February 3, 2022 3:30 a.m.

The Douglas Education Service District Board of Directors have appointed Analicia Nicholson as the organization’s succeeding superintendent.

A release said Nicholson will replace Michael Lasher upon his retirement on June 30th. Until that time, Nicholson will work closely with Lasher to ensure a smooth transition.

Lasher has served as ESD’s superintendent since 2013. The release said during his leadership, he has fostered partnerships with area-wide organizations to strengthen valuable programs and resources that benefit newborns to young adults, as well as families.

ESD services are provided to 13 component school districts. That includes leadership and increased capacity in early learning, behavior intervention, information technology and special education. Many of the support services extend to Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and Lake counties.

The release said Nicholson has worked for Douglas ESD since 2008. Most recently, she served as the agency’s deputy superintendent. During her early career, Nicholson taught for one year at Camas Valley Charter School before transitioning to the ESD as an instructional coach. That was followed by successive promotions within educational services.

Nicholson will lead more than 300 full and part-time administrative, confidential, licensed, contracted, and classified professionals to provide services to advance achievement for all children.

To learn more about Douglas ESD, go to: www.douglasesd.k12.or.us