PORT ANGELES — A Sequim High School graduate will return to the North Olympic Peninsula to serve as the new principal of Dry Creek Elementary School in the Port Angeles School District.
Sean Schoenfeldt replaces Kate Wenzl, who is now director of special education and federal programs for the district.
The School Board approved his hiring Monday.
Schoenfeldt — who grew up on the North Olympic Peninsula — most recently served as principal designee, administrative intern and a second-grade teacher at Northeast Tacoma Elementary in the Tacoma School District, where he has worked since 2001.
“We are very excited at the selection of Sean,” said Superintendent Jane Pryne.
“His primary teaching and leadership experience working with a diverse population will be invaluable to Dry Creek Elementary and our school district.
“As one of his references stated excitedly: ‘He is truly an instructional collaborative leader,’” Pryne added.
She said Schoenfeldt is excited about returning to the area with his wife and two children.
After earning a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University in 1997, Schoenfeldt earned his initial teaching certificate in 1999 and a master’s degree in elementary education in 2002, both from Central Washington University.
