Devereaux to Lead WestSide High School

Wenatchee School District is pleased to announce that Jennifer Devereaux will be the new principal at WestSide High School.  Devereaux fills the vacancy left by Dr. Kory Kalahar who recently accepted a position at the District Office as the Assistant Executive Director of Learning & Teaching. Devereaux will begin her post as WestSide’s principal on July 1, 2021.

Devereaux’s breadth of professional experience includes teaching secondary English Language Arts (ELA) and drama at Wenatchee High School, ELA instructional coaching and intervention at WestSide High School, and leading the Migrant Elementary Summer School for multiple years as principal.  

Most recently, Devereaux was tapped to serve as the K-12 administrator for the district’s new full-time online school the Wenatchee Internet Academy. She will continue to serve as the administrator for WIA through the 2021-22 school year. 

Community partners are a key component of WestSide High School’s Alternative Learning Environment. Devereaux brings strong community connections to her new role through extensive work experience with the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival and longstanding membership in the Wenatchee Central Lions Club.

A Wenatchee native and Wenatchee High School graduate, Devereaux's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Theater Arts Education from Central Washington University, Masters in Educational Leadership, and an Administrative Credential from Washington State University.

“Jennifer is an exceptional educator who will make a significant difference in the lives of the WestSide Family,” explained Wenatchee Superintendent Dr. Paul Gordon. “She understands the unique role the school plays in improving the educational and social and emotional outcomes for students in our valley.  I look forward to seeing her lead WestSide and continue to evolve the student academic experience.”