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Shank finalist for Longview superintendent gig

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , , , on February 19, 2024| 1 Comment »

Dr. Jim Shank and daughter Ashlie hang out at a game during their Cow Town days. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Popular former Coupeville Superintendent Dr. Jim Shank is one of three finalists for a similar position with the Longview School District.

The district, located in Cowlitz County, sits in the Southwestern portion of Washington state and is infamous for being where I was born.

The Longview School Board announced its finalists this past Saturday and issued a statement pledging to choose a new superintendent Friday, Feb. 23.

A report in the local newspaper, The Daily News, details that Shank, Dr. Karen Cloninger, and John Hannah will participate in community forums Tuesday-Thursday at R.A. Long High School.

Cloninger is the assistant superintendent of East Valley School District in Spokane Valley, while Hannah is superintendent of the Morton School District.

Shank, who recently received a long-overdue induction into the Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Fame, is an R.A. Long graduate, a distinction he shares with Hannah.

During his time in Cow Town between 2013-2018, Shank oversaw construction of Coupeville’s stadium, its track oval, and new bleachers in the CHS gym.

He also played a large role in the creation of the school’s Wall of Fame, basically allowing me to run free if I agreed to retain the giant mural of “The Sad Coyote.”

“The Sad Coyote” sees all and knows all. He is eternal.

Two of the six Shank children, Matt and Brian, graduated from CHS, with a third, Ashlie, attending multiple years.

All three were successful athletes and strong students.

After leaving Coupeville, Shank was a superintendent in Idaho.

He and wife Sallie later returned to Washington state, as he currently leads the North Beach School District in Grays Harbor County.

Overall, Shank has 33 years of experience in education, with 15 as a superintendent.

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Coupeville Superintendent may change jobs

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , , on April 19, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Steve King

Coupeville School District Superintendent Steve King is a finalist for a similar position with the Lakewood School District.

He’s scheduled to participate in a community forum there next Monday, April 24, with two other candidates making appearances in the following days.

The other finalists are Dana Geaslen, Assistant Superintendent in the Edmonds School District, and Dr. Erin Murphy, Deputy Superintendent in the Bainbridge Island School District.

The new superintendent, who is expected to be named by Apr. 28, will replace Scott Peacock, who is stepping down at the end of the school year.

King released a statement Wednesday acknowledging his new opportunity, while praising the community he currently serves.

“Although my wife and I built our home in Coupeville during the pandemic and have grown to adore the Coupeville district and community over the last five years, I believe the Lakewood opportunity is a great fit for me and something worth pursuing,” he said.

“I remain committed to the work here in Coupeville,” King added.

“If I am not selected for the role in Lakewood, I will continue to serve with dedication and gratitude as your superintendent.”

King was hired by Coupeville in 2018, making the jump from Oak Harbor, where he was Assistant Superintendent over a four-year span.

A graduate of Friday Harbor High School, he spent 17 years in the Mount Baker school district, working at various points as a teacher, coach, vice principal, and principal.

During his time in Coupeville, King, who replaced Dr. Jim Shank, has been at the forefront of things, and was the primary driving force in bringing the school district through the pandemic.

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