West Seattle High School Assistant Principal Michael A. Kelly shares the following letter of introduction for the school's new Interim Athletic Director for the 2011-2012 school year.

It is my pleasure to introduce Kim Depew as Interim Athletic Director at West Seattle High School. Kim has been teaching at West Seattle High School for the past fourteen years in the Science and Math Departments. Kim is an active member of the West Seattle faculty serving as Key Club Advisor, Seattle Education Association Representative, and as a class advisor.

Kim’s career includes being a varsity coach for volleyball and softball. As head softball coach for the Wildcats she has taken the team to the district playoffs. In the community Kim founded the Thunder Select Fastpitch Team. Kim is familiar with the duties of athletic directing as she was Interim Athletic Director in 2007.
Kim earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree from Western Washington University and her Master’s in Science Education from the University of Michigan. She also holds her Principal Certification, doing her course work at Central Washington University and City University. Kim leads an active life, enjoying water skiing, snow skiing, mountain climbing, and boating with her family. Kim is also a former member of the National Ski Patrol.

Kim brings dedication, a great sense of humor, and an outstanding work ethic to her new position. Her attention to details and positive rapport with students and parents will serve her well as she carries out the responsibilities of Interim Athletic Director at West Seattle High School.

Check out West Seattle High School’s website (http://westseattlehs.seattleschools.org) for sports information and event schedules. Go Westside!

Michael A. Kelly
Assistant Principal
West Seattle High School