A Tribute to... Our Communities, Our Students ... - Olympic College

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Poulsbo Campus Welcomes
New Director
In Summer 2008, Dr. Kristin Poppo
joined the Poulsbo campus of Olympic
College as its new director. Poppo
brought with her an extensive background
in creating and implementing higher
education programs, most recently directing
a graduate residency program in education,
environment and community at IslandWood
on Bainbridge Island in Kitsap County,
in partnership with the University of
Washington.
A seven-year Poulsbo resident, Poppo made
the move to Olympic College to promote
social justice and educational equity. She was
impressed by the college’s broad range of
educational opportunities, offering everything
from English as a Second Language classes
to bachelor’s degree transfer programs.
“Community colleges provide opportunities
for all,” Poppo said. “I’m really excited to
work with community leaders and faculty to
identify projects that will meet the needs of
the community.”
2007–2008 OLYMPIC COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT
Poppo plans to continue the work of the
previous director and create additional
programs to distinguish classes offered in the
North Kitsap area.
The hiring of Poppo followed the recent
remodeling and renovation of Olympic
College’s Poulsbo campus in North Kitsap
County. Completed in late 2007 with funds
from the state capital budget, the $500,000
project reworked the existing layout to create
more space efficient design, including a study
area, tutoring room, private space to meet
with students, and offices for faculty and
students.
Kristin Poppo
“I'm really excited to work with community leaders
and faculty to identify projects that will meet the
needs of the community.
”
I AM...Kristin Poppo, Poulsbo campus director