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New La Conner Schools administrator Tanya Houle is fond of hats.

Good thing, too, since she will be wearing several in her dual role as La Conner Middle and High School assistant principal and career and technology education (CTE) director.

The personable Houle wears a smile as often – if not more – than her stylish headpieces.

Her approach to school administration is to lead with compassion and create safe and meaningful learning environments for all students.

"A couple of my primary goals will be to make connections and build relationships," said Houle, who hails from Belcourt, North...