Your Evergreen Schools | July 2014 | Page 5

July 2014 for 2014-15 school year Laura embraces the idea of providing support for all children, along with a growth mindset for both children and staff, and the belief that “We” is greater than “I.” Matthew (Matt) Johnson, Mountain View High School’s new principal, won’t need a tour when he takes on his new position since he graduated from that very school in 1992. After that, he obtained his degree in History and Zoology, as well as his Masters in Teaching, from the University of Washington, and Administrative credential from City University. He then returned to the district to teach and coach at Heritage High School and then Union High School when it opened. He subsequently became Dean of Students, then Associate Principal, at Union. He and his wife have two children attending Evergreen schools, and when they aren’t doing “kid activities,” they enjoy boating skiing and cheering on the Huskies. With his longtime Evergreen experience, his firm belief is “students can achieve high standards if they have a caring and supportive environment with excellent teachers and support staff…and I look forward to continuing on the tradition of excellence at Mountain View.” Heather Fowler is the new principal/ coordinator for Evergreen Public Schools’ iQ A