TMS Welcomes Our Next Principal
Angela Morrison
Named Next Principal of
Tolt Middle School

Riverview School District is excited to introduce Angela Morrison to our Riverview Community. Effective July 1, 2023, Morrison joins Riverview as the next principal of Tolt Middle School.

Throughout her career, first as a classroom educator and then in school district administration, Morrison has been an advocate for the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of her students. Establishing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community is integral in her vision of creating a sense of caring, continuous growth, and collaboration.

“I am honored to be chosen as the next principal of Tolt Middle School,” Morrison shares. “My heart for children and love of learning guide my work as a school leader, and my highest priorities are the success and well-being of students.”
As an Elementary Math and Science Specialist in Issaquah School District, Morrison was at the forefront of coaching teachers to guide instruction, implementing K-5 STEM education in the district, leading curriculum adoptions, facilitating professional development opportunities for staff, and utilizing a data-driven approach to monitor student progress.

Serving as Dean of Students for Pine Lake Middle School in Issaquah, she coordinated a school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support System (PBIS) to meet the behavioral needs of students and promote effective teaching and learning. As an Associate Principal in the Lake Washington School District, most recently with Evergreen Middle School in Redmond, Morrison has been able to cultivate a school climate and culture which ensures all students, staff, and families feel seen, heard, valued, and safe. Leading the effort on the school’s #ICANHELP campaign, her dedication to resolving interpersonal issues with kindness and confidence has been a catalyst in allowing students to remain engaged.

With a track record of building and fostering a unified culture between students, staff, families, and the community, Morrison has worked diligently to amplify student voice and remove barriers that might impede progress and success.
“I am thrilled to welcome Angela Morrison to the Riverview School District,” shares Riverview Superintendent, Dr. Susan Leach. “I am impressed with her ability to create the healthy climate and culture that is essential for student and staff growth.”

Morrison’s passion for learning and commitment to helping all students achieve lifelong success drives her work.

“I am excited to get to know our Tolt Bears and to partner with the staff and families of the community,” she adds. “I am confident that together we will help all students have a positive middle school experience and achieve their academic and personal goals.”

Please join us in welcoming Angela Morrison as the next principal of Tolt Middle School!


Angela Morrison nombrada nueva directora de la Escuela Intermedia Tolt

El Distrito Escolar de Riverview se complace en presentar a Angela Morrison a nuestra comunidad de Riverview. A partir del 1 de julio de 2023, Morrison se une a Riverview como el próximo director de Tolt Middle School.

A lo largo de su carrera, primero como educadora en el aula y luego en la administración del distrito escolar, Morrison ha sido una defensora de las necesidades sociales, emocionales e intelectuales de sus estudiantes. Establecer relaciones positivas con los estudiantes, los padres, el personal y la comunidad es integral en su visión de crear un sentido de cuidado, crecimiento continuo y colaboración.

"Me siento honrado de ser elegido el próximo director de la Escuela Intermedia Tolt", comparte Morrison. "Mi corazón por los niños y mi amor por el aprendizaje guían mi trabajo como líder escolar, y mis prioridades más altas son el éxito y el bienestar de los estudiantes".

Como especialista en matemáticas y ciencias de primaria en el Distrito Escolar de Issaquah, Morrison estuvo a la vanguardia de la capacitación de maestros para guiar la instrucción, implementar la educación STEM K-5 en el distrito, liderar la adopción de planes de estudio, facilitar oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para el personal y utilizarun enfoque basado en datos para monitorear el progreso de los estudiantes.

Sirviendo como Decana de Estudiantes para la Escuela Intermedia Pine Lake en Issaquah, coordinó un Sistema de Intervención y Apoyo de Comportamiento Positivo (PBIS) en toda la escuela para satisfacerlas necesidades ambientales de los estudiantes y promover la enseñanza y el aprendizaje efectivos. Como Director Asociado en el Distrito Escolar de Lake Washington, más recientemente con Evergreen Middle School en Redmond, Morrison ha podido cultivar un clima y cultura escolar que garantiza que todos los estudiantes, el personal y las familias se sientan vistos, escuchados, valorados y seguros. Liderando el esfuerzo en la campaña #ICANHELP de la escuela, su dedicación a resolver problemas interpersonales con amabilidad y confianza ha sido un catalizador para permitir que los estudiantes permanezcan comprometidos.

Con un historial de construir y fomentar una cultura unificada entre los estudiantes, el personal, las familias y la comunidad, Morrison ha trabajado diligentemente para amplificar la voz de los estudiantes y eliminar las barreras que podrían impedir el progreso y el éxito.

"Estoy encantada de darle la bienvenida a Angela Morrison al Distrito Escolar de Riverview", comparte la Superintendente de Riverview, la Dra. "Estoy impresionado con su capacidad para crear el clima saludable y la cultura que es esencial para el crecimiento de los estudiantes y el personal".
La pasión de Morrison por el aprendizaje y el compromiso de ayudar a todos los estudiantes a lograr el éxito de por vida impulsan su trabajo.

"Estoy emocionada de conocer a nuestros Tolt Bears y asociarme con el personal y las familias de la comunidad", agrega. "Estoy seguro de que juntos ayudaremos a todos los estudiantes a tener una experiencia positiva en la escuela intermedia y a alcanzar sus metas académicas y personales".

¡Únase a nosotros para dar la bienvenida a Angela Morrison como la próxima directora de la Escuela Intermedia Tolt!


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WEAPONS
 State Law (RCW 28A-600.420 and School District Policy 3200 prohibit the possession of firearms and weapons at school. This law pertains to guns, knives, clubs, firecrackers, and explosives. Dangerous weapons also include toy or "dummy" or look-alike objects. The full text of the law and the definitions of dangerous weapons, as provided RCW9.41.250 and RCW 9.41.280, are on file in the school office. Possession of firearms on school property will result in a one year mandatory expulsion, subject to appeal with notification to parents and law enforcement. Any violations of these guidelines by students constitutes grounds for expulsion from the Riverview School District and the public schools of the State of Washington, in accordance with the due process provisions of Washington State Law and Board Policy