Jen Temple has been named as the next principal of Hugh Hartman Elementary School. Redmond School District Superintendent Charan Cline announced recently that Temple will officially step into the role on July 1.

“Jen is a great fit for Hugh Hartman, and we couldn’t be more excited to see her step into this role,” said Cline in a press release. “She understands the unique strengths of our dual-language program.

Temple grew up in Bend and is currently serving as assistant principal at Hugh Hartman. She brings 15 years of experience in dual-language and bilingual education, having worked in Salem-Keizer Public Schools from 2010 to 2015 and in Bend-La Pine Schools from 2015 to 2019. From 2020 to 2022, she also served as a program lead for Oregon State University’s CBEE MAT program.

Temple said she was “honored to continue at Hartman and serve as the next principal.”

“This school is such a special place and I am eager to continue supporting our students, families, and staff,” she said