The Pacific Education Institute (PEI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Olympia, WA, and working statewide to deliver high-quality professional development and consultation for educators. PEI’s mission is to advance science literacy and deepen student engagement by empowering educators to teach real-world science outdoors. To accomplish this, PEI provides equitable, professional learning opportunities to K-16 formal and nonformal educators. We work to empower educators to offer inclusive, integrated, career connected, locally and culturally relevant, field-based learning opportunities for all students. PEI collaborates with education leaders to build systemic and sustainable programs using our award-winning FieldSTEM® Model. PEI also actively engages within the educational pathways work to ensure that our FieldSTEM Model aligns with career connected learning and workforce development efforts in the state and that employers in the natural resource and environmental sectors of our state have employees to ensure their success into the future.




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Pacific Education Institute

Pacific Education Institute's headquarters in Olympia, WA, United States

Justin Parker

Erika Bjorkquist

Gail Kramer

Eli Church

Megan Rivard

The Coordination Team at Pacific Education Institute (PEI) is responsible for implementing and managing high-quality professional development programs and FieldSTEM® initiatives across various regions in Washington State. Team members collaborate with educators, community leaders, and partners to ensure the delivery of inclusive, real-world science education. They also work to align these educational efforts with career-connected learning and workforce development, supporting both educators and students in diverse ecosystems.

Coordination Team

The Management and Communication Team at the Pacific Education Institute is responsible for overseeing regional program implementation, strategic development, financial management, and public relations efforts. Team members coordinate professional development and consultation for educators, manage partnerships, align initiatives with workforce development, and ensure that PEI’s programming is effectively communicated and supported across various stakeholders. This team plays a vital role in sustaining PEI’s mission by integrating strategic, logistical, and advocacy efforts to promote science literacy and engagement through outdoor education.

Management and Communication

The Leadership Team at Pacific Education Institute focuses on setting strategic direction, overseeing program development, and ensuring the alignment of the organization’s initiatives with its mission to advance science literacy and deepen student engagement. The team collaborates with educational leaders to establish sustainable programs, guides the delivery of high-quality professional development, and fosters partnerships to connect learning with workforce development in the natural resource and environmental sectors.

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Pacific Education Institute

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