Katelyn Long has been principal of Cascade View Elementary School since 2022. Her passion for education and commitment to the success of all students has been shaped over the years as an elementary teacher, instructional facilitator, teacher mentor, assistant principal, mother to two children, and most recently as the principal at Fall City Elementary School here in the Snoqualmie Valley.  She previously served students and their families in the Bellingham, Clover Park, Peninsula, and Snoqualmie Valley School Districts. In each of these roles, she sought to ensure success for all students through meaningful relationships, high expectations, collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement. 

Mrs. Long has a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree with a focus on General Science from Western Washington University, her Master’s in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governor’s University, and her principal certificate from the University of Washington.

Currently, Mrs. Long resides in Black Diamond with her husband, Jared, and two daughters, one who is excited about beginning kindergarten at Cascade View Elementary next school year. 

Jennifer Mitchell is the assistant principal at both Cascade View Elementary and Fall City Elementary.

Prior to joining Snoqualmie Valley School District, Mrs. Mitchell was a dean of students in the Issaquah School District, as well as an elementary teacher in the Issaquah and Kent school districts for more than 12 years.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology, and K-8 Teaching Certificate from Gonzaga University. (Go, Zags!) Mrs. Mitchell received her Master of Education degree in Education Leadership and Principal Certification from City University of Seattle.

She is a resident of Snoqualmie Valley and has two children who attend Fall City Elementary.