Building Leadership

Matthew Olson ~ Interim Principal

Matt Olson joined North Santiam School District in 2007 as a physical education teacher at Stayton Middle School and taught in that position until 2013 when he went to the Greater Albany School District for one year as a Dean of Students and teacher. During that time, he completed his M.S. in Educational Leadership and Policy. Mr. Olson returned to NSSD in 2014 the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Stayton Middle School. He became the Interim Principal in July 2025.

Mr. Olson has lived in the Stayton area since 1990 when his parents moved to the area. He attended Stayton Elementary School, Stayton Middle School, and is a graduate of Stayton High School. After high school, Mr. Olson attended Chemeketa Community college before moving on to Western Oregon University. Mr. Olson is married to JuliAnn Olson and has four children. He enjoys all things outdoors including cycling, fly fishing, camping, and running. 

Jessica Roth ~ Interim Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
 

Jessica has work for the district since 2008. She has held numerous roles, including elementary teacher, AVID Site Coordinator, Instructional Coach, Assessment Coordinator, TAG Coordinator, and, most recently, Dean of Student Success. She became the Interim Assistant Principal/Athletic Director in July 2025.

 ~ Interim Dean of Students