Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her first Constituent Spotlight of 2024, Dr. Laurie Dent. With more than 20 years of public education experience under her belt, Dr. Dent currently serves as the Superintendent of the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
“Empowering local education professionals strengthens our schools, communities, and our connections,” said U.S. Rep Strickland. “Dr. Dent’s many contributions to her school district and to achieving this mission are commendable.
Laurie has been named the 2024 Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA), an award recognizing the outstanding work of Washington’s public school leaders.
“The honor of being named Superintendent of the Year belongs to my exceptional team, the true architects of our success,” said Dr. Laurie Dent. “Together, we have transformed schools, served our community with compassion, and led with a relentless pursuit of fulfilling our promise to know, value, and support every student.”
“Dr. Dent is to be commended for spearheading a transformative mission during her tenure as superintendent, turning graduation rate aspirations into concrete achievements in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District,” said WASA Executive Director Joel Aune. “The district’s ‘100% Graduation Campaign’ ignited a collective commitment, resulting in an impressive 92.1% graduation rate in 2023 — an 8.1% surge since 2016, including the significant closure of the graduation gap for Hispanic/Latino students.”
Congresswoman Strickland’s Constituent Spotlight program recognizes exemplary South Sound residents. To nominate a resident of Washington’s 10th Congressional District fill out this nomination form.
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