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Elementary school retains principal

Posted in academics, tagged administrators, Anacortes, Coupeville Elementary School, David Ebersole, Erica McColl on March 9, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Erica McColl

She passed the audition.

Erica McColl, who has been the interim principal at Coupeville Elementary School since November, has been tabbed as the permanent replacement for David Ebersole.

Her hire will be official once approved by the school board.

“This appointment represents an exciting step forward for our district, and I want to express my gratitude for your feedback and support throughout the selection process,” said Coupeville Schools Superintendent Shannon Leatherwood.

“Ms. McColl brings outstanding qualifications and a student-centered approach that aligns perfectly with our district’s mission and values.

“We look forward to seeing her continue to impact our community.”

In addition to her school administration duties, McColl has also been coaching club volleyball. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

McColl originally joined the Coupeville School District this past July, making the jump from Anacortes to become an assistant principal at the high school and middle school.

She moved down the street to the elementary on an interim basis when Ebersole suddenly retired at the end of October.

McColl, who holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in counseling, began her career in California.

After that she was an assistant principal in the Marysville School District and the Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Manager with the Edmonds School District before moving to Anacortes in 2022.

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Jamar Jenkins retires

Posted in Everything changes, tagged Coupeville Elementary School, Jamar Jenkins, music, retirement, University of Washington on January 26, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Jamar Jenkins (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

After a 20+ year run with Coupeville Schools, Jamar Jenkins is retiring.

That move is listed on the consent agenda for the Jan. 30 school board meeting and will be effective at the end of the school year.

Jenkins, who was originally hired as the Coupeville High School/Middle School music teacher and band director in 2003, has been teaching music at the elementary school this year.

He was placed on paid administrative leave last year, with district officials declining to offer more clarity at the time.

The secondary music program was then eliminated in a round of budget cuts.

Before becoming a teacher in Coupeville, Jenkins, a graduate of the University of Washington, compiled an extensive history as a professional musician.

He came up through the Seattle funk scene in the 1970’s and was one of the founders of the band Cold, Bold, and Together, originally known as Funk Experience.

That group, which later introduced the world to Kenny G, was together from 1971-1978 and opened for Canned Heat, Kool & the Gang, KC & the Sunshine Band, and Earth, Wind & Fire among others.

After band members opted to move on to different projects as disco swept the nation, Jenkins went to college, got married and fathered children, and moved into teaching music.

He had teaching stints in Tacoma and Los Angeles before moving to Whidbey Island, where his wife, Allenda, grew up in Oak Harbor.

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Ebersole retirement shindig planned

Posted in Everything changes, tagged Coupeville Elementary School, David Ebersole, party, principal, retirement on October 11, 2024| Leave a Comment »

David Ebersole

One for the road.

The Coupeville School District will host an open house Wednesday, Oct. 30 for David Ebersole.

The longtime administrator — popular with parents, school employees, and students — retires from his post as Coupeville Elementary School Principal the next day.

The event will go down in the commons at the middle/high school from 3:00-5:00 PM.

Ebersole will also be recognized at the school board meeting, set for 5:30 PM that same night.

That meeting, held in the Kathleen Anderson Boardroom, was originally scheduled for Oct. 31, but was just recently bumped up a night.

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Coupeville schools shuffle admins

Posted in Administration, tagged administrators, Allyson Cundiff, Coupeville Elementary School, David Ebersole, Erica McColl on October 2, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Erica McColl

It’s a game of musical chairs.

Erica McColl, who was hired as the assistant principal at Coupeville Middle and High School this fall, is moving down the street to become the interim principal at the elementary school.

She replaces David Ebersole, who is retiring as of Oct. 31.

McColl’s current position will be filled on an interim basis by Special Services Director Allyson Cundiff.

And who replaces Cundiff in her current job, at least on an interim basis?

That will be announced soon, said Coupeville Schools Superintendent Shannon Leatherwood, who expressed her gratitude to all involved.

It starts with Ebersole, who has been a very popular leader at CES.

“After many years of dedicated service, Mr. Ebersole has made the decision to retire,” Leatherwood said.

“We are grateful for his contributions to our school district and wish him all the best in his retirement.

“Please join us in expressing our appreciation for his years of service.”

His interim replacement, McColl, came to Coupeville from Anacortes, and has prior experience at the elementary level as both a counselor and paraeducator.

“Erica brings a strong commitment to student belonging and happiness and will be a valuable asset to our leadership team,” Leatherwood said.

Cundiff offers “a wealth of experience both within our district as our Special Services Director and as a principal in a neighboring district.

“She will continue to provide exceptional leadership and support to our students and staff,” Leatherwood added.

“We congratulate Erica and Allyson on their new roles and are confident in their ability to lead our schools.”

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