A Message from Mr. Coltrane

I am so privileged to be the principal at Walnut Elementary again this year! My wife Sara, our children Clara and Noah, and I are very excited to be in Emporia, and be part of the tremendous educational community here.  We look forward to getting to know you, and your family.  Please know that you are welcome to visit Walnut through our excellent website or here on campus to see the extraordinary work done by our tremendous staff.  Be sure to stop in the office to introduce yourself when you come by so we can become better acquainted. 

Educational Background:

B.S.E in mathematics from Emporia State, 2000

ESL Certification from Kansas State in 2002

MASL from Benedictine College in 2007

Personal goals for 2008-2009:

Become well-acquainted with the Emporia community.

Develop instructional leadership with the curriculum at all grade levels.

Celebrate the success of every Walnut student as they work toward their goals. 

Personal interests:

Spending time with my family, reading, home improvement projects.