Leadership Team

Jessica Swindle – Director of Teaching & Learning
With nearly two decades of experience in education, Jessica brings a proven track record of advancing student achievement and driving system-wide instructional improvement. Since 2019, she has served as principal of Metzger Elementary School, delivering significant gains in student outcomes—particularly for multilingual learners.

Prior to her principalship, Jessica held several key instructional leadership roles within TTSD, including literacy specialist and Title I coordinator. Her collaborative portfolio includes strategic partnerships with Portland State University and leadership on district-level committees. She began her career as a classroom teacher and bilingual home visitor for the Head Start program.

In her role as Director of Teaching and Learning, Jessica supports school leadership and oversees district-wide curriculum, instruction, and professional development.

Paul Verstraete – District Assessment Coordinator
Paul Verstraete is the District Assessment Coordinator for the Tigard-Tualatin School District, where he is responsible for overseeing the administration and interpretation of district assessments and providing support and professional development to teachers. He has a strong background in education, with degrees in Educational Technology, Teaching and Curriculum, and Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science from Michigan State University, as well as post-bachelor certificates in Brain Targeted Teaching and Internet Application Development. Prior to his current role, Paul has worked as a teacher, instructional facilitator, and coordinator of absenteeism reduction, and is passionate about using data and assessments to improve student learning and achievement.