Haines School one of few in Alaska to open on time, all year
May 27, 2021
As the Haines School year came to a close last week, administrators and staff celebrated the district that was one of few that started on time and remained open for in-person classes throughout the year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) provided guidance to school districts, what it called the “Alaska Smart Start Plan,” but ultimately left it to each school district to approve how it would organize the school year.
DEED doesn’t keep track of how many schools remained open or started on time, but director of DEED’s Division of Innovation and Education Excellence Tammy Van Wyhe said the fact that Haines was able to do so was noteworthy.
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.
Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the four finalists for the principal position at High Lakes Elementary School during a virtual forum Wednesday, May 5 at 4:15 p.m. Attendees will get a chance to see presentations from the candidates and provide feedback about the finalists. Finalist details: Erich Brocker is currently serving as the assistant principal at William E. Miller Elementary School in Bend, a position he has held for six years. Prior to that, Brocker spent three years as an administrator at Highland Magnet at Kenwood School. Brocker also spent 10 years as regional principal and school psychologist for the Sonoma County Office of Education. Colleen Chamberlain is currently serving as Student Services Coordinator at Sage Elementary in Redmond, a position she has held for six years. Prior to that, she spent two years as vice principal at an elementary in Walla Walla, Wash. Chamberlain also has 19 years of teaching experience in Oregon, Washington and
Four finalists chosen for High Lakes Elementary principal; forum set
Bend-La Pine Schools
High Lakes Elementary School
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the four finalists for the principal position at High Lakes Elementary School during a virtual forum Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. Attendees will get a chance to see presentations from the candidates and provide feedback about the finalists.
Finalist details:
Erich Brocker is currently serving as the assistant principal at William E. Miller Elementary School in Bend, a position he has held for six years. Prior to that, Brocker spent three years as an administrator at Highland Magnet at Kenwood School. Brocker also spent 10 years as regional principal and school psychologist for the Sonoma County Office of Education.