Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fred Maiocco announced today that he will recommend Usher as the middle school’s principal to the Board of Education at its June 9 meeting.
If approved,Usher will replace departing principal Neely Kirwan, who accepted a position in another school district. Usher’s appointment follows a selection process involving highly-competitive candidates from across the Pacific Northwest.
Usher was hired into Hermiston School District in 2002 as a high school social studies teacher. In 2010 Usher assumed the dean of students position at Sandstone, where he served for three and a half years. In July 2013, he was promoted to assistant principal.
“I am delighted and humbled by this promotion, and I look forward to continue working with our students, their families, and the outstanding Sandstone staff,” said Usher. “Ms. Kirwan’s departure leaves big shoes for me to fill, but I look forward to the opportunity and challenge. Sandstone has incredible students and staff, which will help make this transition as seamless as possible.”
