Our Background
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to ongoing professional learning. We recognize that the world of education is constantly evolving, and we must be proactive in staying up-to-date with the latest trends, research, and best practices. By prioritizing professional learning for all educators, we can ensure that our students receive the highest quality education and that our educators continue to grow and thrive in their roles.
We know that as educators, we play a vital role in creating a stable, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment that fosters each student's unique needs. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring that every student has access to a highly qualified and caring educator.
We believe that to achieve this goal, we must transform the way we recruit, train, evaluate, support, and hold our educators accountable. We must set the bar higher for what it means to be a quality educator by focusing on preparing new teachers for the classroom, attracting and retaining top talent, and providing continuous, high-quality professional learning opportunities for all educators.
Discover how WEA supports educators and education support professionals in their mission to ensure the success of every student.
Center for Education Quality Staff:
Lisa Kodama
Director of Professional Practice - lkodama@washingtonea.org
Thera Bradley
CEQ Associate, WEA IPTN Grant, WEA-WIN Administrator - tbradley@ washingtonea.org
Phyllis Campano
Special Populations/Program & Inclusionary Practice/WEA IPTN Grant Coordinator - pcampano@washingtonea.org
Lama Chikh
CEQ Associate, HCR and Education Support Professional Professional Development - lchikh@washingtonea.org
Kendru Dimalanta
CEQ Associate, WEA IPTN Grant, Canvas Administrator - kdimalanta@washingtonea.org
Ben Ibale
Human & Civil Rights Coordinator - bibale@washingtonea.org
Maren Johnson
Policy, Practice, and Certification Coordinator - mjohnson@washingtonea.org
Sally McNair
National/State Ed. Policy Implementation Coordinator - smcnair@washingtonea.org
Lisa Mulhall
CEQ Associate, Equity & Diversity & RSEJ - lmulhall@washingtonea.org
Yvonne O’Neill
CEQ Associate, Clock Hours, PDN & WEA-WIN Administrator - yoneill@washingtonea.org
Randy Paddock
WEA Equity and Diversity Coordinator - rpaddock@washingtonea.org
Arlyn Palomo
NBCT, STEM/State Standards & Higher Education Coordinator - apalomo@washingtonea.org
Jessica Upton
Education Support Professional/Education Staff Associate Professional Development Coordinator - jupton@washingtonea.org