Principal’s Message
Dear Leota Community,
As I enter my fifth year as Principal at Leota Middle School, I’m filled with gratitude and pride for the opportunity to continue serving this incredible community. With 30 years in education and 9 years in school administration—I remain deeply committed to the growth and success of every student at Leota.
At Leota, we are focused on building a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Our mission is to ensure all students are high school ready and college and career curious, and we do this by fostering a culture of exploration, resilience, and lifelong learning.
What makes Leota truly special is our people. We are fortunate to have an amazing team of dedicated educators and support staff who challenge, support, and inspire our students daily. And our students—what a remarkable group they are. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or through their involvement in clubs, athletics, and student leadership, our students bring energy, creativity, and compassion to everything they do.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family—camping, cruising, and watching two of my favorite teams play football, the Seahawks and Huskies. These shared experiences bring me happiness and remind me how important my family is to me.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. I’m excited for the year ahead and all the opportunities it holds for our students and community.
In partnership,
Scott Leick
Principal, Leota Middle School
(425) 408-6505
sleick@nsd.org
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
