Sherrie Brown was appointed Acting Superintendent effective October 1, 2009. She has 39 years of experience in education with 15 of those working in the Bellingham School District. In 1993, Brown led the preparation for a new Kulshan Middle School as planning principal and then served as principal until 2000. She worked as director of curriculum and professional development from 2000 to 2004. She served as executive director of school administration, supervising half of the district's schools and performing numerous other administrative duties, from 2004 until her appointment as deputy superintendent in 2008.

Brown earned her superintendent credentials from Washington State University in 2002.

“I am honored to serve in this interim role and will work closely with our School Board, staff and community to continue the important work that is underway in our district and schools,” Brown said. “We have a very strong strategic plan, which serves as our roadmap in preparing students, and a leadership team, staff and parent community who are all deeply invested in the quality of our schools. Together, we will continue to move forward.”