Superintendent
Ryan Ovenell
Ryan Ovenell was appointed as superintendent of the Stanwood-Camano School District by the School Board on June 3, 2025, after serving as interim superintendent since Jan. 1, 2025.
A Stanwood High School graduate and longtime district educator, Ovenell brings a deep understanding of our schools and community — as well as a clear, student-centered vision for the future.
He began his career in the classroom and later served as principal at Lincoln Hill High School, Lincoln academy and Saratoga School. At the district level, he took on roles as Executive Director of Human Resources and Deputy Superintendent before stepping into the interim leadership role earlier this year. That range of experience gives him a unique perspective on what students, families, and staff need to thrive.
Ovenell’s approach is rooted in the district’s Strategic Plan, a community-driven roadmap for student success. Even as interim superintendent, he continued advancing the plan’s key priorities, including building a strong foundation for early learners, eliminating achievement gaps through individualized growth and support, and ensuring every student graduates with a clear path to a fulfilling future.
As superintendent he is committed to increasing student achievement and graduation rates of our future-ready graduates through standards-focused instruction, data-driven supports, and strong partnerships with families and educators. At the same time, he will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of both students and staff by strengthening our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), maintaining safe and inclusive school environments, and ensuring every student feels a sense of belonging. This important work will be rooted in high expectations and a shared commitment to student success.
Let's Get To Work
Each day only deepens my belief in the strength and potential of the Stanwood-Camano School District. I am committed to steady leadership, inclusive engagement, and student-centered progress. Our Strategic Plan reflects a continuation of our shared journey — grounded in who we are and ambitious about where we are going.