Development Committee Chair

Marsha Halverson received her Associate's degree from Columbia Basin College in 1970 and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Washington State University in 1972. Her family is one of the original homesteaders in this area and for the past 34 years Marsha has taught in elementary schools in the Pasco School District. In 1998, Marsha was selected as Southeastern Washington Teacher of the Year. She has served as the President of the Teacher's Union, Pasco Association Educator, and Washington Education Association Southeast. Marsha began the tradition in her family of attending CBC; as many of her siblings, nieces, and nephews have since attended the College. She credits the College for giving her the opportunity to get an education that lifted her up to reach her dreams. In 2007, Marsha was named Columbia Basin College's Alumna of the year.