The West Linn-Wilsonville School District announced the selection of Mike Strande as the next Principal of Wood Middle School effective July 1, 2019. Mr. Strande was selected following a thorough round of interviews with an advisory committee comprised of administrators, parents, classified staff and teachers, followed by secondary interviews with Superintendent Dr. Kathy Ludwig.
Mr. Strande has spent the last 12 years in the Hillsboro School District as a teacher, instructional coach, and as the Principal of Rosedale Elementary K-6 since 2013.
With a strong belief in building collaborative, positive relationships with students, staff, and community, Mr. Strande shared his dedication to ensuring that each and every student feel a sense of belonging and joy in their learning at Wood Middle School.
"I'm looking forward to getting to know the Wood staff and community and working collaboratively with teachers and parents to support all the great things currently happening in and around the school," he said. "My goals coming into my new role are to learn about the strengths of each student and staff member in order to support teachers as they deliver the best learning experiences for students."
As a bilingual educator and experienced Dual Language teacher, Mr. Strande also shared his excitement for continuing the strong dual language program in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District as well as a deep commitment to the equity work so pivotal at Wood Middle School.
Mr. Strande takes over for Principal Kelly Schmidt, who will serve as Principal of Wilsonville High School next school year. She takes over for Principal Dan Schumaker, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Please help us in welcoming Mr. Mike Strande to the Wood Middle School Community!
Greetings West Linn-Wilsonville School Community -What makes this district so special is that while we draw upon students, families and patrons from two cities, we are ONE community, made stronger by our mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and most thoughtful people for the world. We have compelling District Goals, that drive strategies and actions for improving how we teach, learn and lead in cultures that are inclusive, courses that are academically rigorous and results that generate equitable outcomes for each child.
This year, our West Linn-Wilsonville theme is “Leading for all.” We continue to focus our leadership moves, our instructional practices and our district resources to ensure each child, every child achieves success in our schools.
To a great 2018-19 year!
Kathy Ludwig, Superintendent
