This series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community members, from noon – 1 pm on select Thursdays online via Zoom.
Lunch & Learn is always free to participate in. Just grab your lunch, log on, and learn with us!
2025-2026 Schedule
All Lunch & Learns are held via Zoom from 12 to 1 pm. Register separately for the links. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.
| Date | Topic | Guest Speakers | Zoom Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 14, 2025 | Emergency Preparedness and School Safety: The Role of the PTSA | Dr. Brooke Gialopsos, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Criminology & Forensics at Seattle University, former E-Prep Council Committee Chair, LWSD Safety Advisory Council Member, and LWPTSA Council Co-President | |
| Nov. 20, 2025 | Lake Washington Schools Foundation – Serving the LWSD Community for over 20 years! | Katy Philips, Executive Director | |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | LWSF | ||
| Feb. 19, 2025 | Sustainability and Stewardship – View Recap | Hannah Ljunggren, Associate Director of Sustainability and Resource Conservation Lake Washington School District | |
| March | Enrichment 101: Ins & Outs – View Slides | Sushmita Srikant | |
| April 23, 2025 | Register for link | ||
| May 21, 2026 | Register for link | ||
| June 11, 2026 | Register for link |
2024-2025 Meeting Documents
| Topic | Guest Speakers |
|---|---|
| What Topics Would You Like to Learn About This Year? — Take Survey | |
| The Role of Technology in the Classroom • View Slides • View Resource List | Forrest Baker, LWSD Executive Director of Technology Services, Aubrey Dane, LWSD Technology Integration Specialist, and Jake Duke, LWSD Curriculum Specialist |
| Effective Learning Strategies at Home: Reinforcing Classroom Skills to Build Strong Habits and Improve Learning | Kelly Pease, LWSD Director of K-5 Teaching and Learning Services |
| The Shift to the 6-Period High School Day • Read Summary (including Q&A) • View Slides • View Video | Scott Beebe, LWSD Deputy Superintendent — Student, School & Instructional Services |
| Special Education • View Slides | Dr. Shannon Hitch, LWSD Executive Director of Special Services |
| Cultural Competency: How Does LWSD Maintain and Foster It? • View Slides | Pablo Ortega, LWSD Director of Equity & Family Engagement |
| Planning to Be Future-Ready: Elementary Class Sizes, Structuring and Curriculum • View Slides | Dr. Jen Rose, LWSD Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services, and Dale Cote, LWSD Associate Superintendent of School Support Services |
| LWSD Transportation • View Slides | Jon Kollman, LWSD Director of Transportation Services |
Resources From 2023-24 Lunch & Learns
- Jan. 18, 2024 — Joint Advocacy Session: District & PTA (Slide Presentation)
- March 21, 2024 — Inclusionary Practices (Slide Presentation)
- April 18, 2024 — Community Resources: Family Engagement & Equity (Slide Presentation)
- LWSD Administrative Policy Document: Equity Procedure
- LWSD Board Policy Document: Operational Expectations (OE-14) — Anti-Racism, Anti-Discrimination, Equity and Inclusion in Education
Questions?
Contact LWPTSA Council Co-Executive Vice Presidents Bhaskar Ravikanti and Ayesa Kaur at EVP {at} LWPTSA.net.