Deputy Superintendent Jordan to retire at end of school year

Deputy Superintendent Jordan to retire at end of school year

Walla Walla Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Dr. Bill Jordan announced he is retiring at the end of the school year. Jordan was hired June 12, 2004 to direct the district's Personnel Department. His last day will be June 30, 2010. Jordan's career spans 40 years, including time as a teacher, principal and superintendent. He says Walla Walla has been a great fit.

"Walla Walla Public Schools is an excellent district, in a wonderful community, with outstanding employees," Jordan said. "I have always been proud to have begun my career in Walla Walla and am honored to be able to conclude my educational career by serving the district."

Jordan's previous career experience includes:

- Administrator, Washington State University

- Deputy Superintendent for the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

- Superintendent of Kelso School District

- Associate Superintendent of Richland School District

- Principal and Assistant Principal for Walla Walla Public Schools

- Classroom teacher for Walla Walla Public Schools.

Jordan completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Idaho and his graduate and doctoral programs at Washington State University.

Jordan serves on the Walla Walla Community College Foundation Board of Governors, the Community Center for Youth board, Commitment to Community board, and the Fort Walla Walla Museum Board of Directors. Jordan also serves on the WSU College of Education Dean's Advisory and ACT Washington Council

In retirement, he plans to spend more time with his family and continue his passion of working on and showing classic muscle cars.

For more information, contact Communications Director Mark Higgins at 509.526.6716 or mhiggins@wwps.org.