The Seattle Public School District announced today that Sherri Kokx will take over as principal of Eckstein Middle School following the promotion of former principal, Kim Whitworth, to Executive Director of Schools for the Northeast Region. According to the District’s announcement, Ms. Kokx comes to Eckstein from the Everett School District where she was principal at Eisenhower Middle School. The announcement goes on to say:
Ms. Kokx was selected after a hiring process that included input from staff and families. The selection team committee was particularly impressed with her successful experience as a middle school principal, her strong communications skills and her collaborative approach.
Welcome to the neighborhood, Ms. Kokx.