Associate, Mathematics

Doug Sovde joined Achieve in 2008 as an associate for mathematics. His primary responsibilities include leading reviews of state mathematics standards in support of Achieve’s Alignment Institutes and the American Diploma Project.

Prior to joining Achieve, Doug spent 12 years in the Bellevue (WA) Public Schools as a teacher, an assistant principal and a principal. As a mathematics teacher, Doug taught courses from pre-algebra to AP Calculus BC. He later became an assistant principal at Bellevue High School and Sammamish High School, where he also supervised the mathematics departments. In 2006, Doug became the principal of Chinook Middle School, where he managed the development of a new curriculum in mathematics, science, and social studies. He also served as the liaison between the school district and the University of Washington’s LIFE Center to provide staff development to principals and curriculum developers on instructional leadership, curriculum development and classroom instruction.

Mr. Sovde earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Washington, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Washington University, and his principal certification from the University of Washington’s Danforth Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Program.