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College Place School Board Appoints Jodi Grove As Next Principal Of Davis Elementary (Photo) - 02/03/26

At a special meeting held Tuesday, February 3, the College Place School Board took official action to appoint Jodi Grove as the next principal of Davis Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026.

 

The decision comes after Principal Mark Ferraro announced his retirement last month. Mark has served Davis Elementary with dedication and care for the past 13 years as both Assistant Principal and Principal. During his time, he supported the school through growth and change while maintaining a strong care for students and staff. CPPS is grateful for his leadership and service, and look forward to the impact he will have next school year in a yearlong role focused on math leadership and instructional support.

 

Following Ferraro’s announcement, the Board conducted a thoughtful review of internal data and input from Davis staff. During their regular meeting last week, board members spent time evaluating Assistant Principal Jodi Grove’s qualifications and her alignment with the needs of the Davis community.

At today’s special meeting, the Board met directly with Ms. Grove to discuss her leadership vision and school-wide impact before voting to appoint her to the principalship.

 

Board President Eva Brown shared her enthusiasm about the decision, “Jodi Grove is not only highly qualified, she is exactly the kind of leader our district values. Her dedication to students, support for staff, and commitment to our community make her an incredible asset. We are truly fortunate that she has chosen College Place and Davis Elementary.”  

 

Grove joined Davis Elementary as Assistant Principal in 2023, quickly becoming a central leader in school culture, instructional and behavioral support systems, and leading Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).  Her commitment to meeting student needs while connecting with and supporting the staff at Davis has shown exceptional results in her time there.  

 

With a background as both a classroom teacher and learning/behavior specialist, Grove also brings experience in trauma-informed practices and has proven to excel in collaborative team leadership.  Her understanding of the strengths and needs of Davis along with her strong connection to the community it serves, made her the right choice.  “There’s good fit, there’s great fit, and there’s the perfect fit; Jodi Grove is that for Davis Elementary,” Superintendent Jim Fry reflected.

 

The College Place School District looks forward to a smooth leadership transition and continued momentum at Davis Elementary as Grove steps into the principal role this summer.

 

For more information about College Place Public Schools, visit www.cpps.org.

 

Attached Media Files: Jodi Grove,

College Place School Board Appoints Jodi Grove As Next Principal Of Davis Elementary (Photo) - 02/03/26

At a special meeting held Tuesday, February 3, the College Place School Board took official action to appoint Jodi Grove as the next principal of Davis Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026.

 

The decision comes after Principal Mark Ferraro announced his retirement last month. Mark has served Davis Elementary with dedication and care for the past 13 years as both Assistant Principal and Principal. During his time, he supported the school through growth and change while maintaining a strong care for students and staff. CPPS is grateful for his leadership and service, and look forward to the impact he will have next school year in a yearlong role focused on math leadership and instructional support.

 

Following Ferraro’s announcement, the Board conducted a thoughtful review of internal data and input from Davis staff. During their regular meeting last week, board members spent time evaluating Assistant Principal Jodi Grove’s qualifications and her alignment with the needs of the Davis community.

At today’s special meeting, the Board met directly with Ms. Grove to discuss her leadership vision and school-wide impact before voting to appoint her to the principalship.

 

Board President Eva Brown shared her enthusiasm about the decision, “Jodi Grove is not only highly qualified, she is exactly the kind of leader our district values. Her dedication to students, support for staff, and commitment to our community make her an incredible asset. We are truly fortunate that she has chosen College Place and Davis Elementary.”  

 

Grove joined Davis Elementary as Assistant Principal in 2023, quickly becoming a central leader in school culture, instructional and behavioral support systems, and leading Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).  Her commitment to meeting student needs while connecting with and supporting the staff at Davis has shown exceptional results in her time there.  

 

With a background as both a classroom teacher and learning/behavior specialist, Grove also brings experience in trauma-informed practices and has proven to excel in collaborative team leadership.  Her understanding of the strengths and needs of Davis along with her strong connection to the community it serves, made her the right choice.  “There’s good fit, there’s great fit, and there’s the perfect fit; Jodi Grove is that for Davis Elementary,” Superintendent Jim Fry reflected.

 

The College Place School District looks forward to a smooth leadership transition and continued momentum at Davis Elementary as Grove steps into the principal role this summer.

 

For more information about College Place Public Schools, visit www.cpps.org.

 

Attached Media Files: Jodi Grove,