Walnut Hills/Eason Elementary Leadership Announcements

Pending Board approval, we welcome Doug Barry as the interim principal at Walnut Hills Elementary School and Trisha Casler as the interim assistant principal at Eason Elementary School.

Barry Becomes Interim Principal at Walnut Hills Elementary

Mr. Barry has 21 years of experience as a building administrator, including 13 in Waukee, where he has served eight years as the principal of South Middle School, four as the principal of Maple Grove Elementary School, and one as the shared Eason/Maple Grove assistant principal. He holds degrees from the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Doug resides in the Waukee district and has three children who have graduated from Waukee CSD. His wife, Jen, is also an employee of the District.

Mr. Barry replaces Dr. Greg Carenza, who has taken a position outside of our District.

Casler to Serve as Interim Assistant Principal at Eason Elementary

Mrs. Casler has been an educator for 25 years in a variety of roles and districts, including serving Waukee CSD for 15 years as a kindergarten teacher, ESOL teacher, and instructional mentor across multiple elementary buildings. She holds degrees from the University of Northern Iowa, Drake University, and Viterbo University.

Trisha is a resident of the Waukee CSD school district. She has one child who graduated from Waukee Schools and a child who currently attends school here.

What Happens for the 2024-25 School Year?

The interim administrative positions will be opened as permanent positions for the 2024-25 school year through a competitive hiring process. Mr. Barry and Mrs. Casler will have the option to return to their current roles or to apply for these positions (or other similar positions) when they are posted.