March 2020 to March 2021: A unique year of academics, to say the least. As Nooksack Valley Schools, like so many other districts across Washington state and the nation, transitioned to closed doors and distance learning and then back to welcoming students onto campus in a way never done before, the lessons learned by teachers, administrators and students offer a fresh perspective on education.

As Nooksack Valley transitions from Johnson to current NVHS principal Matt Galley as the district’s new superintendent this summer, Johnson says the board—and specifically the leadership of Steve Jones—will continue to serve the community.