Fred Rundle – Principal of Lakeridge Elementary School

Job Description: Fred is new to Lakeridge this year, taking over for Ralph Allen who retired in June. Fred is the first line of support for students, staff and parents. His primary responsibility is to make sure Lakeridge is a safe and welcoming school so that students learn everyday. He works hard to engage all stakeholders in the school community on the same goal – student learning.

Location: Lakeridge

Typical Day: According to Fred, “There isn’t one! That is why I love this job.” He often begins the day with a before school meeting with staff and/or parents to discuss student learning, reflect on school practices and improvement plans. He then greets the children and walks through the halls. Then, he may be in another meeting before lunch. He is present in the lunchroom and visits classrooms as often as possible. Everyday is prioritized according to students’ needs, which is why it is never the same. After school, Fred may have more meetings before he catches up on his email.

Best part of the job: “The times I still get to teach, both children and adults.”

Something people may not know: Fred taught elementary school for 5 years and high school for 1 year before he became an elementary school principal.

Years worked in the district: Just started.

Outside interests: Fred and his family moved to the area from Colorado where he most recently worked as an elementary school principal in the Douglas County School District. He and his wife Dana enjoy boating and camping with their two young children. Fred and Dana met while they were undergraduates at the University of Puget Sound and vowed that they would live in the Northwest someday. We are glad they did!