The English as a Second Language Program serves children whose first language is not English and who are learning English language literacy skills along with their grade level content knowledge and skills.
Most elementary school students attend Lydia Hawk or Pleasant Glade Elementary School. Some students are transported from their neighborhood school to Pleasant Glade twice a week for specialized instruction. The ESL teachers for elementary students are Stephanie Donchey, Donna Harrison and Adam Bailey. They are assisted by Para Professionals Bev Jones, Sandy Plong and Jetta Beacon.
Middle School ESL students from throughout the District attend Chinook Middle School. The ESL teacher at Chinook is Melody Borcherding, assisted by Para Professional Loraine Sanchez.
High School ESL students District-wide attend North Thurston High School. Dennis Crisp and Anne-Marie Gricourt teach the ESL courses at NTHS, assisted by Para Professional Brenda Salas-Rodriguez.
Parents or guardians wishing to access ESL services for their children should begin by talking to the office professionals at their neighborhood school. They will assist you with the process.
Interpreters are available to assist parents or guardians. Contact your school to request an interpreter for parent-teacher conferences, school meetings, or to answer questions about ESL.
Karen Eitreim
Director
Office Phone: 360-412-4562
Heidi Jones
Administrative Assistant
Office Phone: 360-412-4562
