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Stacy Larsen

The Coupeville School District is adding two new admins in the coming months.

Stacy Larsen will take over the role of Director of Business and Finance beginning in March, while Dr. Heather Ireland, Ed.D., is slated to begin as Director of Special Services in July.

The hirings were announced Monday in a community newsletter sent out by Superintendent Shannon Leatherwood and will be official once approved by the school board.

Larsen was most recently Vice President of Finance for Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham, where she “led organizational budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations.”

Before that, she managed financial, administrative, and business operations at Living Word Church in Oak Harbor and was CFO and President of EXA Data & Mapping, Inc.

Larsen, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Western Washington University, was described by Leatherwood as being “highly adaptable, organized, and detail oriented.”

Dr. Heather Ireland

Ireland brings “29 years of experience in rural public education, with extensive expertise in special education, multilingual learner programs, and instructional integration.”

She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Washington State University, as well as having earned Superintendent and Principal certifications.

“Dr. Ireland specializes in Section 504 coordination, district assessment, IDEA compliance, and paraeducator support,” Leatherwood said.

“Her proven track record in maintaining strong alignment to district vision and ensuring both state and federal compliance makes her an excellent fit for our district.”