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A former marathoner, La Conner Schools Superintendent Dr. Will Nelson knows the value of committing to a plan for the long run.

He Is also familiar with having to negotiate different routes leading from Point A to Point B.

But more than that, Nelson has learned to cover ground separately and simultaneously along equally challenging paths. During his first two years as administrator he has overseen implementation of several innovative academic programs, overseen the launch of a five-year strategic plan, dealt with post-COVID-19 fiscal constraints and painful campus budget cutbacks, and complete...