Superintendent semi-finalists named

WALLA WALLA, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 -- Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors named seven semi-finalists to compete for the open superintendent position. The semi-finalist candidates will be invited to participate in interviews with the school board Wednesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 18 at the district office boardroom.

Semi-finalist Candidates

- Susan Bell, Superintendent – Touchet School District; Touchet, WA

- Jared Hoadley, Executive Director Student Services – Mead School District; Mead, WA

- Dr. Kent Kultgen, Superintendent – Helena School District; Helena, MT

- Dr. Mark Mansell, Superintendent – La Center School District; La Center, WA

- Kevin McKay, Superintendent – Zillah School District; Zillah, WA

- Dr. Molly Ringo, Asst. Superintendent for Teaching and Learning – Everett Public Schools; Everett, WA

- Wade Smith, Deputy Superintendent – Hermiston School District, Hermiston, OR

The Walla Walla School Board will conduct finalist interviews Feb. 29, March 1 and 2. Public meetings will be held on these dates at 5 p.m. at the district office (364 S. Park St.) for community members to learn more about the candidates and share their feedback. Superintendent Dr. Bill Jordan is retiring June 30. The new superintendent will begin July 1.

For more information, contact Communications Director Mark Higgins at 509.526.6716 or by e-mail at: mhiggins@wwps.org.

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