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Summer 2016
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STUDY RESOURCE SPEAKERS
Roger Bairstow, Broetje Orchards
Samantha Bowen, Walla Walla Community College and Educational Ser-
vice District 123
Dan Calzaretta, Willow School
Charles Cooper, Washington State Department of Corrections
Jennifer Cowgill, Edison Elementary School
Brent Cummings, 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Bob Cushman, Walla Walla University
Alex English, ProtoParadigm
Jessica Gilmore, Walla Walla Community College
Mira Gobel, Pioneer Middle School
Rick Griffin, Jubilee Leadership Academy
Robert Hafen, Nelson Irrigation
Ellen Harley, Summer of Exploration
Art Hill, Blue Mountain Community College
Kirk Jameson, College Place High School
Doug Johnson, Dayton School District
Clive Kaiser, Oregon State University
Jim Kuntz, Port of Walla Walla
Carrie Lujan, Walla Walla High School
Dennis Matson, Southeast Area Technical Skills Center
Brad McMasters, Port of Columbia County
Amy Meuret, Junior Achievement
Kevin Michelson, Walla Walla Clinic
Kathleen Murray, Whitman College
Pete Peterson, Walla Walla High School
Angel Reyna, Walla Walla Community College
Kim Rolfe, Whitman College
Norb Rossi, music educator
Ajsa Suljic, Employment Security Department
Steve VanAusdle, Walla Walla Community College
Mindi Vaughan, McLoughlin High School
Nicholas Velluzzi, Walla Walla Community College
Mike Watkins, City of Milton-Freewater
Jennie Weber, Employment Security Department
Kristi Wellington-Baker, Walla Walla Community College
Peggy Harris Willcuts, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
David Woolson, Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce
teaching opportunities
so that students receive
education from teachers and
professionals with passion
and expertise in their field.
b. Encourage businesses to of-
fer opportunities for teachers
to work as summer interns to
expand their skills and vision.
c. Encourage employers to
support flex time or com-
pensate employees who vol-
unteer as mentors in schools.
d. Encourage collaborative ac-
tivities that teach entrepre-
neurialism, financial literacy,
and career readiness (e.g.,
Junior Achievement).
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Advocate for public and
private investments in educa-
tional activities that directly
support regional economic
development.
a. Encourage the ports to
expand their incubator
activities to include STEM-
oriented businesses and
support value-added agricul-
tural activities.
b. Address regional internet
deserts, and increase band-
width in all areas.
c. Create and support an en-
trepreneurial ecosystem that
includes access to resources
and fosters a culture of
innovation.
d. Cultivate an entrepre-
neurial mindset and foster
related skills in students
(K–16) through mentor-
ships, internships, and other
opportunities.
Speakers