Superintendent Richard B. Carter 364 South Park Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 529-7713 (FAX) (509) 527-3000 rcarter@wwps.org

Welcome to Walla Walla Public Schools and get ready for a great year. At Walla Walla Public Schools, we believe that children are our greatest national treasure. We commit and dedicate long hours towards reaching out to every child we can influence. We are courageous and tenacious in our continuous fight to keep public education as a cornerstone of our society, of which it has so aptly served for over one hundred and fifty years.

You are a key part of our education family. It’s our Partnership in Learning which makes our district one of the finest in the state. This year we’ll continue to work hard to prepare your child for all of the state and federal mandates for improved student achievement. Each year we continue to make gains and we fully expect the same this school year.

I encourage you to work closely with your child’s teacher and principal throughout the year to ensure a successful experience. It’s a wonderful time in your lives so let’s make the most of it and work as a team to prepare all students to be competitive in our global society.

Thanks again for all your support!

Dr. Richard Carter
Superintendent of Schools

Walla Walla Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Richard B. Carter was hired July 2000 to begin his tenure as the leader of one of the state’s premiere school districts.

Carter is a longtime educator who prior to his hiring in Walla Walla spent 10 years as superintendent of the White Salmon School District in Klickitat County, WA.

Carter earned his Doctorate in Education (Ed. D.) Degree in Educational Leadership from Seattle University. He has also been superintendent of Carbonado Historical School District (WA), principal at Hood Canal School District (WA), and a school teacher for 11 years in Australia and Arizona.

Carter enjoys hunting and outdoor recreation. He is a member of the Walla Walla Rotary service club and active community volunteer. He is married to College Place bilingual school teacher Nancy Carter. They have two adult daughters.