ATHENA â The Athena-Weston School District will have a new leader this fall, but her name will be familiar to students and families.
Middle school Principal Ann Vescio will be taking over the superintendent position from retiring Laure Quaresma, the two women announced last week.
Quaresma will remain with the district part time for a year to serve as a mentor to Vescio.
Vescio takes over after being with the district since 2005.
A satisfying career
Quaresma is retiring after 42 years in education
Quaresma came to the Athena-Weston School District five years ago after a long career in Walla Walla, Washington. Quaresma had leadership roles at all levels â elementary, middle school and high school â in Walla Walla.