
District’s board of directors approve changes at three schools
With approval by the district’s board of directors, the following administrative changes are taking place at three schools.
Daybreak Primary School
Jessica Berry has been named the school’s new assistant principal, replacing Joe Manning, who left the district to pursue other opportunities in education. Berry was previously a fifth grade teacher at Laurin Middle School and completed her administrative internship during the 2023-24 school year.
Pleasant Valley Primary School
Kirstin Kunihisa will be Pleasant Valley Primary’s new assistant principal. She was previously an associate principal at Fort Vancouver High School in Vancouver Public Schools. Kunihisa will replace Mari Schauer, who will be returning to an academic support coordinator position. In this role, she’ll support schools in meeting students’ academic needs.
Laurin Middle School
Everett Klodt is joining Laurin as its newest assistant principal, working closely with Principal Eric Sakshaug and Assistant Principal Kelsey Kai. Klodt’s role was added to support growing student enrollment and other needs at Laurin. Previously he was an instructional coach and dean of students at Cascade Middle School in Evergreen Public Schools.
Information provided by the Battle Ground School District.
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