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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