Michael Walker Hired as Assistant Superintendent for CCSD

The Churchill County School District has hired longtime Nevada educator Michael Walker as its new assistant superintendent. The Board of Trustees approved the hire during its regular meeting March 26.

Walker brings more than two decades of experience in education, leadership and community service. A graduate of Wooster High School in Reno, he earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in elementary education from the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as an education specialist degree in educational leadership.

He began his career as a third-grade teacher at Seeliger Elementary, where he taught for seven years. He later served as dean of students at Carson Middle School and assistant principal at Fritsch Elementary, both in Carson City. Walker also worked for the Nevada Department of Education, where he coordinated services for students experiencing homelessness and supported Title I programs. Most recently, he was principal of Sutro Elementary School in the Lyon County School District.In addition to his work in schools, Walker has been active in public service. He is a past president of Food for Thought, a nonprofit that provides meals to children facing food insecurity, and currently serves on the board for the Jordan Woodward Memorial Scholarship. He was elected to the Carson City School Board in 2016 and has served in various leadership roles there, including president. He also currently serves as president of the Nevada Association of School Boards and is a member of the State Board of Education.

Superintendent Derild Parsons said Walker’s background will benefit students and families throughout the district.

“Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role, and we are thrilled to welcome him,” Parsons said. “His background in educational leadership, student advocacy and community engagement will be invaluable as we continue to work with and support our students and their families. We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our district.”

Walker will begin his new role this spring.

For more information, contact the Churchill County School District at (775) 423-5184 or visit www.churchillcsd.com.