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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 Info

Dr. Gina Anderson

Dr. Gina Anderson

Schools Chief of Innovation, Compliance and School Support Operations
Dr. John Balmer

Dr. John Balmer

Assistant Superintendent of HR and School Improvement
Steve Burleigh

Steve Burleigh

Executive Director of Elementary Schools
Dr. Mike Snow

Dr. Mike Snow

Executive Director of Secondary Schools
Mike Weatherbie

Mike Weatherbie

Executive Director of Innovation and Educational Technology
Sarah Danielson

Sarah Danielson

Executive Director of Student Learning and Family Engagement, McKinney-Vento Liaison, Title I, Title II, LAP, ELL
Dr. Monica Meadows

Dr. Monica Meadows

HR Director of Talent Engagement, Belonging and Support
Christie Jones

Christie Jones

Office Professional
Megan Eidson

Megan Eidson

Office Professional (OP), Student Learning & Family Engagement
Lyndzie Randall

Lyndzie Randall

Office Professional for HR & Special Services

Food & Nutrition Services

Mollie Langum

Mollie Langum

Food & Nutrition Services Manager
Jessica Padilla

Jessica Padilla

Assistant Supervisor
Louise Bachman

Louise Bachman

Fiscal Assistant, Mealtime Online and Student Food Service Accounts
Briana Bradford

Briana Bradford

Field Assistant
Michelle Vonderau

Michelle Vonderau

Nutrition Assistant, Free & Reduced Applications

Special Services

Jeff Jorgensen

Jeff Jorgensen

Exec. Director of Special Services
Keri Joseph

Keri Joseph

Director of Special Services
Alexa Chervets

Alexa Chervets

Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
Shannon Kittle

Shannon Kittle

Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
Mei Lamb

Mei Lamb

Office Professional (OP)
Julie Sewald

Julie Sewald

Special Services Coordinator (TOSA)
Jackie Williams

Jackie Williams

Compliance Office Professional (OP)