FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 9, 2023

NUSD Welcomes New Staff

            (Novato, CA) … The Novato Unified School District Board welcomes new staff for the 2023-2024 school year.

At the August 8, 2023, Board meeting, Dr. Smith announced Ms. Christy Stocker as Interim Principal at Sinaloa Middle School, replacing Jeff Wallace.  Ms. Stocker served as the principal in Nicasio for 10 years, spent a year and a half as an assistant principal at Novato High School, and then returned to the middle school classroom. Christy is a highly gifted teacher and looks forward to sharing her significant experience as an instructional leader. Christy received her B.A. from the University of Washington and Masters in Educational Administration from Seattle University.

At the August 8, 2023, board meeting, Mr. Bryan Clement was named Assistant Principal at Hamilton TK-8 School. Mr. Clement has served as an Assistant Principal and a Principal and, most recently, has been an education consultant working with educators and medical professionals supporting their work in social emotional learning, resiliency, and trauma informed practices. Bryan received his B.A. from UC San Diego and Masters in Education from UC Santa Cruz.

The Board of Trustees also approved Mr. Derek Knell as the Director of Staff Housing Development.  His role will involve analyzing district property assets and establishing district housing priorities.  The creation of this position is a result of the district’s participation in the California School Boards Association Educational Workforce Housing training.

Mr. Knell brings a wealth of experience to NUSD.  He previously served as Trustee and is well-versed in the operations and dynamics of the district and Novato community, which will be advantageous in exploring staff housing options.  Derek also possesses extensive expertise in property management and has successfully run businesses for over 26 years.

“Novato Unified School District has once again been able to attract high quality leaders to our district. Christy, Bryan and Derek each bring a special skill set that is a perfect match for their new position. All three new administrators are deeply committed to Novato and our students,” commented NUSD Superintendent Dr. Tracy Smith.

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Photo: Jeff Wallace, Derek Knell, Christy Stocker and Bryan Clement