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Prior to accepting the position of
executive director with WASA, Paul served as superintendent of the
Kennewick School District for 12 years. Paul has coauthored two
books on the work in Kennewick, The 90% Reading
Goal and Delivering on the Promise and has published
recent articles on literacy and instructional leadership. A graduate
of Northern Arizona University with an Ed.D. degree in school
administration, he also served as superintendent in both Colorado and
Arizona. 
Barbara Mertens has been a teacher
and administrator in Washington’s K-12 system for over 32 years.
She has a doctorate in school administration from Seattle University
and is currently serving as WASA’s assistant executive director for
government relations.
John’s education career spans over 20
years in small districts and includes roles as a teacher, principal
and superintendent. Prior to joining WASA as an assistant executive
director in 2001, he was superintendent of the Rainier School
District for seven years. John earned his graduate and
undergraduate degrees from Central Washington University.
Mack's career in education spans more
than 32 years. Prior to joining the WASA staff in 2004, his roles
included teacher, high school assistant principal and principal,
assistant superintendent and superintendent. Mack also was very
active in WASA programs including serving a committee chair,
component chair and as association president. He received his
doctorate from Washington State University in 1989 in curriculum and
instruction.