About me
Dr. Kraig Sproles has served as the Bethel superintendent since fall 2021. Before joining the Bethelcommunity, he worked as an administrator and teacher in several Oregon school districts. He began histeaching career in Oregon as a middle school science and math teacher, where he loved the energy anduniqueness of working with middle school students. He later served as a principal at three differentelementary schools and eventually became the assistant superintendent in Salem-Keizer Public Schools.Kraig is passionate about literacy and is proud that Bethel is committed to ensuring every student learns toread and write at high levels, empowering them to be agents of change in their own lives. Under hisleadership, the district has adopted the Bethel Blueprint, challenging the school community to create relevant,responsive, and joyful environments where all students thrive.In his first few years as superintendent, Kraig has helped Bethel achieve several milestones:- Highest-ever district graduation rates, including a record 91.5% at Willamette High School in 2023- Increased focus on embedding equity and social justice throughout the organization- Strong mental health supports for students- Early literacy gains in all schools- Enhanced sense of belonging and engagement with middle school studentsThroughout his career in education, Kraig has sought to create flourishing school communities focused onequitable opportunities and outcomes for all students. He received his Doctorate of Education from theUniversity of Oregon in 2018, where he studied school conditions that encourage teachers and students toflourish by establishing strong relationships, finding their learning meaningful, and experiencing joy.
