Eatonville School District makes 3 new hires

The Eatonville School District is thrilled to introduce Dracy McCoy as the new executive director of Student Services. McCoy brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to the district. She has a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Oregon University, LaGrande, Oregon; a Special Education Endorsement from Portland State University, Portland, Oregon a Master of Education in Principal and Program Administration from City University, Seattle, WA.

McCoy began her career as a special education teacher and has eight years of experience teaching PreK through High School in various special education settings. In addition to teaching, McCoy has eight years of experience in special programs, seven years as a high school principal, and four years as a middle school principal.

McCoy is dedicated to setting a vision for achieving and sustaining high levels of student achievement, particularly for Students with Disabilities. She is committed to fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning, focusing on the achievement of all children, and supporting a vision that addresses the needs of historically underrepresented groups.

Also joining the district is Lindsay Fitzer. Fitzer has accepted the position of Human Resources and Payroll Manager. Fitzer has been a dedicated member of the Eatonville School District, bringing her extensive experience and expertise to her new role.

Lindsay Fitzer

 

Fitzer holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an accounting emphasis from Southern Oregon University.

Throughout her career, Fitzer has showcased a strong background in administrative and human resource functions within our district. Her career highlights include:

HR/Payroll Specialist at Eatonville School District since December 2020, where she performed monthly payroll functions, kept employee assignments up to date in Skyward Employee Administration, and assisted with various HR functions including job postings and leave management.

 Secretary at Columbia Crest Academy from August 2016 to December 2020, managing daily office tasks, working in various functions of Skyward, and assisting the principal in school and budget management.

Office Clerk/Attendance Secretary at Columbia Crest Academy from September 2015 to August 2016, handling daily student attendance tracking, creating bi-weekly school newsletters, and assisting with various office functions.

Fitzer's strong analytical skills, proficiency with Skyward, Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and her ability to function well both independently and in teams make her an excellent fit for this new role. She has a proven track record in implementing digital processes, managing payroll systems, and improving operational efficiencies, all of which will be invaluable in her new position.

And lastly, Bonnie McNicol has accepted the position of Transportation Manager. McNicol brings a wealth of experience and dedication to our district, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of our students.

Bonnie McNicol

 

McNicol began her career in Pupil Transportation in 1997 after serving eight years in the US Army Military Police Corp. She became a Driver Trainer in 2003 and joined Eatonville School District in 2005. From 2005 to 2012, she served as a Driver/Driver Trainer before moving into the role of Transportation Specialist/Trainer. Bonnie undertook the challenging OSPI/CWU Pupil Transportation Management Training Program, completing it with excellent grades in 2015.

McNicol and her family have been active members of the Eatonville community since 2000. Four of their five children have graduated from Eatonville High School. She and her husband of 35 years have four teenage grandchildren and enjoy participating in barbecue competitions and hunting together. They own a BBQ restaurant in Dayton, WA, where McNicol spends most weekends with her husband.

McNicol is committed to staying in Eatonville because she understands how vital transportation is to the success of our students. She has always ensured, and will continue to ensure, the consistent, safe, and successful transportation of our students. McNicol believes that their success is our success.