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January 5, 2016

TO THE HONORABLE SENATE OF THE STATE OF

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation:

Luke Thomas appointed August 12, 2015 for the term ending June 30, 2019 as a Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.

Sincerely,

Jay Inslee Governor

Last Name: Thomas First Name: Luke Middle Name: Edward Board or commision for which you would like to be considered. Professional Educator Standards Board Conact Information - Home Contact Information - Work Employer: Mt. Spokane High School/

Street 22824 North Orchard Bluff Road Street 6015 E Mt. Spokane Park Dr. Address: Address: City: Chattaroy City: Mead State: Washington State: Washington Zip: 99003 Zip: 99021 County: Spokane County: Home Phone: (509) 238-6914 Work Phone: (509) 465-7200 x7317 Cell Phone: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Are you registered to vote in Washington State? Legislative district in which you reside: Yes Legislative District-4 Birth date Congressional district in which you reside: 11/11/1978 5 District Have you ever been convicted of or found to have committed a crime offense? (Do not include traffic offenses for which the fine was less than $200.00) No If yes, please explain:

Education High School: College: Post Graduate: Whitworth College Whitworth College Graduated: Graduated: Graduated: Yes Yes Yes Year Graduated: Year Graduated: Year Graduated: 1997 2000 2001 Degree: Degree: Bachelor of Arts Masters in Teaching Current Employment Job Title: Teacher Employer: Mt. Spokane High School/Mead School District Employment Date: 7/15/2003 Contact Person: Darren Nelson Contact Phone: (509) 465-7200 x7210 Professional Licenses held (if applicable) Professional Teaching Certificate

Professional References Name: Darren Nelson Name: Dr. David Cherry Title: Principal of Mt. Spokane HS Title: Director, MIT Program Organization: Organization: Relationship: Administrative Supervisor Relationship: Colleague Phone Number: (509) 465-7200 x7210 Phone Number: (509) 777-4408 Personal References Name: Steve Countryman Name: Matt Mischke Title: Director of Sales for Applied Title: Owner, Mischke Drywall Inc. Technologies Organization: Organization: Relationship: Friend Relationship: Friend Phone Number: (509) 991-7442 Phone Number: (509) 499-5929 Previous employment or experience Teacher: Mead School DistrictProfessor/Director of Whitworth University Professional Certification ProgramContent Scoring Leader for Educational Testing ServiceJump Start Lead Trainer for Washington Education Association Memberships in professional, civic organizations or government boards or commissions(please include offices held and dates of terms) Professional Education Advisory Board Whitworth University Washington Education Association Member

Community service/volunteer activities Annual Coats for Kids clothing drive Back Snack Program: Second Harvest Food Bank Sally's House Orphanage Charity Fundraisers Coach for Upwards Basketball Program One Heart Spokane `Back to School Initiative`

Could you or any member of your family be affected financially by decisions made by the board or commission for which you are applying? No If yes, please explain:

Have you been a registered lobbyist or have you employed a lobbyist at any time during the past five years? No If yes, did you receive any compensation? No Board and commission meetings are held during the day. Are you able to come prepared and actively participate in day meetings? Yes Why do you want to serve on this board or commission? I consider the nomination to the Professional Educator Standards Board as a tremendous honor. Serving the Board in a variety of capacities over the last decade has revealed to me the critical work being done that effects professional education in Washington State. I look forward to giving back to the education profession in this capacity and identify future ways to grow as a collaborative teaching practicioner. In addition to a diverse range of capacities, it is my hope that my personal experience in the second tier certifaction requirements in Washington State and the significant professional experience in supporting teacher candidates working to acheive Professional Certification will be a valuable contribution to the Board. Gender: Male US Armed Forces: No Race: White Branch: US Citizen: Yes Type of Discharge: Campaigns:

Do you have a permanent physical, sensory, or mental condition that limits your major life functions, such as working, caring for yourself, walking, doing things with your hands, seeing, hearing, speaking and learning? No If yes, please explain:

I hereby authorize that my criminal history and tax records be released to the Governor or the Governor's representative and certify that the information provided in this application is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Date: 8/12/2014 Luke E. Thomas 22824 N Orchard Bluff Rd. Chattaroy, WA 99003 Phone: 509-238-6914  Fax: 509-465-7220  E-Mail: [email protected]

Education

M.I.T. Masters Degree in Teaching. Whitworth College, 2001. B.A. Major in History, Minor in Spanish. Whitworth College, 2000.

Experience

• Teacher at Mt. Spokane High School. [2003-2014] • Director/Professor Whitworth University Graduate Studies in [2006-2010] Education Professional Certification Program. • ProTeach Portfolio Content Scoring Leader, Educational Testing [2010-2014] Service. • Lead Trainer WEA Jump Start ProTeach Portfolio [2012-2014]

Publications/Presentations

• “Teaching as Reflective Practice” Curriculum in Context, WA ASCD [Spring, 2009] • “Implementing Historical Research in the Classroom with National [Fall, 2007-2014] History Day” Washington State Historical Society Annual Workshop • “Project Based History” Teach America History Grant, Eastern [May, 2010] Washington University

Research Experience

• Mining Expansion and Social Diffusion in the Pacific Northwest [1999-2000] throughout the 19th century, Whitworth College. • Community Based Learning, Action Research Project, Whitworth [2000-2001] College.

Teaching Experience

• Mt. Spokane High School Teacher: Advanced Placement European [2003-2014] History, Advanced Placement United States History, Advanced Placement Human Geography, Pacific Northwest History, Honors World History, Spanish I/II, Advisory. • Whitworth University: Graduate Studies in Education Professional [2006-2010] Certification Program. • WEA Jump Start Lead Trainer ProTeach Portfolio [2012-2014] Affiliations/Memberships

• Professional Education Advisory Board, Whitworth University. [2007-2014] • Washington Education Association. [2003-2014] • Common Core State Standards Content Implementation Team, [2013-2015] Mead School District

References

• Darren Nelson, Principal of Mt. Spokane High School. Phone: (509) 465-7210

• Ken Russell, Assistant Superintendent of Mead School District. Phone: (509) 465-6000

• Dr. David Cherry, Director of Whitworth University Masters in Teaching. Phone: (509) 777-4408

• Jonathan Halling, Program Director of ProTeach Portfolio.