Leadership Update
John Soler, Assistant Principal, Early Learning
Congratulations John Soler, Assistant Principal, Early Learning
The Yakima School District would like to congratulate Mr. John Soler who has been hired as the new assistant principal for Early Learning, beginning July 1.
John Soler has spent his entire education career in the Yakima School District at Gilbert Elementary. He graduated from Central Washington University with a Major in Elementary Education and Special Education. He served in the Autism program for many years before moving over to MTSS/Behavior Interventionist where he has served for the past two years.
He earned his Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2019. He most recently completed the Principal Certification/Program Administrator from Heritage University. He has been serving as an administrative intern for the Yakima School District at Gilbert Elementary. He has been all over the district serving in multiple schools as well as Special Education Services and Early Learning. One thing he is grateful for in Yakima School District is the support of his mentors and others who have pushed him forward.
During his time in the Yakima School District, John has been a teacher mentor to new special education teachers, served on various committees, and partnered with various community organizations. He has worked alongside Special Education Services to ensure students are placed in their least restrictive environment and has pushed for inclusion for students. He has led PBIS teams and is passionate about creating a positive learning environment for all students. He wants to continue to build strong relationships with students, staff, and the community and create open communication with all stakeholders. He wants to create an early learning environment that is inclusive where students will thrive and grow through appropriate teaching strategies with play, data-based decision making, and developmentally appropriate goals.
John and his family have been in the Yakima Valley for 11 years. He lives with his wife and four kids; 2 daughters and 2 sons. He is very grateful for the love and support that his wife and kids have given him over the years, always pushing him to do his best. He and his wife grew up in Moses Lake and have been together since middle school. John loves games and when not working or cheering on kids at extracurricular activities, you can find him playing board games with his friends and family.