RICHLAND, Wash. – Registration for the Washington State University Tri-Cities Fall Education Summit is now open. The summit, sponsored by STCU, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 and feature keynote speaker Blaire Penry.

The summit is open to administrators and teachers and will cover a variety of issues and perspectives in K-12 education over multiple sessions. Presenters from all over the state of Washington will hold professional development sessions on a variety of topics, including equity in education, STEM education, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). Participants will have the opportunity to earn up to six clock hours.

Keynote speaker Blaire Penry is the 2024 Washington State Teacher of the year. As an instructional specialist and electives teacher for grades 6-12 for the Auburn School District with nearly a decade of experience in education, she has led in the creation of student equity groups, developed and facilitated professional developments nationwide. Penry has been featured in podcasts and articles for outlets such as the League of Education Voters, The Recess, NPR, and others, testifying to the power of building engaging, student-centered learning communities, providing consistent and caring guidance, and elevating students’ positive sense of self.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Collaboration Hall, 2780 Crimson Way, Richland. Doors will open at 8:45 a.m. and lunch will be provided.

Summit registration costs $15, which covers the sessions, lunch, and the clock hours. Registration is required by Oct. 7 at noon. Spots fill fast, so early registration is encouraged. Individuals can register at https://secure.touchnet.net/C20607_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=76&FROMQRCODE=true.

For questions about the event, visit tricities.wsu.edu/education/education-summit/ or contact Niamh O’Leary by calling (509) 372-7394, or emailing niamh.oleary@wsu.edu.