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California's stringent academic standards, testing and graduation
requirements requiring knowledge of Algebra, more than 73,000 of the
state's middle school students are enrolled in Algebra I classes in
which the teacher is either underprepared or assigned "out-of-field.

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Among other projects , she spearheaded the launch of the WWC's
integrated branding campaign designed to increase consumer awareness,
drive sales for Washington state's world-class wines and promote
tourism throughout the state's wine country.org

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A native of Washington state, Sheehy brings a wealth of experience
in consumer branding, public relations, event marketing and community
relations to the WWC.

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In addition, at the high school level, nearly
2000 math teachers, about one out of every five, are teaching out of
their field of expertise or have not yet completed requirements for
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SEATTLE----The Washington Wine
Commission (WWC), the organization representing Washington state's
more than 320 wineries and 300 wine grape growers, has hired
Communications Director Regan Sheehy to manage internal and external
communications for the organization.

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"Her talent
and drive make her a tremendous asset to the Washington wine
industry .

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In California, 950 middle school teachers, or about 40% of the
workforce assigned to teach Algebra I in middle school, do not have a
single-subject matter credential in mathematics and may lack the
background and preparation necessary to effectively teach the subject,
according to a new briefing paper by the Center for the Future of
Teaching and Learning.

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She is also responsible for supporting the
industry's newly-launched branding campaign and the commission's
marketing activities and events, including Taste Washington and the
Auction of Washington Wines. Sheehy managed media
relations campaigns for the high-profile grand openings of several
prominent Seattle facilities including the new public Central Library,
Seahawks Stadium and the Experience Music Project, drawing hundreds of
media from around the globe to Washington state. The
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knowledge and instructional skill they need to ensure their students
acquire a sound foundation in algebra that will enable them to succeed
on the high school exit exam and go on to higher level mathematics.

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To help provide students the opportunity to meet the high academic
standards the state has set in mathematics, the Center is recommending
that California's governor and Legislature immediately act to
establish summer institutes for 8th grade Algebra I teachers.

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While working at Edelman, Sheehy supported a variety of strategic
public relations programs for leading companies including Expedia
Inc.
These findings and recommendations can be found in the new CFTL
Centerview: California's Approach to Math Instruction Doesn't Add Up
at www.

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"Regan's strong public relations background, professionalism and
proven experience made her the clear choice as our new communications
director," said Jane Baxter Lynn, executive director for the
Washington Wine Commission and Washington Wine Institute. Prior to joining the commission, Sheehy worked
as an account supervisor at international public relations firm
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On average, schools with the lowest passing rates on the
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) have far more of these
underprepared teachers than schools with higher pass rates.

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For more information about Washington wines, touring,
and tasting opportunities, visit www.org or e-mail
info@washingtonwine.cftl.

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Sheehy is charged with promoting
Washington state as a premier wine region and managing media relations
on behalf of the WWC.

About The Washington Wine Commission

The Washington Wine Commission is responsible for the promotion
and development of the Washington wine industry, representing the
state's more than 320 wineries, 300 wine grape growers and 30,000
vineyard acres.