District names new Director of Special Education

Walla Walla Public Schools has named Libby Thompson its new Director of Special Education. Thompson succeeds former director Dr. Karen Lehman.

Thompson is currently Assistant Director of Special Education at North Thurston Public Schools. Previously, she was an Education Specialist in the Special Education Department at North Thurston Public Schools from 2012 to 2014. Thompson also was employed by the Puyallup School District as an Educational Specialist in Special Education for two years and as a special education teacher for seven years.

Thompson earned her Administrator Certificate from St. Martin’s University, Masters in Education from City University and Bachelors in Education from Pacific Lutheran University. She begins with Walla Walla Public Schools July 1.

“I believe all children, no matter their circumstances, can meet high expectations,” Thompson said. “It is up to us as educators to be committed and challenge them to meet their full potential.”