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Our Superintendent

OUR SUPERINTENDENT

Educational Service Center
14015 62nd Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1000


Krestin Bahr
Superintendent

Jennie Wilson
Executive Assistant

A woman with blonde hair smiles warmly at the camera, wearing a black blazer and a pearl necklace.Krestin Bahr has led the Peninsula School District since July 1, 2021, bringing over 37 years of educational experience. Her career began as a classroom teacher, advancing through roles as a principal and Director of Middle Schools, eventually becoming the Mt. Tahoma Regional Director for Tacoma Public Schools. Bahr holds a Master of Education from City University, a Bachelor of Arts from Pacific Lutheran University, and a Superintendent Certification from Washington State University. 

Before joining our district, Bahr served as Superintendent of the Eatonville School District for eight years, receiving two nominations for the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Superintendent of the Year. Since joining Peninsula, she was honored as the Leader of Distinction for 2023 by the Washington Association of School Business Officials and serves on both the Professional Educator Standards Board and as a Governing Board member of AASA.

Bahr has significantly contributed to securing Arts Impact and Mastery Based Learning grants for our schools. Under her leadership, Pioneer Elementary was recognized as a STEM Lighthouse School and a Green Leader School by OSPI and the U.S. Department of Education. Additionally, Swift Water Elementary, Voyager Elementary, and Evergreen Elementary have been awarded Green Leader School status.

Krestin Bahr has been married to her husband, Bryon, for 39 years. They have three grown children and four grandchildren.

Superintendent Monthly Messages

Click on a month below to view Superintendent Bahr’s message to the Peninsula School District staff and families. 

  • November 2024 – United Together on a Journey of Learning and Growth
  • October 2024 – Heading into Autumn with Energy, Creativity and Gratitude
  • September 2024 – Going for Gold in the 2024-2025 School Year
  • June 2024 Students, Staff Show Growth and Resilience Heading into Summer
  • May 2024 - Celebrating Our Achievements and Looking Ahead Together
  • April 2024 - April Brings Exciting Awards and New Programs
  • March 2024 - Marching Into an Exciting Spring Season
  • February 2024 - Working Together to Inspire and Empower Our Students 
  • January 2024 Welcome Back from Break, Let's Kick Off 2024!
  • December 2023 - Generosity in the Holiday Season and Spotlight on Student Leaders  
  • November 2023 - Giving Thanks and Nurturing Lifelong learning

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