Bend La Pine Schools announce 2 new principals, 2 interim principals
Bend-La Pine Schools
New Bend-La Pine principals (clockwise, from upper left) Kimberly Sundberg, Lisa Birk, Stephanie Jensen, Ryan Kelling
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend-La Pine Schools Interim Superintendent Lora Nordquist announced Monday that four schools will have new leaders, starting July 1: Bear Creek Elementary School, High Lakes Elementary School, Silver Rail Elementary School and Pacific Crest Middle School.
“We are excited to share these announcements with our community and believe these engaging leaders will help continue to strengthen our schools in the years to come,” said Nordquist.
High Lakes Elementary
Kimberly Sundberg has been selected to serve as the new principal for High Lakes Elementary School. She will follow Linda Burley, who is retiring July 1.
Four Bend Schools Welcome New Leaders
Four schools in Bend will have new leaders starting July 1: Bear Creek Elementary School, High Lakes Elementary School, Silver Rail Elementary School and Pacific Crest Middle School.
High Lakes Elementary
Kimberly Sundberg has been selected to serve as the new principal for High Lakes Elementary School. She will follow Linda Burley, who is retiring July 1.
Sundberg
is currently serving as assistant principal and dean of students for Haines School in Haines, Alaska, a position she has served in for three years. Previously, Sundberg served as a summer camp director for two years. She also has 18 years of classroom teaching experience in Alaska.
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