As part of Canyons School District’s commitment to aligning school leadership with community needs, the Board of Education and Administration are pleased to announce the following administrative appointments.

These appointments are effective with the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

Dan Ashbridge, currently serving as Principal of East Sandy Elementary, will assume the role of Principal at Copperview Elementary.

Colleen Smith, current Principal of Copperview Elementary, will transition to lead Oakdale Elementary as Principal.

Deidre Walbeck, Principal at Oakdale Elementary, will become the new Principal of East Sandy Elementary.

BJ Weller, a program administrator in Student Wellness Services, will work as Assistant Principal at Park Lane Elementary.

Melissa Baker, a counseling program specialist, will transition to Hillcrest High as an assistant principal intern.

Jeffrey Honsvick, a special education teacher and former intern administrator from Granite School District, will be appointed Assistant Principal for Life Skills Academy and Jordan Valley School.

Samantha Harris, a special education Behavior Specialist from Salt Lake School District, will serve as Assistant Principal at Glacier Hills Elementary.

Lynsey Grant, who comes to us by way of Jordan School District and was hired earlier this year, will be assigned to work as Assistant Principal for Butler Elementary.