News Release
Everett Public Schools
April 8, 2009
For more information:
Mary Waggoner, 425-385-4049
Community invited to meet Dr. Gary Cohn
Dr. Cohn to begin as Everett Public Schools superintendent July 1
Everett Public Schools Board of Directors invites the community to an informal meet and greet gathering to welcome Dr. Gary Cohn to the district as superintendent. Dr. Cohn will officially begin work on July 1, but he has been visiting schools, meeting staff and becoming familiar with the community since he was
selected for the position last month
.
The event will be held at the Everett Public Schools' Educational Service Center, 4730 Colby Ave. in Everett, from 4:30 — 6 p.m. Monday, April 27.
"We know many people would like a chance to welcome, Dr. Cohn," said Board President Sue Cooper. "This is just the first of what will be other opportunities to meet him as he takes on the leadership role for this district."
Dr. Cohn has been the superintendent of the Port Angeles School District since September 2001. His background in the field of education includes serving as vice president at Lake Washington Technical College, where he also served as interim president. Dr. Cohn taught marketing and business education for the Northshore School District and served in instructional leadership positions in the Lake Washington School District, where he founded a technical high school. He also taught undergraduate business communication for Eastern Washington University. Prior to becoming a teacher, Dr. Cohn worked in marketing for an international computer manufacturer.
Dr. Cohn completed a doctor of philosophy degree in education at the University of Washington. He earned a master of business administration degree from Seattle University and a bachelor's degree with majors in economics and business administration from the University of Puget Sound.
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