Michael Soltman is recently retired from public education and many Islanders will remember him as Superintendent of the San Juan Island School District from 2002-2009. Throughout his thirty-five year career in education, Michael made time to serve on a variety of boards and committees including educational foundations, non-profit child/family focused organizations, and professional organizations. A large portion of the Foundation’s work supports educational opportunities across multiple areas of interest. Michael’s expertise will help inform and grow this important area. Michael is a native of the Pacific Northwest, grew up in Seattle, and received his master’s degree at the University of Washington. He is delighted to return and serve the San Juan Island community as a member of the San Juan Community Foundation Board of Directors.