Administration
Principal
Hello Current and Future Lion’s,
My name is Scott Leick and I am thrilled to serve as the principal at Leota Middle School. I have spent my entire career preparing for this opportunity to work with such an amazing group of educators, students, and families.
My career working in schools began in the fall of 1995 at Naches Valley Middle School where I served as an assistant football coach. I quickly realized the passion I had for working with students. In the spring of 1996, I began working on my Masters in Education with an emphasis in School Counseling. For the next two years, I spent time working as a special education para educator and an athletic coach in various sports. After completing my master’s program, I began my career in counseling. I spent time during my career in several school districts, including Renton, Puyallup, Kent, and Highline, before joining the Northshore School District in 2017.
When I arrived in the Northshore School District in 2017, I served as the Assistant Director for On-Time Graduation. I held that position for just one year before moving to Bothell High School as an assistant principal. Serving four years as an assistant principal provided experiences working with students, staff, and families in a leadership capacity that gave me the confidence to become the principal at Leota Middle School.
I am committed to providing a safe and positive learning experience for each student. This is no easy task but one that I take very seriously. I will work collaboratively with students, staff, and families to reach this goal. In partnership, we will create a space for each student to feel this sense of belonging, helping them become high school ready and college & career curious.
During my free time, I enjoy spending time traveling with my wife, daughter, and son. We enjoy going to the family cabin outside of Ocean Shores, camping in Eastern Washington, visiting Disneyland, or taking a cruise to anywhere with sunshine. As a lifelong learner, I can often be found taking classes, as I work towards my doctorate in educational leadership. If I can keep pace, I will finish up by summer of 2024.
Leota Middle School is a special place. I feel privileged to be the principal and am committed to give everything I have to provide a positive learning community, whether students, staff, and families feel a sense of pride and belonging.
Sincerely,
Scott Leick, Principal
Leota Middle School
Assistant Principal
Hello Current and Future Lions,
I am the Assistant Principal at Leota. This is a great place to be with a caring and kind staff and outstanding students. I began working at Leota in 2022. It was my first year working in Washington State. I moved from Texas after living there for 20 years. I have many family members living in this are including my parents and my brother. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work at Leota and be close to family.
I have taught Kindergarten through 4th grade as well as reading intervention/dyslexia and worked at the district office on intervention systems. All of the past positions and experiences helped me to be prepared to do my best for Leota students and staff.
I am committed to keeping a safe school environment for all students by partnering with staff, students and families. It's in working together that we can have a positive, safe school environment with a sense of belonging.
On a personal note, I have 3 adult children: Katrina, Micah and Victoria. In 2024, my last child graduated from college! It's an exciting time. I enjoy traveling to see my kids, new places, and exploring. I am an avid reader as well. Anything I can learn from, I read. Mysteries are my favorite fun read. Games are my favorite thing to do with friends.
I feel privileged to be the assistant principal and am committed to continue the Leota legacy of safety, achievement, and building a sense of belonging and community for all. I look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
DeAnn Henley
Assistant Principal
dhenley@nsd.org
(425) 408-6525
