Dr. Shannon Anderson Will be Next OSD Superintendent

January 14, 2026

Board Selects Next OSD Superintendent

The Oregon School Board has announced Dr. Shannon Anderson, a longtime educator and administrator, as the District’s next superintendent. Dr. Anderson will assume superintendent duties July 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. Leslie Bergstrom who is retiring at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year.

The announcement follows a thorough search process led by McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, in which 34 candidates submitted applications. After a first round of interviews, three finalists were selected to move forward with additional interviews, a formal presentation, and community engagement sessions.

Dr. Anderson looks forward to engaging with staff, students, families, leaders, and community members across the district. Her focus will be on ensuring every student has the resources and support needed to thrive, building on the district’s foundation of excellence through strong community partnerships.

“It is the honor of my professional career to serve as the next superintendent,” says Anderson. “I am deeply committed to giving back to this amazing school district and community, where I raised my very own children. I’m excited to build on the great work that has been done and look forward to this new role.”

Oregon School Board President, Troy Pankratz, expressed the Board’s support of Dr. Anderson. “We are delighted to announce Dr. Anderson as our next superintendent. Her experience across many educational areas combined with her expertise in building effective processes, strategies, and relationships makes her the ideal person to lead our District into the future.” Pankratz also expressed thanks to the many staff, students, families, municipal leaders, and community members who participated and provided valuable feedback throughout the search process.

About Dr. Anderson

Dr. Anderson began her career as an art and English teacher in the Verona Area School District, where she taught for 14 years. She joined the Oregon School District in 2009 and has served in numerous capacities, including Oregon High School Associate Principal, Oregon Middle School Associate Principal and Head Principal, Summer School Principal, and Director of Student Services.

Beyond her work in the OSD, Dr. Anderson teaches classes at the University of WI-Madison and Edgewood College and serves on the Oregon Area Food Pantry Board of Directors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Olaf College, along with two Master’s degrees and Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis from UW-Madison.