Cook replaces Lisa Cadero-Smith. She was promoted to Yelm Community Schools director of Teaching and Learning, replacing Shawn Bastone who is now principal-superintendent with the Hood Canal School District.

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Charles Cook has been hired as principal of Southworth Elementary School in Yelm. He was principal of Harrah Elementary School in the Mount Adams School District in the Yakima-area. During his career, he also has been a reading coach, a teacher and a specialist.
Cook replaces Lisa Cadero-Smith. She was promoted to Yelm Community Schools director of Teaching and Learning, replacing Shawn Bastone who is now principal-superintendent with the Hood Canal School District.
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