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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