The five semifinalists are Dr. Donald Brannam, director of instruction and staff development in the Anacortes School District; Garn Christensen, superintendent of Chewelah School District; Mary Lynne Derrington, superintendent of Chimacum School District; Dennis Friedrich, superintendent of Watervill School District; and Tom Kelly, deputy superintendent, Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Thirty-four people originally applied for the post being vacated by Michael Joyner at the end of the school year. The field will be narrowed to three after interviews by school directors Saturday.
The three finalists will be in Sequim next week before the directors make the final decision.