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Olympia School District introduces principals and directors before new school year
Summary
At the August meeting the district introduced several leadership appointments and interim placements for middle and secondary schools and central services, including new principals and directors who will lead schools and capital projects in 2025–26.
The Olympia School District Board on Thursday heard introductions of multiple new and interim leaders the district said will take roles for the 2025–26 school year.
Assistant Superintendent Whitehead introduced new secondary leaders and interim principals, naming Bonnie Hauschka (from Washington Middle School assistant principal to a head principal role), Tyler Steiner (joining Washington Middle School with two decades of experience), and Mick Hart (named interim head principal at Jefferson Middle School). Superintendent Murphy noted long public service and welcomed the hires.
Karen Zarate was announced to continue as interim head principal at Reeves; Zarate said she will begin the year after 11 years at the school and reported that Reeves enrollment was about 438 students during a recent count. Whitehead also introduced Janet Hubbard as the interim assistant principal at Reeves; Hubbard joined the district after leading NOVA and doing district internship work.
In central office and facility leadership, Frank Wilson introduced Bo Neilson as the new director of capital planning and projects following the 2025 passing of Kurt Cross. Neilson thanked colleagues for the opportunity and said he hopes to continue district projects.
Executive Director Turcotte introduced April Goodman as director of secondary student support; Goodman previously served as an occupational therapist in the district and as interim director, and district leaders praised her collaborative approach to services for students with disabilities.
Newly introduced leaders and interim appointees each offered brief remarks of thanks and said they were looking forward to joining their schools this year. Superintendent Murphy and board members thanked the group and invited the community to visit school sites in coming weeks.
There were no formal votes associated with these introductions; they were presented as personnel announcements and staff said follow-up orientation and school‑level introductions will proceed as schools prepare for the start of the year.
