Last week, the announcement was made that Principal Rena Orton would be taking over the job of assistant superintendent for the North Sanpete School District on July 1.

Principal Orton was selected by a committee from the North Sanpete School District to become the assistant. She has been principal of the Mt. Pleasant Elementary for the past 15 years. She also served as a teacher for 10 years before becoming principal.

She stated that it is an honor and privilege to serve with the teachers, staff, students and parents of Mt. Pleasant Elementary. She loves working with the students and teachers and will miss their day-to-day interactions.

She looks forward to continuing her educational work at the district level.

Principal Orton has a bachelor’s degree in education from Utah State University, a master’s degree in education from Southern Utah State University, and a K-12 administrative license from Southern Utah University.

She has three children and two grandchildren.

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