Sharpstein Principal Finalists

Finalists named for Sharpstein Elementary Principal position

Walla Walla Public Schools announces Sarah Edwards, Amy Ford and Bailey Hayes have been named finalists for the Sharpstein Elementary principal position. Parents, staff, community members and students are encouraged to meet the candidates Wednesday, May 8 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. during public meet and greet sessions at the Sharpstein Elementary Library. Attendees are asked to complete candidate feedback cards and be present for all three candidate sessions (translation services will be available).

Sarah Edwards currently serves as the Principal of Discovery Primary School in Fife, WA. She was also Assistant Principal at the same school and at two other schools in Washington state prior. Edwards has Dean of Students experience and was a classroom teacher for 15 years. She holds a Master’s in Education Administration from the University of Alaska and a Master’s in Education in Elementary Education from Grand Valley State University. Edwards received a Bachelor of Arts-English from the University of Michigan.

Amy Ford is currently the Assistant Principal at Green Park Elementary. Prior to her current role, she was the Director of Walla Walla Online. Ford began her career in Walla Walla Public Schools 21 years ago as a teacher at Berney Elementary. She later relocated to Edison Elementary where she taught 4th grade and was the LAP/Title Assessment Specialist. Ford graduated from McLoughlin High School in Milton Freewater. She went on to earn an undergraduate degree in Communications and Master’s in Education from Portland State University along with her Principal Certification through Eastern Washington University.

Bailey Hayes is currently the Assistant Principal at Prospect Point Elementary. Hayes has seven years of classroom teaching experience, including three years at Prospect Point and Blue Ridge Elementary. She has served on numerous committees as a teacher, including English-Language Arts adoptions, Promise Standards review, Discipline/Behavior and Scheduling. Hayes holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Washington State University. She also received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from WSU.

The new principal will report July 1, 2024.