3/5/2026 - MEET THE CANDIDATES

Dr. David Perkins

Dr. David Perkins holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Management from William Howard Taft University and has nearly two decades of experience as an educator and school leader. He currently serves as a K–8 Administrator at the Insight School of Washington, a statewide virtual school serving more than 3,000 students, and also teaches as an instructor in the Doctor of Education program at the University of Phoenix. Dr. Perkins previously served as Principal of Sunnyslope Elementary School and as Assistant Principal at Wenatchee High School. His leadership experience reflects a strong commitment to student-centered learning, instructional improvement, and positive school culture. 

Aaron Chavez

Aaron Chavez holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Heritage University and brings more than 25 years of experience in public education. He has served as superintendent in several Washington school districts, including Brewster, Wahluke, and Almira, and most recently as Interim Superintendent in the Soap Lake School District. Mr. Chavez has extensive experience working in rural communities and supporting multilingual learners, with a focus on strengthening instruction and improving student outcomes. He is known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to building strong relationships with staff, families, and community partners.

Bill Eagle

Bill Eagle holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from Central Washington University and brings more than 30 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, and district leader. He currently serves as Associate Director of Student Success and Learning at the North Central Educational Service District, where he works with districts across the region to support school improvement and leadership development. Mr. Eagle also served as Interim Superintendent of the Wenatchee School District, providing leadership during a district transition while overseeing operations, board communication, and strategic planning. He is known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to supporting students, educators, and school communities.

3/04/2026 - COMMUNITY FORUM

The Entiat School Board invites community members to participate in an upcoming Community Forum as part of the process to select the district’s next Superintendent.

 The forum will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 5:45–7:00 PM in the Entiat School District Main Gym. 

During the forum, superintendent candidates will begin with brief introductions and then respond to a series of pre-determined questions developed from themes identified through community submissions.

Community members are invited to submit questions for consideration. Please send questions to npoyner@g.entiatschools.org by Monday, March 9. While not all submitted questions will be asked, they will help identify common themes and inform the final questions presented to the candidates.

 Please note that there will not be a live question-and-answer portion during the forum, and attendees will not ask questions directly of the candidates.

 Community members attending the forum will have the opportunity to share feedback on the candidates. All feedback will be collected and shared with the School Board during executive session to help inform their decision-making process.

 We encourage community members, families, staff, and students to attend and participate in this important step in selecting the next superintendent for the Entiat School District. Thank you for your continued engagement and partnership in supporting our schools.