During a special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Board of Directors selected Troy Oliver as its next Superintendent.
“I have been proud to work in this dynamic and student-focused district for so many years and am honored to be its next leader. I look forward to working with our staff, families, and community to continue the NTPS legacy of empowering all students for success,” Oliver said in a press release.
Oliver is the current Assistant Superintendent of Operations with 34 years of public school experience, 27 of which is with NTPS. Oliver has served under three superintendents since 2008.
Oliver has a Master of Education in Educational Administration degree and a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in English from Whitworth University in Spokane. He earned his superintendent certification from Washington State University.
“On behalf of the Board, I thank Troy for accepting this role,” said NTPS School Board President Gretchen Maliska in the press release. “Troy has served this district extremely well for more than two decades and was an exceptional candidate in our superintendent search.
“He [Oliver] knows the staff, the community, and is himself the parent of two NTPS graduates,” Maliksa continued. “He is a leader who will support staff and work with the community in service to our students.”
The board had focus groups with staff, students, parents, and community members to gather desired characteristics for the next NTPS superintendent.
An online survey was also conducted, and the community had the opportunity to meet the three finalists in community meetings.
Justin Ainsworth, the first candidate selected for the Superintendent position, announced his resignation last week.
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