Bend-La Pine Schools appoints two new principals

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced the hiring of new principals for W.E. Miller Elementary School and Sky View Middle School. Jessica Scott will lead William E. Miller Elementary School and Monica Hanson will lead Sky View Middle School. Both new principals are set to begin their roles on July 1st.

Scott will take over from Jennifer Johnson at William E. Miller Elementary School. Hanson will replace Julie Stroinski at Sky View Middle School, with Stroinski moving to a similar role with Bend-La Pine Online.

Scott has been serving as Assistant Principal at Miller since January. Her nearly 20 years in education include experience as a classroom teacher, student services leader and building administrator. Previously, she served as Assistant Principal at Juniper Elementary School and in Student Services at Elk Meadow Elementary School.

Hanson is completing her fourth year as Assistant Principal at Mountain View High School. Before joining Bend-La Pine Schools, Hanson held several leadership roles with Summit Public Schools in the Bay Area, including time as a Principal and Assistant Principal. She began her career as a Spanish teacher and brings experience in restorative practices, instructional leadership, relationship building and whole-child student support.