Principal's Corner

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 currently a student at Cascade View. 

Brad Boyd joined the Cascade View community as Dean of Students starting in the 2025-2026 school year. He has worked in public education for 11 years, five years as a classroom teacher and six years as a Behavior Intervention Specialist. His educational philosophy is guided by Conscious Discipline, a science-based Social Emotional program rooted in understanding how the brain impacts behaviors. He believes that once a child feels safe and connected to their community, they are most capable of accessing their true potential.

Coach Boyd, as he is referred to by his students, has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Family & Human Development from Arizona State University.

Coach Boyd is a native of Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent the first eight years of his career before moving to Washington in 2022. He currently lives in Redmond with his fiancée, Katie, and their beloved dog, Mila.