Eatonville School Board approves new superintendent contract

The Eatonville School Board approved new Superintendent Jay Brower’s contract at its meeting last week.

The board hired Bower as its new superintendent from the Bethel School District, where he serves as director of community connections. His first day in Eatonville will be July 1.

In a recent statement, Brower stated that he was honored to be selected as the next Eatonville School District superintendent.

“I am looking forward to serving in a caring community that values children and families, that recognizes the importance of supporting students throughout their educational journey and that understands that strong communities build strong schools just as strong schools build strong communities,” he said. “I am also deeply honored to join a dedicated team of staff members who work tirelessly to ensure the success of each and every student. Thank you for this incredible opportunity."

Brower is in his 38^th year working in public education. He holds a master’s in social work from Eastern Washington University, teaching credential from Western Washington University and principal certification from the University of Washington.