Bryan McNiel
Assistant Principal
bmcniel@nsd.org
(425) 408-6525
Value Statement:
Leadership encompasses vision, high standards, communication, teamwork, follow-though, and positive working relationships. Each component is necessary for success to be realized in any organization. I am committed to leading Leota with the highest levels of integrity, ethics, collaboration, and work ethic with the goal of enhancing student learning in a positive and safe environment.
Background:
I grew up in Federal Way, WA and graduated from Federal Way High School...Go Eagles! After high school, I went on to UW to earn a BA degree in psychology while also playing four years of varsity soccer for the Huskies. Between junior and senior years in college, I married my high school sweetheart, Kimberly. After college, I was fortunate to be able to continue soccer at the professional level for a few years playing for the Everett Bigfoot, Seattle Sounders, and two different clubs in Paraguay. During these soccer playing years, I continued my education at UW and earned a M.Ed. degree in school counseling. Upon graduation, my wife and I decided to go overseas and we worked at a private school for two years in Asuncion, Paraguay. When returning to the states, I was hired at Inglemoor High School as a counselor in 2000 and have basically been there ever since except for a one-year stint working at a school in Honduras in 2010-2011. During the 2015-16 school year, I earned my principal certification through Gonzaga and was hired as AP here at Leota. I am so excited to be a part of the Lion Pride!
As for my family, I mentioned that I am married to Kimberly who is a music teacher at Shelton View Elementary. I also have three daughters: Maddi graduated from Bothell HS in 2019, Clara graduated from Bothell HS in 2021, and Amelia is an 11th grader at Bothell HS.
Interests:
As you can probably guess, I am into soccer. I love watching it, playing it, and coaching it (I coached varsity boys and girls soccer at Inglemoor for 8 years). I also really love the outdoors whether on land (hiking and backpacking) or on water (swimming, boating, SUPing). I also have the traveling bug and enjoy venturing to new and exciting places.
