'It is a good day.' Please refer to the link at the bottom of the blog for the correct pronunciation in S'Klallam.
Please join me in welcoming this week's new hires. Please join me in welcoming Darion Roan. Darion is a transfer and has accepted the position of TFC Home Visitor/Parent Educator in our Children and Family Services department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new position, Darion!
How long have you worked for the tribe?
- 5 years.
What excites you about your newly acquired position?
- It's going to be a new chapter and challenges that I feel we can overcome and accomplish.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I like eating McDonalds.
- I really like to bake.
- 5 years.
What excites you about your newly acquired position?
- It's going to be a new chapter and challenges that I feel we can overcome and accomplish.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I like eating McDonalds.
- I really like to bake.
Please join me in welcoming Sheila Farr. Sheila is a new hire and has accepted the position of Classroom Assistant On-Call in our Early Childhood Education department. Good luck in your new role, Sheila!
What work experience do you want to share with your new coworkers?
- I worked with kids before, I like doing art projects with them. I am a mom of a 5 year old.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- 5 years.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I am an artist.
- I just started a small business.
- I worked with kids before, I like doing art projects with them. I am a mom of a 5 year old.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- 5 years.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I am an artist.
- I just started a small business.
Please join me in welcoming Nicole Harris. Nicole is a new hire and has accepted the position of Medical Assistant in our Health Services department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new role, Nicole!
What work experience do you want to share with your new coworkers?
- I just graduated from Olympic College with a Medical Assisting certificate.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- I grew up on Bainbridge Island and have lived in Kitsap County almost my whole life.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I love stories, reading, movies and poetry.
- My favorite color is yellow.
- I just graduated from Olympic College with a Medical Assisting certificate.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- I grew up on Bainbridge Island and have lived in Kitsap County almost my whole life.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I love stories, reading, movies and poetry.
- My favorite color is yellow.
Please join me in welcoming Kayla Tavares. Kayla is a new hire and has accepted the position of Infant/Toddler Rover in our Early Childhood Education department. Good luck in your new role, Kayla!
What work experience do you want to share with your new coworkers?
- I am excited to bring positivity and fun to my new job.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- Born and raised.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I love culture.
- I love food.
- I am excited to bring positivity and fun to my new job.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- Born and raised.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I love culture.
- I love food.
Please join me in welcoming Lakeisha Dovre. Lakeisha is a re-hire and has accepted the position of Classroom Assistant On-Call in our Early Childhood Education department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new role, Lakeisha!
What work experience do you want to share with your new coworkers?
- I have been going to school for Early Childhood for 4 years, I will have my Bachelor's Degree in June of 2025. I enjoy working with children and fully believe that teachers learn just as much from the children as the children do from them.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- I have lived in Kingston for 23 years. I have been a community member for 14 years.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I love writing.
- I have 5 children.
- I have been going to school for Early Childhood for 4 years, I will have my Bachelor's Degree in June of 2025. I enjoy working with children and fully believe that teachers learn just as much from the children as the children do from them.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- I have lived in Kingston for 23 years. I have been a community member for 14 years.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I love writing.
- I have 5 children.
Please join me in welcoming Adam Jackson. Adam is a transfer and has accepted the role of Behavioral Health Manager in our Health Services department. Good luck in your new position, Adam!
How long have you worked for the tribe?
- I have worked with the Substance Use Disorder division of Wellness for a combined 2.5 years.
What excites you about your newly acquired position?
- The ability to develop and implement culturally focused events, groups, and services geared towards wellness.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I bid on storage units as a hobby.
- I live stream auctions online under a different name.
- I have worked with the Substance Use Disorder division of Wellness for a combined 2.5 years.
What excites you about your newly acquired position?
- The ability to develop and implement culturally focused events, groups, and services geared towards wellness.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I bid on storage units as a hobby.
- I live stream auctions online under a different name.
Please join me in welcoming Trisha Ives. Trisha is a transfer and has accepted the position of Referral and Records Specialist in our Health Services department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new position, Trisha!
How long have you worked for the tribe?
- 7.5 years before Covid hit, 1.5 years currently.
What excites you about your newly acquired position?
- Working with the Health Services staff again.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I have a new granddaughter coming very soon.
- I like to walk, bake, and listen to music.
- 7.5 years before Covid hit, 1.5 years currently.
What excites you about your newly acquired position?
- Working with the Health Services staff again.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I have a new granddaughter coming very soon.
- I like to walk, bake, and listen to music.
Please join me in welcoming Chloe Donaldson. Chloe is a new hire and has accepted the position of Environmental Program Manager in our Natural Resources department. Good luck in your new position, Chloe!
What work experience do you want to share with your new coworkers?
- I just moved to WA from Arizona.
- Prior experience includes 5 years in public lands, guide training, L&D, county government, and a MS in conservation.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- I am from the PNW, but lived in Arizona for the last 8 years.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I love birds.
- My life goal is to perfect a puff pastry recipe.
- I just moved to WA from Arizona.
- Prior experience includes 5 years in public lands, guide training, L&D, county government, and a MS in conservation.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- I am from the PNW, but lived in Arizona for the last 8 years.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I love birds.
- My life goal is to perfect a puff pastry recipe.
Welcome, everyone! We had a lot of new hires this week. I hope you all enjoy it here at PGST and in your newly acquired roles.
