Wrangell loses third middle/high school principal in three years

Jackie Hanson has resigned as principal of Wrangell High School and Stikine Middle School, effective at the end of the school year.

Hanson started with the Wrangell district in August. She was the third principal for the schools in the past three years; each served just one school year.

She responded via email that she was offered a position as superintendent for the Craig City School District. Since most of her family lives in Craig, her parents are getting older and she already has a house there, she decided to accept.

“I plan to finish the school year as strong as I started it and will do everything I can to ensure a smooth transition,” Hanson said.

She will start her new job on July 1.

“First and foremost, I want to say thank you to all for welcoming my family and I into the community of Wrangell,” she said. “As I embark on my next professional journey, I look forward to advocating on behalf of all of our kids in Southeast,” she added.

“Being a multi-school principal is a difficult task, and Ms. Hanson has been flexible and adaptable to helping students and staff,” Schools Superintendent Bill Burr said in an email.

“She was essential in the administrative team during the November (landslide) and did a remarkable job of adjusting and finding the pathway for students in need. We will miss her expertise in special education and years of experience in administration,” Burr said. “Even if she will be on the other side of the crowd during games, she will always be a Wrangell Wolf.”