Walla Walla Principals Series Highlights Rob Ahrens

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  Walla Walla Principals Series Highlights Rob Ahrens“Rob Ahrens, Carnegie Learning Center What did you want to be when you grew up? After I gave up on my goal of becoming an astronaut as a sixth grader, I drifted through high school until my senior year, when I decided I wanted to serve my community as a teacher. What was your favorite subject in school? I really enjoyed the vast majority of my courses in school. I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to major in science, history, or English until the end of my freshman year of college. I chose science and became a physics major. What is one thing students might be surprised to learn about you? I used to play the violin. What is your favorite hobby or way to spend your free time? I enjoy fishing and traveling. If you could have dinner with any famous person, living or historical, who would it be? Jimmy Carter. What is your hidden talent? I have a weird brain for random trivia questions related to history, science, and geography. I am much less successful with music and sports trivia. If you weren’t a principal, what career would you choose? I would still be a teacher because students are awesome!”
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  Walla Walla Public Schools features principals in National Principals Month series; Rob Ahrens shares background.“Walla Walla Public Schools is featuring our principals through a fun “Get to Know Your Principal” series. It’s a simple way for students, staff, and families to learn a little more about the people who lead our schools each day. We hope you enjoy getting to know our principals! Rob Ahrens, Carnegie Learning Center What did you want to be when you grew up? After I gave up on my goal of becoming an astronaut as a sixth grader, I drifted through high school until my senior year, when I decided I wanted to serve my community as a teacher.”
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  Walla Walla Public Schools launched a 'Get to Know Your Principal' series during National Principals Month in October 2026.“October is National Principals Month, and this year’s theme is #ThankAPrincipal. To celebrate, Walla Walla Public Schools is featuring our principals through a fun “Get to Know Your Principal” series.”
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  Rob Ahrens, principal of Carnegie Learning Center, shared his background including his career shift from aspiring astronaut to teacher, favorite subjects, and hobbies like fishing and violin playing.“Rob Ahrens, Carnegie Learning Center What did you want to be when you grew up? After I gave up on my goal of becoming an astronaut as a sixth grader, I drifted through high school until my senior year, when I decided I wanted to serve my community as a teacher. What was your favorite subject in school? I really enjoyed the vast majority of my courses in school. I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to major in science, history, or English until the end of my freshman year of college. I chose science and became a physics major. What is one thing students might be surprised to learn about you? I used to play the violin. What is your favorite hobby or way to spend your free time? I enjoy fishing and traveling.”

Get to Know Your Principal Series – Rob Ahrens October 12, 2026 October is National Principals Month, and this year’s theme is #ThankAPrincipal. To celebrate, Walla Walla Public Schools is featuring our principals through a fun “Get to Know Your Principal” series. It’s a simple way for students, staff, and families to learn a little more about the people who lead our schools each day. We hope you enjoy getting to know our principals! Rob Ahrens, Carnegie Learning Center What did you want to be when you grew up? After I gave up on my goal of becoming an astronaut as a sixth grader, I drifted through high school until my senior year, when I decided I wanted to serve my community as a teacher. What was your favorite subject in school? I really enjoyed the vast majority of my courses in school. I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to major in science, history, or English until the end of my freshman year of college. I chose science and became a physics major. What is one thing students might be surprised to learn about you? I used to play the violin. What is your favorite hobby or way to spend your free time? I enjoy fishing and traveling. If you could have dinner with any famous person, living or historical, who would it be? Jimmy Carter. What is your hidden talent? I have a weird brain for random trivia questions related to history, science, and geography. I am much less successful with music and sports trivia. If you weren’t a principal, what career would you choose? I would still be a teacher because students are awesome! HomelinkOpportunity ProgramWalla Walla Online Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to EmailPrint this page
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