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For Immediate Release
February 5, 2022
Jodi Runyon, Director of Communications,
Engagement, and Outreach
jodi_runyon@msd25.org
(360) 965-0005
Superintendent Finalists Named
Msvl. WA - The Marysville School District Board of Directors took action during a special session meeting this evening to name three finalists to move forward for the position of Superintendent of Marysville Schools.
Paul Galovin, President of the school board, called the meeting to order and announced that the Board of Directors followed a rigorous process under the direction of GR Recruiting the consultant firm who led the search. Dr. Kris McDuffy, lead consultant for GR Recruiting shared that 42 individuals showed interest in the position. Eleven candidates who met the district’s qualifications were moved forward for board review. Out of those, the board selected five to bring forward as semifinalists. The semifinalists' interviews occurred over the past week. Of those five semifinalists the Board of Directors' action tonight moves three candidates forward as finalists:
Dr. Margaret Aune
Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Aune is currently serving as the Chief Innovation Officer for the Champions for Learning Education Foundation in Naples, Florida. Her prior experience includes Associate Superintendent for Teaching & Learning; Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Principal; Assistant Principal and Special Education Teacher. Dr. Aune earned her Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Florida; Master’s Degree from Florida Gulf Coast University in Educational Leadership; and her Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Gulf Coast University in Special Education.
Dr. Zak Palsha
Dr. Zak Palsha currently serves as the Director/Superintendent at the Al-Bayan International School in Kuwait. His prior experience includes Program Coordinator for School & Family Support in Tukwila; Middle School Principal in Qatar; Elementary School Principal in Renton; and Secondary Assistant Principal in Central Kitsap. Dr. Palsha holds a Doctoral Degree in Executive Leadership from Seattle Pacific University; Master’s Degree in School Administration from Central Washington University; and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Central Washington University.
Dr. Zachary Robbins
Dr. Zac Robbins currently serves as Principal of Cheyenne High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. His prior experience includes Principal and Assistant Principal and Secondary English Teacher in Boston Public Schools; as well as extensive experience as faculty in higher education including the University of Phoenix, Lesley University and Massachusetts Bay Community College. Dr. Robbins earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Boston College; his Master’s Degree in Education Administration & Policy from Howard University; and his Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Howard University.
President Galovin shared that finalists' interviews will occur later this month, February 14 and 15, where there will be opportunities for the community to meet and hear the candidates and provide feedback on each finalist.
Dr. Peggy Aune | Dr. Zak Palsha | Dr. Zachary Robbins |
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