Berney Elementary principal to resign at end of school year

Berney Elementary principal to resign at end of school year

Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Berney Elementary Principal David Talley last night. The resignation is effective at the end of the 2008-2009 school year -- June 30, 2009.

He was hired by Walla Walla Public Schools May 15, 2001. Talley says he's ready to pursue other professional opportunities.

"In the past three years I have become passionate about online learning and the potential it has to restructure the way we educate students," Talley said in his resignation letter. "I find myself with opportunities in this rapidly growing arena that I intend to pursue."

Talley earned his Master's of Arts in Education Degree from Chapman University with an emphasis in school administration. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Humboldt State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with an emphasis in biological sciences. Talley also holds a superintendent's credential.

Prior to his hiring in Walla Walla School District 140, Talley spent three years as Assistant Principal of Sunridge Middle School in Pendleton, OR. He has also held the principal position at Apple Valley Middle School for two years and has been a high school assistant principal. Talley spent the first 10 years of his career in education as a school teacher.