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Principals Announce New Manager of Chewelah Peak
Chewelah’s Sue Lind to lead outdoor learning center for students in eastern Washington

OLYMPIA–Nov. 1, 2006—The state’s largest professional association for elementary, middle and high school principals today announced it has hired Chewelah educator Sue Lind as the new manager of the Chewelah Peak Outdoor Learning Center near Spokane. 

The Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) operates two outdoor learning centers in Washington state for K-12 students: Cispus in Randle and Chewelah Peak Learning Center in Chewelah. Cispus is located about two hours south of Olympia; Chewelah, about an hour north of Spokane. Both facilities provide outdoor leadership and educational opportunities for elementary, middle and high school students, staff and administrators.

“Sue recognizes the classroom is not the only place students learn, and we believe she will do a tremendous job of sharing that vision with educators and other potential users of Chewelah Peak,” said Gary Kipp, executive director of AWSP. “Our association felt that Sue’s mix of business, education and community involvement made her an outstanding choice for this position, and we are very excited to have her on our team,” he said.

“This facility provides a wonderful setting for students to learn about the natural world while using traditional classroom skills and knowledge. It has also become a great community resource for the people of Chewelah. We know Sue will only build on our success and find ways for more students, educators and communities to explore Chewelah Peak.”

Lind recently served as an area plant supervisor for CenturyTel in Chewelah. She previously worked for CenturyTel as a call center supervisor and regional trainer in Kalispell, Montana. She has also served as as a corporate trainer for GTE.Lind has extensive community involvement with such groups as the United Way of Kootenai County; the University of Idaho Cooperative Extension, the Lewis-Clark State College Business Board, Community Celebrations and the Chewelah Kiwanis and Lions clubs. She also serves on the board of the Chewelah Chamber of Commerce.

“I am excited to be part of the Chewelah Peak Learning Center team,” said Lind. “I look forward to listening to our customers to discover their view of the perfect CPLC experience. Our goal is to continue to provide extraordinary customer service that surpasses expectations.”

Martin Fortin, Jr., AWSP’s director of outdoor education programs, said adding Lind will ensure the learning center continues to be a community resource for the citizens of Chewelah and all who visit. 

“Sue brings such important connections within the Chewelah community through her work as a civic leader,” said Fortin. “In her new position as manager, I am certain she will continue to lead the Chewelah Peak Learning Center to provide opportunities for the education of all students in the region.”

The Chewelah Peak Learning Center opened in 2003, offering outdoor education programs to students throughout eastern Washington. The facility has also played host to an array of civic and community groups, including the Spokane Symphony. The campus includes a 100-bed dormitory, a main lodge, classroom spaces, an outdoor campfire bowl and playfields.  

To learn more about Chewelah Peak, visit AWSP’s Web site at www.awsp.org/ChewelahPeak.  

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About the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP)
The Association of Washington School Principals is a professional association serving principals, assistant principals and principals in training. Formed in 1972, the Association now includes more than 3,500 members from public and private elementary, middle and high schools statewide. It is governed by a board of practicing principals composed of members drawn from three grade-specific boards representing the elementary, middle and high school levels. The mission of AWSP is to support principals and assistant principals and the principalship in the education of all students. For more information on the Association, visit the AWSP Web site at www.awsp.org.