Gina D. Butters

Gina D. Butters is a "home-grown product" of Weber School District, having graduated from Bonneville High School. She went on to attend the University of Utah where she earned her Bachelor Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Psychology, and Master of Education degree in Educational Studies. She began her career in Weber School District in 1992 as a teacher at Roy High School. She taught for two years at RHS and another 11 years at Fremont High School, and coached girls’ basketball at both schools. Butters earned her Administrative/Supervisory Certification from Utah State University. In 2005, she was appointed as an administrative intern and served in that capacity for one year at Roy High School. Butters served the next two years as an assistant principal - one year at Roy High School and one year at Bonneville High School. In 2008, she was named the principal of North Ogden Junior High School. Butters served two years in this capacity and was then appointed principal of Roy High School, where she spent six years. While serving as principal at Roy High, Butters was a team leader in the Roy Cone Project. In 2016, Butters moved to the district office, where she spent three years as the Student Services Director and the last three years as the Secondary Education Executive Director. She has also served on many other community-oriented task forces and committees. During her 30-year career, she has received multiple honors including the prestigious Huntsman Excellence in Education Award. Butters is a focused, optimistic leader centered in the whole-child approach to education. She is a strong communicator, experienced educator, and passionate advocate for all children. Her student-first philosophy inspires confidence and trust. In February 2022, Gina Butters was named as the 15th Superintendent of Weber School District. The district comprises 45 schools which serve over 33,000 students throughout Weber County. It is the 8th largest school district in the state of Utah.