Rich Nielsen, Director of Secondary Education for the Iron County School District has tendered his resignation effective at the end of the school year.

Nielsen, started his work in the Iron County School District as Vice Principal at Canyon View High School.

He the served as principal at Canyon View High school for seven years before accepting his current position.

Nielsen accepted a job offer from the Granite School District in Salt Lake County where he will serve as a principal at one of the district schools.

Nielsen began his education career with the Granite district.

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