Two finalists selected for Superintendent 

IMBLER, OR – (Information provided by the Imbler School District) After completing a multi-state search, the Imbler school board of directors is pleased to announce that two finalists have been selected for further consideration to be the next superintendent/principal for the Imbler School District. The two selected finalists are:

Louise “Lou” Lyon

Ms. Lyon has been the Superintendent/Principal with the Burnt River school district since 2018. Prior to that she was an Online Coordinator under a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for La Grande Learning Academy in the La Grande School District for one year. Ms. Lyon earned her master’s degree in Teacher Education from Eastern Oregon University and her administrative credentials from Portland State University.

RanDel Waite

Mr. Waite has been the Phoenix High School Assistant Principal with the Phoenix-Talent School District since 2020. Prior to that he was the Assistant High School Principal and Head Football Coach at Rigby High School in Rigby, Idaho for four years. Mr. Waite earned his master’s degree in Teacher Education from Eastern Oregon University and his administrative credentials from Lewis and Clark College.The school board will begin background and reference checks for the finalists over the next week. Each finalist will be invited for a “day in the district” on Thursday, February 10th. At that time, staff and members of the community will have an opportunity to meet the candidates. The staff and community “meet and greets” will be held in the afternoon and evening on February 10th, the time and location will be announced soon. Comment cards will be provided for participants to share thoughts with the school board after the event.

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