School Administrators Statewide Elect Dr. Monte L.
Bridges,
Puget Sound Educational Service District, to Association
Presidency in 2009
OLYMPIA, Washington—The Washington Association of School
Administrators (WASA) is pleased to announce that members have elected
Dr. Monte L. Bridges, superintendent of Puget Sound Educational Service
District (PSESD), as president-elect for 2008–09. Dr. Bridges will
assume the presidency in July 2009, following the term of the current
president, Dr. Rich McBride, North Central ESD.
As a member of WASA since 1987, Dr. Bridges has actively participated as
a board member, honorary awards chair, and region president. Upon
learning of his selection, Dr. Bridges stated,
“It is an honor to serve our membership as WASA President-elect. I
look forward to expanding our circle of influence and participation as
we work together to improve student learning, educational funding, and
leadership capacity in Washington State.”
As president, Dr. Bridge’s goals will be to:
Focus the work of WASA on leadership for student success.
Mobilize collective energies to advocate for educational funding
reform.
Nurture a professional learning community of educational leaders across
the state.
Create partnerships with public and private stakeholders to support
education.
Engage our membership to support WASA goals and activities.
Dr. Bridges has been with the PSESD since 2000 and the superintendent
since 2002. Prior to his role with PSESD, he served as the
superintendent, assistant superintendent, and director of Instruction
and Special Services for the Vashon Island School District. His
education includes a doctor of education and a masters and bachelors
from the University of Washington, as well as a masters degree from
Seattle University.
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