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Dr. Jeff Snell has been chosen the next superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools. The board of directors announced its unanimous decision on March 3, following interviews with the finalists, which were held in executive session. The announcement was made after reconvening to a public special board meeting that evening.
“We were honored to have two highly qualified candidates who could bring so much experience and leadership to our district, knowing that no matter what decision we made, we couldn’t go wrong,” said Board President Kyle Sproul. “The first thing that strikes you when you meet Dr. Snell is his empathy for others and his passion for inclusion. When you add in his past experience in Vancouver Public Schools and his deep connection to our local community, it became clear that he was the best choice to lead our district in this next chapter."
“I am grateful for this opportunity to come back to Vancouver and serve the students, staff, and community,” said Dr. Snell. “I am really excited about our future as we continue to build a welcoming community that brings out the best in our students and each of us! I look forward to listening and learning through the transition process and really appreciate the school board's trust.”
Learn more about the new superintendent.
The selection of the superintendent is the culmination of a national search conducted by McPherson & Jacobson that began in November. The process included several virtual community forums and a survey inviting members of the public to share their priorities for the next superintendent. A total of 34 applications were reviewed by the search firm. Board members considered 10 candidates before selecting four semifinalists. Community members had the opportunity to learn about the candidates in a webinar and provide feedback to the board through a survey. The semifinalists also discussed their qualifications online with key stakeholders invited by the board. With this feedback and subsequent virtual interviews, board members narrowed the candidates to two finalists. In-person interviews with the finalists were held March 2 and 3.
The selection of Dr. Snell is pending acceptance and final contract negotiations with the school board. Dr. Snell will begin his role as superintendent in July 2021.