Category Archives: Superintendent

The Bellevue School District Leadership Team puts students, families, and staff safety at the forefront when we make a decision related to delays or closure of our schools.Read More

While our school year doesn’t end until June, the end of a calendar year provides a fitting time for reflection and resolution. For many of us, the December holidays also mark a time to gather and celebrate with family and friends.Read More

At the Bellevue School District, our leadership philosophy centers on key practices that effective leaders demonstrate. One of those key practices is to “encourage the heart” through leadership. To encourage the heart, our leaders recognize and honor the contributions that individuals make to our collective success.Read More

It is important to recognize that in order to be successful, students need support beyond academics. That is why one of our district’s six priorities is Student Well-Being. We must remain mindful of the emotional and physical needs of all our students and continue to affirm each student’s sense of identity and belonging if we hope to create learning environments where each and every one of our students can thrive.Read More

Welcome to a new school year! We are excited and honored to serve our diverse group of students—from an entry class of preschoolers who will graduate in 2034 to our seasoned seniors who will be graduating as the Class of 2020.Read More

If I told you about students learning computer science and adding words like algorithm, sequencing, loops, and debugging to their everyday vocabulary, it probably would not surprise you. It might surprise you, however, that the Bellevue School District (BSD) students I am talking about are in kindergarten.Read More

Throughout this year I have been sharing with our learning community about our 2018–2023 Strategic Plan. The purpose of these monthly messages has been to let you know about our progress toward meeting our priorities and our vision for to support each and every student.Read More

In Bellevue School District (BSD), we put a significant focus on how people work together and build relationships to ensure our students thrive. The culture and climate of a school or department often boils down to a feeling.Read More

One year ago, we launched our strategic planning process. Throughout that process we heard the voices of thousands of stakeholders through community meetings, focus groups, and surveys. These perspectives informed our updated vision, mission, and values, and laid the foundation for our 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. This plan will guide us in creating a system where all our students are affirmed, inspired, and thriving.Read More