New Administrators Announced at Franklin K-8 and Cheldelin Middle Schools

Franklin K-8 Principal Announced

Amy Wright has been hired as the new principal for Franklin K-8 School, effective July 1, 2022. Amy will fill the vacancy left by Craig Harlow, who has accepted a position with the Salem-Keizer school district. 

Ms. Wright most recently worked for the Greater Albany Public Schools District as the assistant principal at North Albany Middle School. Before that, she worked for the Corvallis School District as a middle and high school teacher and coach. She has worked in public education for 22 years, teaching English and Spanish at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish and International Studies from Willamette University and a Master of Educational Leadership Degree from the University of Oregon.

“Amy brings strong leadership skills to her role at Franklin,” shared Superintendent Noss. “Her experience as a teacher at all three levels provides her with a broad perspective on the skills students need to be successful. This is an asset for Amy as the principal of a K-8 school.”

Cheldelin Middle School Assistant Principal Announced

Dennis Foster Jr. has been hired as the new assistant principal for Cheldelin Middle School, effective July 1, 2022. Dennis will fill the vacancy left by Jon Strowbridge, now the interim principal at Cheldelin Middle School.

Mr. Foster has worked for the Corvallis School District for 12 years as a special education teacher at Cheldelin and Linus Pauling Middle Schools. Before that, he worked as a special education teacher for the Eugene Service District. He has worked in public education for 15 years at the elementary and middle school levels. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from California State University at Fullerton and a Master of Arts in Teaching with Special Education Endorsement Degree from Pacific University.

“Dennis is a charismatic leader who connects well with students,” shared Superintendent Noss. “He has a great deal of middle school experience which will enhance the school’s culture. I am excited to see him connecting with students and supporting their successes.”