Administrators

Principal Elias Oguz, High School Principal

Elias Oguz is the high school principal. Principal Oguz was a math teacher and secondary principal, and most recently was the principal at Barack and Michelle Obama Elementary.

AP Hsajune Dyan, Assistant Principal - 9th Grade

I graduated from Saint Paul Public Schools in 2004 and excited to be back at Washington as an Assistant Principal. I look forward to working with the 8th grade teachers and students at Washington. Go Eagles!

Before coming to Washington, I worked as a Bilingual Education Assistant at Phalen Lake Hmong Studies and Como Park Senior High School. Then I spend a few years at district offices, which included Communication Department, Multilingual Department, and Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships. I earned my undergraduate degree in history from UW-River Falls in 2008, graduate degree in Public and Non-Profit Administration from Metropolitan State University in 2015 and K-12 principal licensure from Bethel University in 2019.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, traveling with my family, and watching sports – all domestic major sports leagues and major European soccer leagues.

AP Deborah McCain, Assistant Principal - 10th Grade

Hello, my name is Ms. Deborah McCain and I am the newest administrator to join the Washington Technology community. I have served in St. Paul Public Schools for over 25 years in various capacities. I've served as an elementary teacher, curriculum coordinator and administrator. I enjoy working with students, staff and families. My desire is to help and support all students reach their full potential and make a difference in their lives as they strive for greatness.

AP Dean Keenan, Assistant Principal - 11th-12th Grade

Mr. Dean Keenan is beginning his sixth year as an administrator at Washington Technology Magnet. Mr. Keenan began his career in St. Paul Public Schools as a social studies teacher at Ramsey Jr. High in 1987. Mr. Keenan moved to Harding High School in 1994 where he continued to teach social studies and coach basketball. Mr. Keenan moved into administration in 2000.