The Shelton School Board is interviewing the five finalists for the District’s next superintendent on Saturday. The interviews will be held in the Shelton High School Performing Arts Center beginning at 9 AM. There is a limit of 60 people who will be allowed to attend the interviews in person. Those interested must register through the District’s website. However, the interviews will be streamed live on the Shelton School District’s YouTube channel.
The finalist are:
Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Broome: Mr. Broome has served in administrative leadership for 14 years, currently as the principal of Tumwater High School since 2013.
Mrs. Chelsea Cornwall-Brady: Mrs. Cornwall-Brady has worked for the Shelton School District for over 15 years and is currently serving as the principal for Olympic Middle School.
Dr. Louanne Decker: Dr. Decker has served 13 years in an executive cabinet position and is currently serving as the Executive Director of Principal Leadership and School Programs for Auburn School District.
Mr. Robert (Wyeth) Jessee: Mr. Jessee has served in education for 20 years, most recently as the Chief of Schools and Continuous Improvement for Seattle Public Schools.
Dr. Mike Stromme: Dr. Stromme has over 33 years of experience working in education and is the current Deputy Superintendent for Vancouver Public Schools.
The interview schedule:
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Mrs. Chelsea Cornwall-Brady
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. – Dr. Mike Stromme
11:30 – 12:30 p.m. – Mr. Wyeth Jessee
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Mr. Jeff Broome
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. – Dr. Louanne Decker
At 4 PM there will be an opportunity for those in attendance to give their feedback on candidates.
The School Board will then go into an executive session to select their 3 finalists.
An announcement on the school district’s next superintendent is expected by April 2nd.