MONUMENT • Brian Polh was recently hired as principal for Lewis-Palmer School District 38’s Ray E. Kilmer Elementary School, starting next school year.

At the May 16 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent KC Somers introduced Pohl, whom he said was a standout among a field of highly qualified candidates, and had certain qualities that stood out to members of D38’s search committee. These included empathic listening, communication skills, a desire to create a positive culture, and citing research, data and evidence in his work.

Pohl comes to D38 with more than 25 years of experience in roles including teacher and high school principal. Most recently, Pohl served as principal for a newly opened K-8 school for Widefield School District 3.

Pohl comes with a background in science as well as technology education and has a master’s degree in education and educational leadership from Colorado State University.

He said he was excited to become part of a “great school system.”

“I look forward to joining the team and helping find ways that I can add a little bit of value to what you’re already doing,” Pohl said. “I really feel I align well with Kilmer and what they’re already doing, and hopefully with our cultures being aligned, we can continue to grow together as a community.”