SPU School of Education Doctoral Alumni of the Year – Dr. Kathy Shoop

Dr. Kathy Shoop was named as the SPU School of Education Doctoral Alumni of the Year at a recent 2014 homecoming event. She completed her doctoral studies at SPU in 2005 and currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for the Northwest Education Service District 189 in Anacortes, WA. She is a high level school administrator who is well connected and respected throughout the state. She is an active member of the Washington Common Core Committee and works closely with state staff and local school districts, leaders, and teachers on implementing best practices. She is currently involved in implementation of the Washington Teacher Principal Evaluation Project (TPEP). She recently had an article published in the winter edition of the Washington Kappan about school partnerships. She was actively engaged with SPU teacher ProCert programs for many years. She previously served on the Washington Association of School Administrator (WASA) Board of Directors and won the WSASCD State Excellence Award. Congratulations Dr. Shoop!