SJISD Superintendent Finalists

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The San Juan Island School District announced today the three finalists for the position of Superintendent. The final interviews will stretch over three days as each candidate spends a full day on the island on either March 9, 10 or 11.

Much of the day will be spent meeting and speaking with school district staff, administration and school board. Any island citizen wishing to meet the candidates and provide feedback to the Board can do so between 4:30 and 5:30 each day in the middle school commons.

• March 9: Mr. Eric Nerison
  Currently the Langley Middle School Principal, Mr. Nieson has been a Director of Technology and C.T.E. (Career and Technical Education) Director at South Whidbey Langley. Mr. Nerison has a range of leadership experiences including technical education and administration, special education, curriculum and professional development and as a Middle School Principal. He received his Superintendent Certification from Seattle Pacific University completing the Executive Leadership Program.
• March 10: Dr. Danna Diaz
  Currently Assistant Superintendent for the El Paso Independent School District in Texas, Dr. Diaz has also served as Director of Student Engagement for Fort Worth Independent School District and as Regional Superintendent for the School District of Philadelphia. She also served as an elementary principal, education specialist and resource coordinator. She received her PhD in Educational Administration from the University of Texas.
• March 11: Dr. Gregory McMann
  Most recently the Superintendent of Springer Municipal Schools in New Mexico, Dr. McMann has also served as Curriculum Director for Sweetwater School District #2 in Green River Wyoming and principal in Albuquerque. He received his PhD in Curriculum from the University of New Mexico.

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