Partners and Collaborators

Stong Partnerships for Success

The Trustees Education Initiative (TEI) values its collaboration with many individuals and organizations across Wyoming. Each TEI initiative works with partners and collaborators throughout the state, building relationships that are key to our success. By working together, we can share knowledge and resources to improve education. These efforts help us make a real difference for Wyoming's students and educators.

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tEI Partners and collaborators

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Collaborators:
  • Beth Lougee - Education Consultant, Wyoming Department of Education

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Collaborators:
  • Jessie Dafoe - Owner: Dafoe Strategies
  • Lucas Dow - Co-Chair: Sheridan County School District #2, Vice Principal
  • Jason Eggemeyer - Department Head, Engineering Technology and Design, Casper College
  • Joseph Feiler - Retired CTE Educator, Welding Technology, Natrona County School District #1
  • Megan Garnhart - CTE Educator, Computer Science, Sheridan High School
  • Travis Grubb - Dean of CTE, Gillette College
  • Robert Hill - Co-Chair: UW Professor of Practice/CTE Outreach Specialist
  • Joseph Martinez - CTE Educator, Niobrara County School District
  • Bruce Thoren - Superintendent, Fremont County School District #24

Partner Organizations:
Industry Partners
Partner Schools 

Collaborators:
  • Tami Afdahl - Executive Dean of Student Services, Eastern Wyoming College
  • Sally Bernhisel - Career Coordinator, Bighorn County School District #1
  • Jeffrey Beck - Professor of Rangeland Wildlife Habitat Restoration Ecology, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
  • Shawn Griffiths - Associate Instructional Professor, Civil and Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming
  • Kendle Jeffs - 蜜芽TV Coordinator, Northwest College
  • Jason McConnell - Assistant Professor, School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies, University of Wyoming
  • Heidi Richins - Teacher, Family and Consumer Science, Sheridan County School District #2

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Partner Organizations:
Pilot Participants in Ride Cohort 1
  • RIDE Cohort 1 Districts: Started Fall 2023
  • RIDE Cohort 2 Districts: Starting Fall 2024

Collaborators:
  • Lauren Carlisle - Senior Program Coordinator, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
  • Char Norris - Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
  • Heather Kibler, Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
  • Kara Cossel, Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
  • Kelce Eckhardt, Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
  • Taylor Dory, Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
  • Tyler Gonzales, Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative

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Collaborators:
  • Heather Webb-Springer - Associate Director of Assessment, Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning
  • Julie Kocourek - Director of Member Services, Wyoming School Board Association
  • Rebecca Roberts - Adjunct Professor, Communication, University of Wyoming

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