Kia duNann and Erica McColl have been named as finalists for the principal position at Anacortes Middle School. Staff, families, students, and community members are invited to a public forum on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the library at Anacortes High School to hear a brief presentation from each candidate and engage in an audience Q&A. This presentation will also be live-streamed (youtube.com/ahslive). Feedback will be collected both in-person and electronically, although only in-person audience members will be able to ask questions of the candidates.
These finalists will also take part in a multi-part interview panel at Anacortes Middle School next week, which will include interviews with staff, a building tour, and a performance exercise.
duNann currently serves as assistant principal at Anacortes Middle School. Previously she served as assistant principal with the Snohomish School District, associate principal, activity coordinator/leadership teacher and special education teacher in the Lake Washington and Federal Way school districts.
McColl currently serves as assistant principal at Cedarcrest Middle School in Marysville, Wash. Previously she served as the Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Manager with the Edmonds School District, and has held various counselor and administrative positions in schools in California.
“Both candidates have a depth of experience in serving all students and families, leading systemic improvement, and developing positive relationships,” said Superintendent Justin Irish. “I’m looking forward to seeing how they engage our students, staff and community in the next steps of the interview process.”
The principal at Anacortes Middle School oversees approximately 55 certificated and classified staff, and a student body of approximately 560 students. The principal serves on the District’s Leadership Team and helps guide the district’s focus on developing rigorous learning opportunities for all students.
Questions? Contact Superintendent Justin Irish, jirish@asd103.org or (360) 503-1211