Stanfield Secondary School students will see a familiar face in the principal’s office this fall. Starting July 1, Bryan Johnson – currently the Tigers’ athletic director, baseball coach, and physical education/health teacher – will become principal. Johnson will take the reins from Steve Ellis, who will retire June 30 after serving as principal for Stanfield Secondary for the past five years.
The position opened in early March to both internal and external applicants after Ellis announced his retirement. The District received a large number of qualified candidates from all around the Northwest, said Superintendent Kevin Headings. Over the course of the past month, the District conducted first and second round interviews with the top candidates, and additional interviews with several finalists, before selecting Johnson.
“Bryan’s a strong leader – what he’s done in Stanfield with our athletic department – raising the bar for personal conduct and academic eligibility among our student athletes,” Headings said. “We’re very proud of our athletic program in Stanfield. Much of this has to do with the work and leadership Bryan has provided. I truly believe his leadership and work ethic will carry over into his duties as Stanfield Secondary School Principal.”
