Board members sworn into office

New School Board member Jaenemy Perez de Luengas and incumbent Sam Wells were sworn into office Dec. 19 by Walla Walla County Superior Court Judge John Lohrmann.

Jaenemy Perez de Luengas has lived in Walla Walla her entire life.  She attended Blue Ridge Elementary School, Garrison Middle School and Walla Walla High School.  She graduated from Walla Walla Valley Academy in 2007.  She is married to Alex Luengas.  They have three young boys, including one who attends Sharpstein Elemetary School. Jaenemy is the Birth-to-Five Program Coordinator for Educational Service District 123.  She is also employed by Walla Walla Community College in the Early Learning Department as an Early Achievers Coach and Parent Educator.  She is a Walla Walla Public Library board member and is on the steering committee for the Walla Walla Latino Alliance.

Sam Wells was elected to the WWSD Board of Directors in November 2013. Mr. Wells moved to the Walla Walla valley in January 2000 and has been a financial advisor with Edward Jones since 2004. Between he and his wife, Joyce Wells, they have three children who have attended various Walla Walla School District schools and programs. He has been active with the Blue Mountain Humane Society, Junior Achievement and Walla Walla Noon Rotary.