Green Park Elementary Principal To Step Down At End Of School Year; Comprehensive Search Planned (Photo)
- 02/18/26
WALLA WALLA -
Green Park Elementary School Principal Cesar Hernandez has announced he will step down from his position at the end of the current school year as he pursues professional opportunities outside of Walla Walla Public Schools.
Hernandez began his career with Walla Walla Public Schools in 2011 as a para-educator. He later served as a teacher at Edison Elementary for five years and was assistant principal at Green Park for two years. He was hired as principal at Green Park in 2022. Throughout his tenure, he has been recognized for his dedication to students, families, and staff, as well as his commitment to inclusive and high-quality education.
Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan praised Hernandez for his strong parent outreach, commitment to dual language programs and positive influence on students’ academic and personal growth.
“Cesar has been a passionate advocate for students and families,” Dr. Gauyan said. “His dedication to building strong relationships, supporting bilingual education, and creating welcoming learning environments has had a lasting impact on Green Park and our district. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him well in his next chapter.”
Walla Walla Public Schools will conduct a comprehensive and inclusive search process to identify the next principal of Green Park Elementary. The district is committed to engaging staff, families and community members throughout the process.
Additional information about opportunities to provide input and participate in the search will be shared in the coming days and weeks.
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Green Park Elementary Principal To Step Down At End Of School Year; Comprehensive Search Planned (Photo)
- 02/18/26
WALLA WALLA -
Green Park Elementary School Principal Cesar Hernandez has announced he will step down from his position at the end of the current school year as he pursues professional opportunities outside of Walla Walla Public Schools.
Hernandez began his career with Walla Walla Public Schools in 2011 as a para-educator. He later served as a teacher at Edison Elementary for five years and was assistant principal at Green Park for two years. He was hired as principal at Green Park in 2022. Throughout his tenure, he has been recognized for his dedication to students, families, and staff, as well as his commitment to inclusive and high-quality education.
Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan praised Hernandez for his strong parent outreach, commitment to dual language programs and positive influence on students’ academic and personal growth.
“Cesar has been a passionate advocate for students and families,” Dr. Gauyan said. “His dedication to building strong relationships, supporting bilingual education, and creating welcoming learning environments has had a lasting impact on Green Park and our district. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him well in his next chapter.”
Walla Walla Public Schools will conduct a comprehensive and inclusive search process to identify the next principal of Green Park Elementary. The district is committed to engaging staff, families and community members throughout the process.
Additional information about opportunities to provide input and participate in the search will be shared in the coming days and weeks.
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Walla Walla Public Schools Board Of Directors Regular Business Meeting: February 17, 2026
- 02/13/26
Supporting documents are available via the following link: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/997
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule & Information: https://www.wwps.org/district/information/school-board/board-meeting-schedule
Walla Walla Public Schools Board Of Directors Regular Business Meeting: February 17, 2026
- 02/13/26
Supporting documents are available via the following link: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/997
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule & Information: https://www.wwps.org/district/information/school-board/board-meeting-schedule
Sharpstein And Edison Elementary Principals Named (Photo)
- 01/21/26
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Public Schools has appointed Brandy Ross and Marit Rasmussen as permanent principals at Edison Elementary School and Sharpstein Elementary School, respectively. The appointments follow a comprehensive feedback process that included input from staff and families at both schools. District leaders considered this feedback carefully before making the final selections.
Ross has served as interim principal at Edison Elementary during the current school year. Prior to that role, she worked as a Learning Assistance Program (LAP) teacher at Edison. Ross brings additional administrative experience from the Wahluke School District, where she served for three years as principal of Mattawa Elementary Dual Language School before joining Walla Walla Public Schools.
Rasmussen has served as interim principal at Sharpstein Elementary this school year and brings nearly 30 years of experience in education to the position. She spent 11 years as a Learning Specialist at Berney Elementary School and began her teaching career in 1997 in the Federal Way School District. Her professional background also includes experience in Wenatchee-area schools and in California before relocating to the Walla Walla Valley in 2005.
Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan said both leaders have demonstrated the experience and commitment needed to lead their school communities.
“Brandy and Marit have already proven themselves through their leadership as interim principals,” Gauyan said. “They understand their schools, they support staff and students with intention, and they lead with clarity and care. Appointing them to these roles provides stability and strong leadership for both Edison and Sharpstein.”
The permanent appointments take effect immediately.
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Sharpstein And Edison Elementary Principals Named (Photo)
- 01/21/26
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Public Schools has appointed Brandy Ross and Marit Rasmussen as permanent principals at Edison Elementary School and Sharpstein Elementary School, respectively. The appointments follow a comprehensive feedback process that included input from staff and families at both schools. District leaders considered this feedback carefully before making the final selections.
Ross has served as interim principal at Edison Elementary during the current school year. Prior to that role, she worked as a Learning Assistance Program (LAP) teacher at Edison. Ross brings additional administrative experience from the Wahluke School District, where she served for three years as principal of Mattawa Elementary Dual Language School before joining Walla Walla Public Schools.
Rasmussen has served as interim principal at Sharpstein Elementary this school year and brings nearly 30 years of experience in education to the position. She spent 11 years as a Learning Specialist at Berney Elementary School and began her teaching career in 1997 in the Federal Way School District. Her professional background also includes experience in Wenatchee-area schools and in California before relocating to the Walla Walla Valley in 2005.
Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan said both leaders have demonstrated the experience and commitment needed to lead their school communities.
“Brandy and Marit have already proven themselves through their leadership as interim principals,” Gauyan said. “They understand their schools, they support staff and students with intention, and they lead with clarity and care. Appointing them to these roles provides stability and strong leadership for both Edison and Sharpstein.”
The permanent appointments take effect immediately.
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