Principal's Corner
Principal: Rebekah Westra
Rebekah Westra was named the next Principal of North Bend Elementary in 2024. With nearly 20 years of experience in educational administration, Rebekah brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to our school. Her journey began at Wasatch High School in Utah and has led her through various administrative roles, including her recent position as Principal at Dickinson Elementary in the Lake Washington School District.
Rebekah is a community member and a parent with twins currently attending NBES.
Assistant Principal: Kathryn Gibson
My name is Katy Gibson and I am the Assistant Principal at both North Bend Elementary and Opstad Elementary! I worked as an elementary teacher (private and public) for 16 years in Seattle and Mercer Island. I then served as a K-5 Instructional Coach at West Mercer Elementary for almost 3 years. At the end of the 2020-21 school year I was asked to step in and serve as Interim Associate Principal at West Mercer Elementary.
I received my Educational Administration Degree from Seattle University; my Master of Education in Reading and Literacy from City University; and my Bachelor of Arts degree in Language Arts and Elementary Education from Seattle Pacific University. My son is a sophomore in high school and my daughter is in 7th grade. In my free time, I love to walk my two dogs, read, and enjoy a good meal with my family.
It is an honor to be part of North Bend Elementary and Opstad Elementary. I am excited to continue to be part of strong school communities that support our students and each other.