Northwest Educational Service District 189
Mary Powers is a Career Connected Learning Specialist at Northwest Educational Service District 189, working with students, teachers, schools, businesses, and community organizations to explore career pathways and high demand jobs. With prior experience at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Google, Expedia, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and STAND! For Families Free of Violence, Mary has a strong background in career services, recruiting, content editing, public information, and victim advocacy. Mary holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from the University of Washington Tacoma, a Certificate in Human Resources Management and Services from EvCC Continuing Education, and a Career Counseling Certification Course from Udemy.
Northwest Educational Service District 189
Northwest Educational Service District's area includes 35 public school districts and several private schools in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties. The school districts in our region serve 170,000 students with varying languages, special needs and learning styles. Our staff of administrators, educators, and support personnel work to provide quality inservice opportunities and student programs, while providing administrative support and technical assistance to local school districts.