North Bend native Heather Hastie-Ulery is the new Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 in Kansas.

Hastie-Ulery began her duties at USD 250 on July 1. She will lead the district’s curriculum, instruction and assessment programs, coordinate state assessments and will oversee federal programs, nutrition services, Elm Acres and the Phase 250 Alternative School. She will also lead the district’s anti-bullying committee.

She replaces former assistant superintendent Cory Gibson, now the superintendent of schools at Halstead-Bentley USD 440 in central Kansas.

“Heather was chosen as USD 250’s next assistant superintendent because of her background in curriculum and her strong interpersonal skills,” Superintendent Destry Brown said. “Her various skills and her devotion to education will make her a valuable asset to USD 250.”

Hastie-Ulery said she is excited about the opportunity to serve USD 250.

“This is a great school district to be a part of,” she said. “We have many opportunities here to do great things, and I’m anxious to get started. I am very appreciative to be given this opportunity.”

She is the former associate superintendent at the Wahluke School District in Mattawa, Wash. She received her Bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in Instrumental Music, in 1997 from Central Washington University. In 2002, she received her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Supervision from the University of Washington. In 2009, she earned her Superintendent Certification from Washington State University.

Hastie-Ulery said she plans to pursue a Doctorate degree.