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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2024
CONTACT: Michael Pearlman, Communications Director
John Wahler Named Executive Director of Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon has named John Wahler Executive Director of the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board (WCSAB).
Wahler has 34 years of experience in public education, most recently as principal of Hobbs Elementary School in Cheyenne from 2019-2022. He previously served for 15 years as principal at Sanborn Elementary School in Longmont, Colorado, where he led a variety of innovative projects. Wahler also served as principal of Estes Park Elementary School in Estes Park, Colo. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Colorado State University.
In his role as Executive Director, Wahler’s responsibilities include coordinating activities, policies, and procedures to ensure Wyoming charter schools are in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as compliance with charter school agreements or contracts. The Executive Director will also assist the WCSAB in its statutory duties.
“John’s education background, fiscal knowledge and experience working in innovative public education environments make him well qualified to ensure Wyoming’s charter schools are successful in their mission,” Governor Gordon said.
“I am thrilled to serve as the Executive Director of Charter Schools for Wyoming and have appreciated the warm welcome by the Governor and the Authorizing Board,” Wahler said. “I hope to utilize my three and a half decades in education to advance and coordinate the Charter School initiative in Wyoming. I am a strong advocate for innovation, school choice and autonomy and am excited about contributing to this effort in Wyoming!”
Created by the Legislature in 2023, the WCSAB’s mission is to approve high-quality public charter schools in the state. The board’s eight members are from across Wyoming with a variety of professional backgrounds to ensure a wide breadth of input is considered as they work to enhance the availability of high-quality charter schools in Wyoming
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