Advisory Board & Resources
About the Center’s Advisory Board
The Center of Excellence for Careers in Education serves the community and technical college system, as well as each respective industry. Our model is based on industry responsiveness. For the purpose of gathering continual input, we maintain an active advisory board. The board members play a critical role in identifying industry priorities and connecting the Center to new partnerships and collaborators.
Comprised of educators and industry leaders, the board helps identify and shape Center related initiatives and activities. The board meets on a quarterly basis to share industry related needs, job skill gaps, emerging trends, and new technologies.
Advisory Board Members: 2025-2026
Angela Abrams, Professional Development Administrator, Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)
Ben Ibale, Human and Civil Rights Coordinator, Washington Education Association
Dr. Melissa Matczak, Assistant Director of Special Services, Educational Service District 105
Patricia McDonald, Program Coordinator and Faculty, Education Department, Highline College
Michelle Spenser, Executive Director, Washington Association of Career and Technical Education
Lindsey Stevens, Executive Director, Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession (CSTP)
Dr. K.O. Wilson, Paraeducator Workforce Development Program Manager, Professional Educator Standards Board
Advisory Board Best Practices
Access our Advisory Board Toolkit, designed in partnership with the Construction Center of Excellence. Here you’ll find practical resources to help you build and sustain an effective board.