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The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Lottery partner to recognize the incredible efforts and impact of Education Support Professionals in Oregon
(Salem, OR) – In a surprise announcement event yesterday, Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Director Dr. Charlene Williams joined Oregon Lottery leaders, North Wasco County School District Superintendent Dr. Carolyn Bernal, and The Dalles Middle School Principal Sherri Kilgore and Assistant Principal Shudhi Datta in honoring Erica Carrillo as Oregon’s 2026 Education Support Professional of the Year. Carrillo is the Bilingual Family Liaison at The Dalles Middle School.