Dr. Jim Shank and daughter Ashlie hang out at a game in 2018. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
The good doctor is off to Utah once more.
Former Coupeville Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Shank will head up the Emery County School District in Huntington after being hired earlier this week.
As district superintendent, he will oversee two high schools, two middle schools, and six elementary schools.
Shank, who was a finalist when Coupeville replaced the departing Steve King earlier this year, has most recently been employed by the North Beach School District.
During his stint on Central Whidbey, which ran from 2013-2018, the dapper doctor was instrumental in numerous projects being completed.
This included, but wasn’t limited to, a new track oval and facilities, new bleachers in the gym, a new stadium at Mickey Clark Field, and the creation of the Wall of Fame in the CHS gym.
He also was a huge supporter when we held the 101st anniversary of Coupeville High School boys’ basketball.
Before arriving on Whidbey, Dr. Shank was a principal and Director of Federal Programs with the Idaho Falls School District.
He then served as a superintendent in Juab, Utah, and followed up his Coupeville stint with jobs in Idaho before returning to Washington.
Three of his and Sallie’s children — Matt, Brian, and Ashlie — attended Coupeville schools, with the first two of that trio graduating from CHS.
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