Weiss works for students’ interests

When Alan Weiss was selected to be the principal of Edmonds-Woodway High School, the school had a long history of excellent teaching and several years of principals who stuck with the status quo. A group of teachers were making most of the decisions in the building. One of the first steps Alan Weiss took as the new principal was to set up a decision-making model for the school which included a budget, management and steering committee all run by members elected from the staff. He also had an ambitious vision for the school, which was in line with, and usually one step ahead of, the direction the district and the state were moving.

Alan Weiss began to advocate many changes to promote a vision of excellence for the school. Change rarely comes easily. Weiss continually challenged teachers to make the changes that the district and the state were pursuing. He had no tolerance for mediocrity and refused to promote programs or policies that he felt were not in the best interest of students.

Alan Weiss is candid and forthright. He is willing to change his opinion if presented with logical, rational reasoning. If you want a school board representative who will provide leadership while seeking to do what is best for kids, Alan Weiss would be a good choice.

GAIL COLSON

Teacher, EWHS