TOUCHET, WA – Following their March 19 meeting, the Touchet School Board of Directors announced their selection of Mr. Robert Elizondo as the new district superintendent, beginning July 1, 2019.

Currently serving as principal at Garrison Middle School in Walla Walla School District, Mr. Elizondo has 16 years of school administration experience. He was one of two finalists identified by the Board of Directors for their superintendent position.  The school district, with the aid of Educational Service District 123, began its search for a successor superintendent following the planned resignation of current Superintendent Susan Bell, effective June 30.

Mr. Elizondo is looking forward to getting to know the school district board and staff, along with the students and community of Touchet.  Continuing the positive work and partnerships already established in the district is a key priority for the incoming superintendent.

No stranger to small, rural towns, Elizondo spent over 17 years as a migrant/seasonal farm worker.

“I am familiar with the agricultural setting and plan to seek opportunities for students to be ready for college and vocational training,” says Elizondo.

On July 1, Mr. Elizondo will begin his new role as superintendent of Touchet School District.  For more information, contact ESD 123 at 509.544.5785.

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