Welcome New Superintendents Across ESD 113

Welcome sign on desk

Capital Region ESD 113 would like to extend a warm welcome to all of the following new superintendents in the region:

Dr. Jennifer Bethman | Rochester

Jennifer Bethman

Jon Claymore | Taholah

What are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
New beginnings for all involved.
What is your favorite hobby?
Throwing javelin.

Jeff Davis| Pioneer

Superintendent Jeff Davis

 

Gerry Grubbs | Grapeview

Gerry GrubbsWhat are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
Learning from my board and leadership team.
What career did you think you’d have when you were in elementary school?
Pilot.

K.C. Johnson | Raymond

Superintendent K.C. Johnson

Dr. Angela Lyte-Crowther | North Beach

Angela Lyte-CrowtherWhat are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
Collaborating with our staff.
What career did you think you’d have when you were in elementary school?
I was going to be an astronaut.

Jose-de-Jesus Melendez | Hood Canal

Jose-de-Jesus MelendezWhat are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
The opportunity to create student-centered systems to improve education in the district.
What was your first job?
Migrant Field Worker from 1978 to 1991.

Dr. Carole Meyer | Tumwater

Dr. Carole MeyerWhat are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
Working with the School Board and District Leadership Team.
What is your favorite hobby?
I like to swim and knit.

Rick Serns | Boistfort

Rick SernsWhat are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
The quality staff and their commitment to students.
What do you want people to remember about you?
That I was kind and honest and affirmed others.

Kristin Soderback | Onalaska

What are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
Beginning the school year normally.
What is your favorite word or expression?
“Stay in your lane.”

Dr. Jeff Thake | Aberdeen

Jeffrey Thake, Superintendent of Aberdeen School DistrictWhat are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
Building relationships with students, staff, board, and community.
Do you have any hidden talents?
I’ve played my trumpet with blues bands all over the country.

Ann Tracey | Cosmopolis

What are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
Being a part of the community.
What was your first job?
Summer Grounds and Custodial.

Neil Varble | Boistfort

Superintendent Neil VarbleWhat are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
The quality staff and their commitment to students.
What do you want people to remember about you?
That I was kind and honest and affirmed others.

Rick Winters | North River

What are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
I am excited to learn and grow with the students and staff with our educational journey.
What is your favorite hobby?
Outdoor activities with my kids!

Susan Zetty | McCleary

Susan ZettyWhat are you most excited about as you begin the new school year?
Getting to know and working with staff, students, and families
What is your favorite hobby?
I love to read!