Saddle Mountain Elementary principal Kurt Hoffman and his wife Kerri, executive assistant to Wahluke School District’s assistant superintendent. Both are retiring from the district this year, Kurt Hoffman after a career of more than 40 years.
May 27, 2025
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Wahluke principal retiring after 40-plus-year career
MATTAWA — Saddle Mountain Elementary Principal Kurt Hoffman said he became a teacher because he wanted to give young people the same type of experience he had in school. “I had a great time as a student and athlete. I wanted to see if I would be able to do that for others,” Hoffman said. “It just makes sense that you’d like to replicate what you were given as a kid and give that back to kids as well.” After seven years in the Wahluke School District and more than 40 years in education, Hoffman announced his retirement at the end of the school year.