December IN PERSON Luncheon Featuring WA State Senator Jesse Salomon and Shoreline School District Superintendent, Dr. Susana Reyes
Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce will be meeting in-person at the Aurora Borealis restaurant!
WA State Senator Jesse Salomon – Will give us a preview of the 2022 Legislative Session
Jesse Salomon was elected to the Washington State Senate in 2018 after serving for 7 years on the Shoreline City Council. Sen. Salomon brings a deep and varied resume to his role as senator for the 32nd Legislative District particularly as a public defender, a former Shoreline city councilmember and a former child welfare prosecutor. His priorities are to address critical needs in education, promote the creation of livable wage jobs, protect the environment, provide paths to increase the availability of affordable housing and practice fiscal accountability.
A practicing attorney for more than 15 years, Jesse holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington University. An avid hiker, fisher, snowboarder, and boater, Jesse loves to spend spare time in the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. Jesse lives with his family in his favorite city, Shoreline!
Shoreline School District Superintendent, Dr. Susana Reyes – Will give us a presentation on: Replacement of Expiring Levies Informational Presentation
The Shoreline School District’s two current four-year levies for educational programs, operations and technology will expire at the end of 2022. The Shoreline School District Board of Directors unanimously approved resolutions to place the two four-year replacement levies on the February 8, 2022 special election ballot.
Dr. Susana Reyes was selected as Shoreline School District Superintendent on April 29, 2021. Dr. Reyes began her position on July 1, 2021. Dr. Reyes’ path to Shoreline began in Mexico City, where she was born. After her father’s job at a medical laboratory was cut due to automation, she and her family moved to San Pedro Lagunillas, Nayarit, where her father attempted to make a living as a farmer. The earnings were not enough to provide for the family or for the children to attend school, so her parents ultimately decided to immigrate to the United States in search of a new chapter in their life. They made a home in Wapato, WA, where her parents worked in the fields all over Wapato and the Yakima Valley. Dr. Reyes and her siblings joined them working during spring thinning season and the summer and fall harvest seasons.
After graduating from Wapato High School, she enrolled at Washington State University (WSU). A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Reyes earned several degrees and certifications through WSU. This included bachelor’s degree in elementary education, master’s degree in education administration, doctorate of educational leadership, as well as principal and superintendent certifications. She also obtained an associate’s degree from Yakima Valley Community College.
After college, Dr. Reyes became a teacher and returned to Wapato to inspire and support students, just as those teachers she had in those same schools growing up had done for her. During her time in Wapato, she served as a bilingual elementary teacher, assistant principal and principal. She then went on to become the assistant superintendent for Pullman Public Schools and then served in the same role for the Mead School District near Spokane. Dr. Reyes’ most recent role before coming to Shoreline was serving as assistant superintendent of operations for the Pasco School District.
We are also accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys at our lunch on 12/8/2021 for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation of King County toy drive. These toys will benefit needy children in our own community.
Available lunch options are:
Blackened Salmon Caesar
Chicken Club Sandwich with Fries
Vegetarian Quesadilla with Pico, Guacamole and Salsa
Registration Info:
Cost: $20/person - Lunch order and prepayment is needed no later than 12/3/2021 to reserve your spot.
*In accordance with the King County Health Dept., beginning October 25, people ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result to enter concert events in the Aurora Borealis Event Center. Masks are also required in the Event Center and the Bar/Restaurant.
Aurora Borealis
16708 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
Register and pay online
Please register by December 3rd, 2021
For more information contact: Suzan Shayler
info@shorelinechamber.org
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