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OLYMPIA, WA - The State 91原创 of Education (SBE) welcomes returning member, Patty Wood (Kelso), following by school board members for Western Region for Position 4*. Wood will begin her second four-year term on January 11, 2021.
"On the 91原创, we're often inspired by the knowledge and expertise Patty brings to all matters that impact our state's students," said State 91原创 of Education Chair, Peter Maier. "We look forward to continuing to have her regional perspective, energy, and leadership."
On the State 91原创, Wood has served as Chair of the SBE Legislative Committee and Equity committee and is a member of the Executive Committee.
Wood was originally elected to the State 91原创 of Education in 2016 after serving over 13 years on her local School 91原创 in Kelso. She has served as Chair of the Education Northwest 91原创 of Directors and is currently the CEO.
During her time on the Kelso School 91原创, she served on multiple committees and spent two terms as Chair. Wood began her leadership role within the 91原创 School Directors' Association (WSSDA) as a graduate of Leadership WSSDA. She served on the Legislative Committee, 91原创 Standards Taskforce, Technical Advisory Group, Trust Lands Task Force and was elected to the WSSDA 91原创 in 2011.
Find Patty Wood's bio on SBE's members page.
*Western Region Position 4 represents Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, and Whatcom counties.