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School Improvement

The School Improvement Department is committed to developing the best instructional programs possible for each and every child in the Lake Stevens School District. We are composed of a number of smaller departments:

  • Secondary and Elementary Schools
  • Innovation and Instructional Technology
  • Student Learning and Family Engagement
  • Special Services
  • Human Resource Services
  • Career and Technical Education
  • Food and Nutrition Services
  • Nursing Services

School Improvement provides innovative support and direction related to curriculum, instruction, assessments, educational technology, special programs and services, family engagement, health and nutrition, and learning for both students and staff.

Our work is guided by the Lake Stevens School District’s Foundation for Excellence, embedded within the framework of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

Believing that instruction is the most important factor in student learning, we strive to create professional learning experiences for our teachers and administrators that are embedded in their work, ongoing, and collaborative that will facilitate their growth and development as professionals. Improved instruction will lead to improved student learning.

Contact Information

Dr. John Balmer

Dr. John Balmer

Assistant Superintendent of HR and School Improvement
Dr. Gina Anderson

Dr. Gina Anderson

Schools Chief of Innovation, Compliance and School Support Operations
Dr. Mike Snow

Dr. Mike Snow

Executive Director of Secondary Schools
Steve Burleigh

Steve Burleigh

Executive Director of Elementary Schools
Sarah Danielson

Sarah Danielson

Executive Director of Student Learning and Family Engagement, McKinney-Vento Liaison, Title I, Title II, LAP, ELL
Jeff Jorgensen

Jeff Jorgensen

Exec. Director of Special Services
Keri Joseph

Keri Joseph

Director of Special Services
Dr. Monica Meadows

Dr. Monica Meadows

HR Director of Talent Engagement, Belonging and Support
Jennie Long

Jennie Long

HR Supervisor
Mike Weatherbie

Mike Weatherbie

Executive Director of Innovation and Educational Technology
Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Technology Services Supervisor
Dan Tedor

Dan Tedor

CTE Director
Mollie Langum

Mollie Langum

Food & Nutrition Services Manager
Jessica Padilla

Jessica Padilla

Assistant Supervisor
Ernette Visitacion

Ernette Visitacion

Nursing Supervisor, Nurse (Transitions Program)