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We are pleased to announce the Corvallis School District has hired principals for Lincoln Elementary and Linus Pauling Middle School and an assistant principal for Linus Pauling Middle School.
Lincoln Elementary Principal Announced
Chaundra Smith has been hired as the new principal at Lincoln Elementary School, effective July 1, 2023. Chaundra will fill the vacancy when the current principal Aaron Hale transitions to the Alpine School District in Utah on July 1, 2023.
Ms. Smith most recently worked for the Educator Advancement Council in Salem as the professional learning facilitator, supporting statewide professional learning systems and reviewing and analyzing equity in policies and professional learning opportunities. Before that, she worked for the Greater Albany Public Schools District as a principal and the Corvallis School District as a dual language instructional coach and English language learner program coordinator. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and has worked in public education for 26 years.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies with an emphasis on Spanish and bilingual education from Eastern Oregon University and a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from Portland State University.
“Chaundra’s experience creating and implementing a dual language program as a teacher, instructional coach, and coordinator make her uniquely qualified to support students and families at Lincoln Elementary,” shared Superintendent Noss. “During her interview process, we were inspired by her story and lifelong commitment to being a bilingual educator.”
Linus Pauling Middle School Principal Announced
Greg Hyde has been hired as the principal at Linus Pauling Middle School, effective July 1, 2023. Greg will fill the vacancy when the current principal Alicia Ward-Satey retires on June 30, 2023.
Mr. Hyde currently works as the Linus Pauling Assistant Principal. Before that, as a science teacher, he worked for the Corvallis, Oregon City, and Gordon County School Districts. He has worked in public education for 29 years.
He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology from the University of Georgia, a Master of Science in Zoology from North Carolina State University, a Secondary Education license from Oregon State University, and a Principal license In Educational Leadership and Policy from Portland State University.
“As a leader, Greg works collaboratively with staff to problem-solve and build systems that lead to positive results for students,” shared Superintendent Noss. “Greg has built relationships with staff, students, and families as the assistant principal at Linus Pauling, which gives him a deep understanding to inform the vision for the future of Linus Pauling.”
Linus Pauling Middle School Assistant Principal Announced
Caleea Kidder has been hired as the assistant principal at Linus Pauling Middle School, effective July 1, 2023. Caleea will fill the vacancy when current assistant principal Greg Hyde moves into his new role as principal on July 1, 2023.
Ms. Kidder is a Human Resources Administrator at the Greater Albany Public Schools District. Before that, she was a principal at the Community of Peace Middle School and an assistant principal and dean of students at Hiawatha Academies. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
She holds a Master of Education Degree in Youth Development from the University of Illinois in Chicago.
“Caleea comes to Linus Pauling with a range of expertise, having previously served as a principal, dean of students, and human resources administrator,” shared Superintendent Noss. “Her background in youth development supports her deep understanding of the social and emotional development of middle school students. We are excited to have Caleea join the Linus Pauling and Corvallis School District community.”
The district is pleased to welcome Ms. Smith and Ms. Kidder to the district’s leadership team and congratulate Mr. Hyde on his new role.
Se anuncia la directora de la primaria Lincoln y el director y directora asistente de la secundaria Linus Pauling
Nos complace anunciar que el distrito escolar de Corvallis ha contratado directores para la primaria Lincoln y la secundaria Linus Pauling Middle School y una directora asistente para la secundaria Linus Pauling.
Se anuncia a la directora de la escuela primaria Lincoln
Chaundra Smith ha sido contratada como la nueva directora de la Escuela Primaria Lincoln a partir del 1 de julio de 2023. Chaundra llenará la vacante cuando el actual director Aaron Hale haga la transición al Distrito Escolar Alpine en Utah el 1 de julio de 2023.
La Sra. Smith trabajó más recientemente para el Consejo de Promoción de Educadores en Salem como facilitadora de aprendizaje profesional, apoyando los sistemas de aprendizaje profesional en todo el estado y revisando y analizando la equidad en las políticas y las oportunidades de aprendizaje profesional. Antes de eso, trabajó para el Distrito de Escuelas Públicas de Greater Albany como directora y para los Distritos Escolares de Corvallis como entrenadora de instrucción bilingüe y coordinadora del programa de aprendizaje del idioma inglés. Es bilingüe en inglés y español y ha trabajado en la educación pública durante 26 años.
“La experiencia de Chaundra en la creación e implementación de un programa bilingüe como maestra, entrenadora de instrucción y coordinadora la hace excepcionalmente calificada para apoyar a los estudiantes y las familias en la primaria Lincoln,” compartió el superintendente Noss. “Durante su proceso de entrevista, nos inspiró su historia y su compromiso de por vida de ser una educadora bilingüe.”
Se anuncia al director de la secundaria Linus Pauling
Greg Hyde ha sido contratado como director de la escuela secundaria Linus Pauling, a partir del 1 de julio de 2023. Greg ocupará la vacante cuando la directora actual, Alicia Ward-Satey, se jubile el 30 de junio de 2023.
El Sr. Hyde actualmente trabaja como director asistente de Linus Pauling. Antes de eso, como profesor de ciencias, trabajó para los distritos escolares de Corvallis, Oregon City y Gordon County. Ha trabajado en la educación pública durante 29 años.
“Como líder, Greg trabaja en colaboración con el personal para resolver problemas y crear sistemas que conduzcan a resultados positivos para los estudiantes,” compartió el superintendente Noss. “Greg ha establecido relaciones con el personal, los estudiantes y las familias como director asistente de Linus Pauling, lo que le brinda un conocimiento profundo para informar la visión del futuro de Linus Pauling.”
Se anuncia a la directora asistente de la secundaria Linus Pauling
Caleea Kidder ha sido contratada como directora asistente en la escuela secundaria Linus Pauling, a partir del 1 de julio de 2023. Caleea llenará la vacante cuando el actual director asistente Greg Hyde asuma su nuevo rol como director el 1 de julio de 2023.
La Sra. Kidder es Administradora de Recursos Humanos en el Distrito de Escuelas Públicas de Greater Albany. Antes de eso, trabajó como directora, directora asistente y decana en la secundaria Community of Peace y la academia Hiawatha. Ella es bilingüe en inglés y español.
“Caleea llega a Linus Pauling con una variedad de conocimientos, ya que anteriormente se desempeñó como directora, decana de estudiantes y administradora de recursos humanos,” compartió el superintendente Noss. “Su experiencia en desarrollo juvenil respalda su profundo conocimiento del desarrollo social y emocional de los estudiantes de secundaria. Estamos emocionados de que Caleea se una a la comunidad del distrito escolar de Linus Pauling y Corvallis.”
Nos complace darle la bienvenida a la señora Smith y la señora Kidder al equipo de liderazgo del distrito y felicitar al señor Hyde en su nuevo rol.