Brittany Kaple

Brittany is an award-winning school communications professional and educational leader with nearly a decade of experience in district leadership. A former classroom teacher with a master’s degree in education and school administrator certification, she brings a strong understanding of both academics and public relations to her role as Director of Public Relations for Toppenish School District. Her work has earned state and national recognition, including being named one of NSPRA’s 35 Under 35, and she has presented at both state and national conferences. Brittany played a key role in the communication, community engagement, and partnership-building efforts that helped bring Toppenish’s BESS+ microgrid project to life, helping connect an innovative infrastructure project to student learning and the broader community.

Nolan Duce

Director of Capital Projects, Port Angeles School District

Nolan serves as Director of Capital Projects and oversees the new Hurricane Ridge Middles School construction project that received a grant for solar and battery energy storage system installation. The microgrid project is designed to provide energy cost savings and community resilience benefits for the District and community.

Jack Newman, REP, VMA

Director of Clean Energy Solutions, Säzän Group

Jack specializes in clean energy project development assistance for K12 schools, tribal communities, local government, and nonprofit organizations. He served on the Board of Directors for Solar Washington for 6 years, and 2 years as Board President. With a background in construction management, utility renewable energy program management, solar installation contracting, and clean energy/engineering consulting services at Säzän Group, Jack strives to integrate educational outcomes with students and the community on every project.