education fields as an educator, trainer and program manager. Emily graduated from Rollins College and received her Master of Philosophy from the University of Memphis. Whil…

Glen Osborn

Training Director - School's Out Washington

Glen oversees organizational contracts for onsite training and technical assistance. He supports the quality of these services by coordinating professional learning opportunities for trainers and coaches across Washington. He encourages everyone to bring their skills and interests into their work life (trading time for money) . His experience and education include parenting, teaching preschool through college, curriculum development, and developmental psychology. Sparking lifelong interests in youth and adults, humor, juggling, woodwork, gardening …

Jackie Jainga-Hyllseth

Quality Initiatives Director - School's Out Washington

In her new role as the Quality Initiatives Director, Jackie will lead the statewide efforts that promote program quality and increase the use of quality assessment and improvement processes in afterschool and youth development programs. Jackie has been working with SOWA since 1999 as a trainer providing on-site technical assistance to programs serving ethnic and cultural communities. In 2007, she joined SOWA’s staff as the Professional Development Director and managed the four year researched based, Pathway to Excellence (PTE) project, le…

Pathway to Excellence (PTE) Learning Lab

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Krista Galloway

Training and Resource Coordinator - School's Out Washington

Krista coordinates a variety of statewide program quality improvement initiatives. She works in partnership with the Washington Regional Afterschool Project (WRAP) to increase access for afterschool and youth development providers to professional development opportunities, on-site assistance, assessments and resources. She creates curriculum materials and training tools and delivers workshops and trainings. You may know her from the registration table at the annual Bridge conference. Krista has worked as an afterschool teacher, prog…

Experience is Data: Bringing Together the First and Second Shifts for Advanced Professional Development

Louie Praseuth

Training and Data Specialist - School's Out Washington

As the Training and Data Specialist, Louie Praseuth works with the Professional Development Director in organizing and implementing the Pathway to Excellence Project (PTE). Louie provides support and training for the PTE participants as well as the project coaches in the afterschool field. He has served children and youth from diverse backgrounds through various programs for the past 10 years and continues to further his experience here as School’s Out Washington. He is currently continuing his education at Seattle Central Community Coll…

Pathway to Excellence (PTE) Learning Lab "Activate" Evening Performance Addressing Equity and Diversity in Afterschool Programs

Mari Offenbecher

Executive Director - School's Out Washington

Mari Offenbecher has been the Director of School's Out Washington since 1990. Mari has provided leadership to local and statewide community building efforts including the Leadership Council for Quality Care and Education and the Washington Afterschool Association. She currently participates on a variety of local and state committees to help shape policy to benefit and sustain community-based out-of-school time programs and systems. Mari is responsible for the overall administration of School's Out Washington including budget, staff, program, and co…

Pang Chang

Refugee School Impact Grant Project Director - School's Out Washington

From 2001 to 2004, Pang worked as the Grants and Contracts Specialist at School’s Out Washington. Prior to that, she coordinated youth programs for the Refugee Women’s Alliance. Pang then worked as the Refugee Program Planner for the Nonprofit Assistance Center. In December 2007, Pang rejoined School’s Out Washington as the Refugee School Impact Grant Project Director. Pang oversees the administration of Refugee School Impact subgrants to district-community partnerships and subcontracts for training and technical assis…

Regina Lum-Witkoske

Program Assistant - School's Out Washington

Regina provides operational, administrative and fiscal support for the annual Bridge Conference as well as other statewide training and events. She graduated from Northwood University in Michigan with a Bachelors in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing & Management. Born and raised in Malaysia, Regina grew up being actively involved in out-of-school programs herself and believes that a well-rounded education is important for young people. Therefore, she believes that working with SOWA will help her pursue her passion in providing s…

Sherrie M. Belt

Training and Resource Specialist - School's Out Washington

I am passionate about life, my family, social justice and the work that I do on behalf of child and youth development professionals in the state of Washington.

Zach Wilson

Educational Services Director - School's Out Washington

Zach began his work with School's Out Washington in 2002 as an apprentice in the Trainer Apprentice Project and went on to be a contracted onsite trainer. With over four years’ experience as SOWA’s Educational Services Director, Zach leads the successful and respected annual Bridge Conferences. He supports the overall organizational growth, budget development and marketing for all of SOWA’s fee-based services. He has a strong focus on supporting effective community partnerships, including those between schools and onsite afterschool pro…

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