The Poudre School District Board of Education and Superintendent Bria

Article by Julie (Grade 7) from The Webber Weekly  -

Mrs. Rutherford’s mother, growing up, was a teacher, so Mrs. Rutherford did think about choosing a career in teaching off and on. 

Before college, Mrs. Rutherford fell in love with Spanish and made up her mind to teach it. 

Tobey Bassoff has been selected as Poudre School District’s Assistant Superintendent for Area C, which serves the Rocky Mountain and Wellington Middle High School feeders and supports the Early Childhood and Professional Learning and Educator Effectiveness departments, effective July 1, 2026. Bassoff brings more than 25 years of experience in public education and a deep commitment to strengthening instruction and developing school leaders. 

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Kathy Sampson has been selected as the next principal of Lincoln Middle School, beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Sampson brings nearly two decades of experience in education and a deep personal connection to Lincoln, having served as its assistant principal and previously as a math teacher.

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Bridget Garcia has been selected as the next principal of Irish Elementary Escuela Bilingüe beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Garcia brings more than a decade of experience in education and is eager to build a strong relationship with her students and staff in and out of the classroom. 

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Matt Marietta has been selected as the next principal of Olander Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Marietta brings experience in education both locally and outside Colorado and aims to provide a positive learning space for all students. 

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Jessica Wilson has been selected as the next principal of Zach Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Wilson brings almost 20 years of experience to the role and is eager to foster a collaborative school culture.

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Christen Mellars has been selected as the next principal of Rice Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Mellars brings nearly two decades of education experience to the role and is looking forward to bringing  consistent collaboration to make Rice thrive.

Poudre School District is pleased to announce that Alison Ferguson has been selected as the next principal of Johnson Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Mrs. Ferguson brings more than a decade of administrative experience to the position with a focus on making all children feel welcome. 

Poudre School District is excited to announce that Angel Herrick has been selected as the next principal of PSD’s three mountain schools — Red Feather Lakes, Livermore, and Stove Prairie — beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Mrs. Herrick brings more than two decades of experience at PSD to the position and is eager to deepen her connections to the unique mountain communities.