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.













































