WaKIDS Contacts
The Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) is a transition process that helps to ensure a successful start to the K-12 experience and connect the key adults in a child’s life. Below are WaKIDS staff to contact for any questions or technical support.
Staff Contacts
Contact your ESD WaKIDS Regional Coordinators for targeted support, training opportunities, and more.
ESD 101–Spokane
Kristin Monson
P-3 Early Learning Coordinator
509-789-3531
ESD 105–Yakima
Angelica Hernandez
ESD 112–Vancouver
Sara Rushlo
PreK-3rd Grade Manager
360–952-3564
ESD 113–Tumwater/Olympia
Hilary Prince
P-3 Early Learning Coach
360-589-2987
ESD 114–Bremerton
Kim Crummey
WaKIDS Coordinator
360-478-6862
PSESD 121–Renton
Whitney White
Prek-3rd Grade Systems Manager
WaKIDS Coordinator
425-917-7850
ESD 123–Tri-Cities
Jennifer Ann Kelly
WaKIDS Coordinator
509-544-5755
NCESD 171–Wenatchee
Janelle Bersch
Early Learning Coordinator, P-3
509-665-2615
ESD 189–Anacortes
Sarah Southard
Director of Early Learning
360-299-4045
OSPI WaKIDS
OSPI WaKIDS team
360-725-6161
Early Learning District Liaisons
View a list of our Early Learning District Liaisons and/or add yourself to the lists.
Office Hours & Technical Support
Office Hours
OSPI Office Hours for DACs and Administrators with Yoona Park:
8/2/2023, 9/6/2023, 10/4/2023, 11/1/2023 at 1:00 -1:30 PM
ESD 101 Office Hours with Kristin Monson:
Every Thursday between 8/3/2023-11/30/2023 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM
ESD 105 Office Hours with Angelica Hernandez:
8/17/2023, 9/21/2023, 10/19/2023, 11/16/2023 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM
ESD 112 Office Hours with Sara Rushlo:
Every Tuesday between 8/8/2023-10/10/2023, 11/7/2023 at 3:00 - 3:45 PM
ESD 113 Office Hours with Hilary Prince:
8/16/2023, 9/20/2023, 10/18/2023, 11/15/2023 at 10:00 -10:30 AM
ESD 114 Office Hours with Kim Crummey:
8/29/2023, 9/22/2023, 10/31/2023 at 2:30 - 3:00 PM
Please contact Kim Crummey for Zoom Link.
ESD 121 Office Hours with Whitney White:
8/1/2023 – 10/11/2023: Wednesdays from 12:00 – 12:45 PM
9/7/2023 – 11/16/2023: Thursdays from 3:00 – 3:45 PM
ESD 123 Office Hours with Jenny Kelly:
8/30/2023 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM
9/13/2023 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM
10/26/2023 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM
ESD 171 Office Hours with Jane Fox:
9/11/2023-11/6/2023: Mondays at 10:00 - 10:45 AM
ESD 189 Office Hours with Sarah Southard:
8/10/2023, 9/14/2023, 10/12/2023, 11/9/2023 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Technical Support
If you have technical questions regarding the MyTeachingStrategies® platform:
- with time-sensitive questions, please call 844-853-GOLD (4653)
- with nonurgent questions, please email the WaKIDS specific Teaching Strategies® email.