Background
Chestnut, Steven Lawrence was born on July 27, 1955 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Lawrence Barrett and Iva Lou (Rood) Chestnut.
Chestnut, Steven Lawrence was born on July 27, 1955 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Lawrence Barrett and Iva Lou (Rood) Chestnut.
Bachelor in Education, Pacific Lutheran University, 1977. Master of Business Administration, City University, 1982. Master of Education, Center Washington University, 1982.
Doctor of Education, Seattle University, 1989.
Teacher, coach, Cashmere (Washington) High School, 1977-1978; teacher, coach, Bethesda Christian High School, Wenatchee, Washington, 1978-1980; teacher, coach, Grandview (Washington) High School, 1980-1985; assistant principal, athletic director, Kiona-Benton High School, Benton City, Washington, 1985-1988; principal, Kiona-Benton Middle School, Benton City, Washington, 1988-1991; superintendent, Dayton (Washington) Public Schools, since 1991.
Vice president Lower Valley Pregnancy Center, Grandview, Washington, 1984. Member advisory board Operation Student Assistance, Kennewick, Washington, 1989-1991. Member Substance Abuse Coalition, Benton City, 1991.
Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association Secondary School Principals, Association Washington School Principals, Washington Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, Washington Association School Administrators, American Association School Administrators, Dayton Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis (Second vice president 1989-1991).
Married Kellie Joy Clark, February 17, 1979. Children: Matthew, Monica.
