NOTN- The Juneau School Board has selected Shawn Arnold as the next superintendent of the Juneau School District, according to an announcement.
Arnold currently serves as principal of Thunder Mountain Middle School and previously led Thunder Mountain High School. He has also worked as the district’s director of student services.
Before coming to Juneau in 2021, Arnold served as superintendent of both the Valdez City School District and Nome Public Schools.
In a statement, Arnold said he was honored to be chosen for the role.
“Juneau is my home, and I care deeply about this community, our students and the staff who serve them every day,” Arnold said. “Together, we will focus on supporting our staff, strengthening relationships and ensuring that Juneau’s schools remain a source of pride in our community.”
The selection follows a three-month search process led by the Juneau School Board with assistance from national recruiting firm McPherson and Jacobson. The process included community surveys, meetings with stakeholders and public candidate forums.
Arnold was selected from a group of finalists that also included Dr. Carlee Simon and Kevin Shipley.
