Kelso School District Superintendent Glenn Gelbrich Submits Resignation (Photo)
- 11/03/17
Kelso School District School Superintendent Glenn Gelbrich submitted his letter of resignation, effective June 30, 2018, to the district's Board of Directors Friday, November 3rd. Gelbrich is not pursuing another position; after working in education for 40 years, he's retiring.
Gelbrich's public schools career began as a teacher in Philomath, Oregon, in 1978. He moved into administration nine years later and remained working for public schools in Oregon until taking a position as superintendent in Juneau, Alaska, in 2009. Gelbrich came to the Kelso School District in 2014. In addition to his distinguished career, he has supported public education and the communities he's lived in with his involvement in the Washington, Alaska and American Association of School Administrators; AVID development; United Way of Mid-Willamette Valley, Southeast Alaska, and Cowlitz County; Kelso and Glacier Valley Rotary; Youth and Family Link; and more.
"It has been, and remains, a professional and personal privilege to serve as Kelso's School District Superintendent," said Gelbrich.
While Gelbrich noted looking forward to focusing on improving his health, traveling, and serving in volunteer roles; he acknowledges there is much to do between now and the end of June and remains as committed as ever to the mission of preparing every student for living, learning and achieving success as a citizen of our changing world.
"Glenn has been an incredibly effective superintendent for the Kelso School District. His decisions always focus on providing the best possible educational opportunities for every student," said Board President Bob Lucas. "The Board sincerely appreciates his dedication to our district; his leadership and passion will truly be missed."
In his resignation letter, Gelbrich expressed gratitude for the district staff and the citizens of Kelso, and said he has the "fondest regard and highest hopes for our schools and our community."
The Board will begin the process for an executive search later this month.
Kelso School District Superintendent Glenn Gelbrich Submits Resignation (Photo)
- 11/03/17
Kelso School District School Superintendent Glenn Gelbrich submitted his letter of resignation, effective June 30, 2018, to the district's Board of Directors Friday, November 3rd. Gelbrich is not pursuing another position; after working in education for 40 years, he's retiring.
Gelbrich's public schools career began as a teacher in Philomath, Oregon, in 1978. He moved into administration nine years later and remained working for public schools in Oregon until taking a position as superintendent in Juneau, Alaska, in 2009. Gelbrich came to the Kelso School District in 2014. In addition to his distinguished career, he has supported public education and the communities he's lived in with his involvement in the Washington, Alaska and American Association of School Administrators; AVID development; United Way of Mid-Willamette Valley, Southeast Alaska, and Cowlitz County; Kelso and Glacier Valley Rotary; Youth and Family Link; and more.
"It has been, and remains, a professional and personal privilege to serve as Kelso's School District Superintendent," said Gelbrich.
While Gelbrich noted looking forward to focusing on improving his health, traveling, and serving in volunteer roles; he acknowledges there is much to do between now and the end of June and remains as committed as ever to the mission of preparing every student for living, learning and achieving success as a citizen of our changing world.
"Glenn has been an incredibly effective superintendent for the Kelso School District. His decisions always focus on providing the best possible educational opportunities for every student," said Board President Bob Lucas. "The Board sincerely appreciates his dedication to our district; his leadership and passion will truly be missed."
In his resignation letter, Gelbrich expressed gratitude for the district staff and the citizens of Kelso, and said he has the "fondest regard and highest hopes for our schools and our community."
The Board will begin the process for an executive search later this month.