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WWPS Honors Principals in October

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Walla Walla Public Schools is recognizing principals and assistant principals during National Principals Month in October 2026. The district highlighted specific principals and assistant principals at each school, including Amy Ford at Berney Elementary and Kim Doepker at Garrison Middle School.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.wwps.org/news/~board/district-news/post/thank-you-wwps-principals
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    WWPS Honors Principals in October“October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated school leaders who make a lasting difference in the lives of students, staff, families, and communities. At Walla Walla Public Schools, our principals and assistant principals lead with dedication, compassion, and purpose. Every day, they work to create positive school cultures, support teachers and staff, navigate challenges, and ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Their leadership extends far beyond the school office. They inspire others, build strong relationships, celebrate student success, and help create welcoming environments where everyone belongs. Their commitment and tireless efforts play an important role in shaping the educational experience of our students. This month, we invite our students, staff, families, and community members to join us in recognizing these remarkable leaders and thanking them for all they do.”
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    Walla Walla Public Schools celebrates National Principals Month with recognition of school leaders.“October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated school leaders who make a lasting difference in the lives of students, staff, families, and communities. At Walla Walla Public Schools, our principals and assistant principals lead with dedication, compassion, and purpose. Every day, they work to create positive school cultures, support teachers and staff, navigate challenges, and ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Their leadership extends far beyond the school office. They inspire others, build strong relationships, celebrate student success, and help create welcoming environments where everyone belongs. Their commitment and tireless efforts play an important role in shaping the educational experience of our students. This month, we invite our students, staff, families, and community members to join us in recognizing these remarkable leaders and thanking them for all they do.”
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    Walla Walla Public Schools is recognizing principals and assistant principals during National Principals Month in October 2026. The district highlighted specific principals and assistant principals at each school, including Amy Ford at Berney Elementary and Kim Doepker at Garrison Middle School.“Thank You, WWPS Principals October 5, 2026 October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated school leaders who make a lasting difference in the lives of students, staff, families, and communities. At Walla Walla Public Schools, our principals and assistant principals lead with dedication, compassion, and purpose. Every day, they work to create positive school cultures, support teachers and staff, navigate challenges, and ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Their leadership extends far beyond the school office. They inspire others, build strong relationships, celebrate student success, and help create welcoming environments where everyone belongs. Their commitment and tireless efforts play an important role in shaping the educational experience of our students. This month, we invite our students, staff, families, and community members to join us in recognizing these remarkable leaders and thanking them for all they do. #ThankAPrincipal Berney Elementary • Amy Ford Edison Elementary • Brandy Ross Green Park Elementary • Bailey Hayes, Principal • Matt Manley, Assistant Principal Prospect Point Elementary • Justin Vernon Sharpstein Elementary • Marit Rasmussen Walla Walla Center for Children & Families • Michelle Carpenter • Brent Cummings, Director of Early Learning & Community Partnerships Carnegie Learning Center • Rob Ahrens SEATech & Career and Technical Education • Jerry Maher Garrison Middle School • Kim Doepker, Principal • Nicole Fish, Assistant Principal Pioneer Middle School • Kris Duncan, Principal • Lisa Franklin, Assistant Principal Lincoln High School • Marci Knauft Walla Walla High School • John Schumacher, Principal • Claudia Salazar, Assistant Principal • Carina Stillman, Assistant Principal • Emily Dana, Assistant Principal To all of our WWPS principals and assistant principals: Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students and schools. The difference you make each day is profound and appreciated. Join us this October as we celebrate our school leaders and #ThankAPrincipal for all they do to help our students and schools succeed. Learn more about National Principals Month and ways to celebrate school leaders at https://www.principalsmonth.org/ All Schools Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to EmailPrint this page Source: https://www.wwps.org/news/~board/district-news/post/thank-you-wwps-principals”
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Thank You, WWPS Principals October 5, 2026 October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated school leaders who make a lasting difference in the lives of students, staff, families, and communities. At Walla Walla Public Schools, our principals and assistant principals lead with dedication, compassion, and purpose. Every day, they work to create positive school cultures, support teachers and staff, navigate challenges, and ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Their leadership extends far beyond the school office. They inspire others, build strong relationships, celebrate student success, and help create welcoming environments where everyone belongs. Their commitment and tireless efforts play an important role in shaping the educational experience of our students. This month, we invite our students, staff, families, and community members to join us in recognizing these remarkable leaders and thanking them for all they do. #ThankAPrincipal Berney Elementary • Amy Ford Edison Elementary • Brandy Ross Green Park Elementary • Bailey Hayes, Principal • Matt Manley, Assistant Principal Prospect Point Elementary • Justin Vernon Sharpstein Elementary • Marit Rasmussen Walla Walla Center for Children & Families • Michelle Carpenter • Brent Cummings, Director of Early Learning & Community Partnerships Carnegie Learning Center • Rob Ahrens SEATech & Career and Technical Education • Jerry Maher Garrison Middle School • Kim Doepker, Principal • Nicole Fish, Assistant Principal Pioneer Middle School • Kris Duncan, Principal • Lisa Franklin, Assistant Principal Lincoln High School • Marci Knauft Walla Walla High School • John Schumacher, Principal • Claudia Salazar, Assistant Principal • Carina Stillman, Assistant Principal • Emily Dana, Assistant Principal To all of our WWPS principals and assistant principals: Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students and schools. The difference you make each day is profound and appreciated. Join us this October as we celebrate our school leaders and #ThankAPrincipal for all they do to help our students and schools succeed. Learn more about National Principals Month and ways to celebrate school leaders at https://www.principalsmonth.org/ All Schools Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to EmailPrint this page
Source: https://www.wwps.org/news/~board/district-news/post/thank-you-wwps-principals

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