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Renae Beatty | PRINCIPAL
Greetings Rocky Ridge Families,
It is my honor to be the principal of Rocky Ridge Elementary. I have had the pleasure of serving in the Bethel School District for the past 18 years. As a parent of a school-age child, I know firsthand the importance of having a positive home/school relationship. Building and maintaining a strong partnership between families and the school is the best way to ensure your child has all the support they need to be successful.
On a personal level, I grew up in Federal Way, WA. After college, I joined the Bethel School District as a teacher, then as an instructional specialist, and now as an administrator. I am married with an 11-year-old son and six fur-babies: 2 dogs and 4 cats. I love family outings. We enjoy spending time snowshoeing on Mount Rainier and spending time at our beautiful local lakes.
If there is one thing I want you to know about me, it’s that I LOVE my job! There is nothing more rewarding than working in a place where I get to witness students learning and growing every single day. As we move forward together, please don’t hesitate to contact me for anything your family may need. I can be reached through ParentVue..
Sincerely,
Renae Beatty
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Melissa Kaasa | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Hello Rocky Ridge Families,
I am your assistant principal and am very excited to serve our Rocky Ridge family! Before joining Rocky Ridge, I was a teacher and administrator at Roy Elementary. Prior to that, I taught in the Clover Park School District and Clover Park Technical College. The majority of my professional background is in early childhood and elementary education. I love learning and being an educator because I love to see students and teachers grow and learn new things.
Washington has been my home for most of my life, and I even attended Bethel Schools. My family has been part of the Bethel School District for 70 years! In my spare time, I love going for walks, gardening, and spending time with my family. I enjoy being outside in the sunshine, and I especially like spending time at the lake on a warm day. I love singing and music in many genres, and I can usually be seen singing in my car.
I am very excited about serving for another year at the Rocky Ridge family. Please reach out to me through ParentVue. with any questions or simply to introduce yourself to me.
Warmly,
Melissa Kaasa
