Joe Ernst, Superintendent & Beth Smith, President and School Board Trustee

WCSD Superintendent Joe Ernst has been a dedicated educator and member of the N. Nevada community for more than 25 years, serving in the roles of teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, superintendent, and Chief Continuous Improvement Officer.  Joe was appointed Superintendent in 2024.
Beth Smith, President of the WCSD Board of Trustees, represents District D which is comprised of the central Reno community and includes 22 schools.
Together they will speak about meeting the needs of every one of our students.