The Dalton Board of Education is expected to approve the recommendation of Will Esters as principal of Park Creek School for the 2016-17 school year at its regular meeting on April 19.
Mr. Esters returns to Dalton Public Schools after a brief stint as the K12 Southeast Regional Director of Mid-Market Sales at Instructure, Inc., the parent company of Canvas.
Mr. Esters spent 20 years of his career at DPS having served as director of school support, principal of Brookwood School, assistant principal of City Park and Park Creek Schools, and the International Baccalaureate coordinator and English teacher at Dalton High School.
During his time with Instructure, Mr. Esters worked closely with educators from multiple states to help them with the many challenges that come with digital integration in classrooms, schools and school districts.
“I am looking forward to Will Esters return to Dalton Public Schools as Park Creek principal,” said Dr. Jim Hawkins, superintendent. “Will’s passion for student learning, engagement and innovative classroom design will be great assets to continuing excellent work at Park Creek.”
Mr. Esters follows Dr. Phil Jones who will become principal at Dalton Middle School next school year. Dr. Jones became Park Creek principal in 2009.
“I am thrilled and honored to be welcomed back to Dalton Public Schools as the principal at Park Creek School,” said Mr. Esters. “I have committed my life to public education, and I will closely partner with the staff and school community to assure that our students and teachers experience astounding success.”