Ybarra names new deputy superintendent of operations Dr. Joel Wilson BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Dr. Joel Wilson will join the Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction’s office beginning July 1. He currently serves as superintendent for the Butte County School District. “I am very excited to welcome Dr. Wilson to my team,” Superintendent Sherri Ybarra said. “He brings years of knowledge and experience in leadership and teaching to the position. His 14 years of experience as a superintendent make him a great fit for his new role as Deputy Superintendent of Operations.” Wilson’s career in education began with a position as a paraprofessional, translating in schools for Spanish-speaking families. He went on to spend 10 years as a classroom teacher and then moved into administration, serving as vice principal, principal and superintendent in the Aberdeen and Preston school districts. In 2015, he became Butte County School District’s superintendent.