Meet the Zillah School District Staff:
Board of Directors
Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds
District Administration
Educational Support Services
Food Service
Hilton Elementary School
Media, Library, Technology
Transportation
Zillah Intermediate School
Zillah Middle School
Zillah High School

Hilton Elementary Staff

Principal's Office

Doug Burge
 with ZSD since 1993
Principal, Hilton Elementary
BA Central Washington University
Education, History/Special Education
MA Heritage University: Professional Development & Administration
Heritage University-Principal Certificate P-12, 
with ZSD since 1997
HES Secretary
BS Central Washington University
Administrative Office Management
Jackie Winters
HES Secretary
with ZSD since 2005
Kindergarten
Candace Bright
with ZSD since 2004
Kindergarten Instructor
BA Central Washington University
Deborah Jones
 with ZSD since 2004
Kindergarten Instructor
BA Washington State University: Elementary Education & ESL 
MA Heritage University: English as a Second Language
with ZSD since 2002
Kindergarten Instructor
BA Central Washington University: Elementary Education & 
Early Childhood Education
with ZSD since 2000
Kindergarten Instructor 
BA Buena Vista University: Elementary Education, English
Certification/Endorsements: Early Childhood & Remedial Reading
First Grade
with ZSD since 1991
1st Grade Instructor
BA Washington State University: Foreign Languages
BA Central Washington University: K-8 Elementary Education
M Ed. Central Washington University: Education
Gail Gregory
with ZSD since 1991
1st Grade Instructor
BA Eastern Washington University: Elementary Education
Endorsement: Reading
MA Heritage University: Professional Development-Education
 
Visit my classroom web page at
Celeste Isaac
with ZSD since 2003
1st Grade Instructor
BA Heritage University: Elementary Education
Endorsements: English & Language Arts
MA Grand Canyon University
Spring Keller
with ZSD since 2000
1st Grade Instructor
BA Brigham Young University: Early Childhood Education
Jana Winters
with ZSD since 2002
1st Grade Instructor
BA Eastern Washington University: Early Childhood Education
Endorsement: K-12 Reading

 

Second Grade
Cyndee Anderson
with ZSD since 1998
2nd Grade Instructor
BA Central Washington University: Elementary Education,
Endorsement: Reading
Michelle Carlson
with ZSD since 1989
2nd Grade Instructor
BA Rocky Mountain College: Elementary Education
MA Heritage University: Professional Development-Education
Katie Irion
with ZSD since 2005
2nd Grade Instructor
ZMS Track Coach
BA: Whitworth College: Elementary Education, Endorsement: Reading
 
Cheri Ross
with ZSD since 1991
2nd Grade Instructor
21st Century Program Site Supervisor
BA Central Washington University: Elementary Education
Endorsements: K-12 Special Education, K-8 Elementary Education
P-3 Early Childhood Special Education, P-3 Early Childhood Education

Third Grade
Molly Himes
with ZSD since 1988
3rd Grade Instructor
Mentor Teacher Coordinator
BA Eastern Washington University: Reading/Elementary K-12
ME Heritage University: Professional Development
Julie Lang
with ZSD since 1994
3rd Grade Instructor
BA Boise State University:
Reading Endorsement
MA Central Washington University: Elementary Education
Mrs. Lang's Classroom page
Danielle Myers
with ZSD since 1993
3rd Grade Instructor
BA Central Washington University: Elementary Education
Lana Vangstad
with ZSD since 1989
3rd Grade Instructor
BA Montana State University: Sociology; K-8 Education
West Virginia University: Teaching Certificate

Certified Support Staff

Pam Belton
with ZSD since 2007
Special Education Instructor-Pre School/Adaptive Skills
BA Central Washington University: Elementary Education
MA Heritage University: Professional Development
Michael Brant
with ZSD since 1996
Music Instructor, 
K-6 General Music Specialist
Music In Education Keyboard Lab Coordinator
BS Warner Pacific College: Music Education
M Ed Heritage University: Professional Development
Sharon Rumley
with ZSD since 1996
Special Education Instructor
BS Vanderbilt University: Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Endorsements WA:  K-12 Special Education,  K-8 Elementary Education, 
Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education
MA Grand Canyon University: Teaching/Education
Lori Steinmetz
with ZSD since 2000
District Title1/Lap Coordinator
BA Heritage University: Education
Education Endorsed 4-12 English/Language Arts
with ZSD since 2005
Health & Fitness Instructor
BA Brigham Young University: Physical Education
MA Brigham Young University: Physical Education

Classified Support Staff

with ZSD since 2000
Staff Assistant
Para-educator Core  Competency Certificate
with ZSD since 2007
Staff Assistant
AA-LMP
with ZSD since 2000
Staff Assistant Adaptive Skills/SPED
Charlene Heid
with ZSD since 1979
Staff Assistant
Para-educator Core Competency Certificate
 
Kathy Morford
with ZSD since 2005
Staff Assistant
with ZSD since 1999
Staff Assistant 
Para-educator Core  Competency Certificate
with ZSD since 2005
Staff Assistant 
Para-educator Core  Competency Certificate
with ZSD since 2000
Staff Assistant 
Para-educator Core  Competency Certificate
with ZSD since 2000
Staff Assistant
 

 

 

 
 
Zillah Intermediate School Staff

 

Principal's Office

Paula Dasso
Principal, ZIS
with ZSD since 1996
BA Heritage University: Elementary Education
MA Heritage University: Professional Development
Washington State Principal Credentials
 
Charlotte Duncan
with ZSD since 2002
ZIS Secretary
Fourth Grade
Stacey Burge
with ZSD since 1996
4th Grade Instructor
BA Washington State University: Elementary Education
MA Heritage University: Professional Development
Liz Delp
with ZSD since 2004
4th Grade Instructor 
AA Yakima Valley Community College
BA Washington State University: Elementary Education
Terri Dunsmore
with ZSD since 1992
4th Grade Instructor
AA Centralia Community College
BA Central Washington University: Elementary Education
MA Heritage University: Professional Development

 

with ZSD since 1996
4th Grade Instructor
BS Washington State University: Home Economics & Child Development
University of Idaho: Elementary Education & Media Specialist
MS Boise State University: Educational Technology
Fifth Grade
Betty Collins
with ZSD since 1998
5th Grade Instructor
BA Washington State University: Foreign Language K-12
Wayne Geroux
with ZSD since 1988
5th Grade  Instructor
BA Gonzaga University: Psychology
MA ED Central Washington University: Educational Administration
Cynthia McDougal
with ZSD since 1992
5th Grade Instructor
BA Central Washington University: Education
MA Heritage University: Professional Development
Amy Nunes
with ZSD since 1993
5th Grade Instructor
BA Central Washington University: Education
Sixth Grade
Curtis Cleveringa
with ZSD since 1999
6th Grade Instructor
BA-Washington State University: Elementary Education
Terry Myers
with ZSD since 1988 
6th Grade Instructor
BA Eastern Washington University: Education
Traci Patterson
with ZSD since 2002
6th Grade Instructor:
BA Heritage University: Education
Endorsement: English
with ZSD since 2004
6th Grade Instructor
BA University of Sioux Falls: Political Science & History
MIT Heritage University: K-8 Education
Music Educators
Michael Brant
with ZSD since 1996
Music Instructor
K-6 General Music Specialist
Music In Education Keyboard Lab Coordinator
BS Warner Pacific College: Music Education
M Ed Heritage University: Professional Development
Elsie Kushner
with ZSD since 2007
Vocal Music Instructor
BA Music Education
Endorsements: General Music, Choral Music, Instrumental Music
with ZSD since 2001
Instrumental Music Instructor
BA Washington State University: Music 
MA Washington State University: Music
Certified Support Staff
Bob Burke
with ZSD since 1991
Health & Fitness Instructor
Mighty Leopards Basketball Coach
BA Central Washington University: Secondary Physical Education
Minors: Elementary Physical Education, Elementary Education, Psychology
ME Heritage University: Educational Administration
with ZSD since 2000
Staff Assistant 
Para-educator Core  Competency Certificate
Nancy Myers
with ZSD since 1998
Special Education Instructor
BA Eastern Washington University: Special Education
Lori Steinmetz
with ZSD since 2000
District Title1/Lap Coordinator
BA Heritage University: Education
Education Endorsed 4-12 English/Language Arts
Classified Support Staff
Ramona Beltran
with ZSD since 1979
Staff Assistant
Bonita Godfrey
with ZSD since 1999
Staff Assistant
with ZSD since 2004
Staff Assistant
Jill Schlenker
with ZSD since 2002
Staff Assistant
with ZSD since 2005
Staff Assistant
with ZSD since 1996
Staff Assistant
 

Zillah Middle School Staff

 
Principal's Office
Andy Boe 
Zillah Middle School Principal, Director of Student Services
with ZSD since 2000
BA Central Washington University: Community Health Education
Heritage University Washington State Teaching Certificate
Diana Griffin
with ZSD since 1981
Middle School Secretary
AA Yakima Valley Community College
Certificate Endorsements: Secretarial, Office and 
Medical Administrative Support
Certified Instructional Staff
with ZSD since 2007
English Instructor
BA Central Washington University: K-8 Education, K-12 reading
MA Grand Canyon University: Teaching/Education
 
Visit Mrs. Bowman's BLOG www.bowmannews.blogspot.com 
with ZSD since 2007
Science & Social Studies Instructor
AA Big Bend Community College
BA Central Washington University: Social Studies
Gayle Coder
with ZSD since 1994
English & Social Studies Instructor
BA Seattle Pacific University: Education/ Social Studies/History
Heritage University: K-8 Elementary Education
MA Grand Canyon University: Teaching/Education
with ZSD since 1998
English Instructor
BA Heritage University: Education
MA Heritage University: Professional Development
with ZSD since 2007
Mathematics & Science Instructor
BA Central Washington University: Elementary Education, Highly Qualified Math/Science Certificate
Hal H. Holenbeck
with ZSD since 1978
English & Social Studies Instructor
BA Portland State University: History/Political Science
MA Central Washington University: Educational Administration
Kris Kuhnhenn
with ZSD since 2006
Special Education Instructor
BS Oregon State University
Endorsement: Central Washington University: Special  Education
Elsie Kushner
with ZSD since 2007
Vocal Music Instructor  BA Music Education Endorsements: General Music, Choral Music, Instrumental Music
Harold (Hal) Phillips
with ZSD since 1992
Science Instructor
ZMS Wrestling Coach
BA Alaska Methodist University/Alaska Pacific University: Natural Sciences
ME Alaska Pacific University: Science & Math
Todd Reed
with ZSD since 1999
Health & Fitness Instructor
ZMS Cross Country Coach, ZMS Boys Basketball Coach, 
ZMS Girls Basketball Coach, ZMS Track/Field Coach
BA Eastern Washington University: Education
MA Grand Canyon College: Education
with ZSD since 2001
Instrumental Music Instructor
BA Washington State University: Music 
MA Washington State University: Music
Stacey Smies
with ZSD since 2001
Math & Computer Instructor
BA Dordt College: Secondary Education
Certificate: CTE Business Education & Work Based Learning
with ZSD since 2005
English Instructor
BA Washington State University: Women's Studies
BA Central Washington University: Elementary Education,
Highly Qualified in Middle School English Language Arts Certificate
Classified Support Staff
Melba Hauck
with ZSD since 1988
Staff Assistant
Para-Educator Core Competency Certificate
Darla Krueger
with ZSD since 2008
Staff Assistant
Veronica Reed
with ZSD since 1998
Staff Assistant
 
Zillah Middle School Sports
Sport Coaching Staff Contacts
Baseball Rick Holden Tim Strother, Justin Rico
Boys Basketball Todd Reed, Rick Holden , Tim Strother, Eli Whitaker
Cross Country Todd Reed
Football Rick Holden, Mike Gonzales, Daniel Robillard
Girls Basketball Jodie Camarata, Todd Reed, Rick Holden, Heather Calhoun
Softball Mindi Winters,  Liz Delp, Dave Fink
Track & Field Eli Whitaker, Todd Reed,
Volleyball Jodie Camarata, Kellie Tveter, Stacey Burge, Justin Irion,  Liz Delp
Wrestling Harold (Hal) Phillips, Mike Castillo
ZMS Sports Website

ZMS Sports and Schedules

 

 

 

Zillah High School Staff

Principal's Office
Mike J. Torres
with ZSD since 1995
Principal, ZHS/ZAP
BS Central Washington University: Biology Education
Central Washington University: SPED Endorsement
MA Central Washington University : Education
Heritage University : Principal Credentials
Rock Winters
 with ZSD since 1991-1998, 2001
Assistant Principal, Athletic & Activities Director
BA  Eastern Oregon State University: Physical Education, Spanish,  & Bilingual Education
MA  Heritage University: Professional Development-Education
Endorsement: Principal Credentials
 
Michael Harrington, 
with ZSD since 2004
Zillah High School Assistant Principal, 
Co-Athletic-Activities Director 7-12
National Honor Society Advisor
Debbie Ekstrand
with ZSD since 1999
ZHS Head Secretary, ASB Secretary
Sandy Quigley
with ZSD since 2002
Attendance & Athletics Secretary
Certified Instructional Staff
Traci Anderson
with ZSD since 1995
Mathematics Instructor 
CWU College in the High School Adjunct Instructor
Class of 2009 Co-Advisor
BS Washington State University: Mathematics
MA Heritage University: Professional Development
Lynn K. Brant
 with ZSD since 1990
English & Drama Instructor
Drama Advisor, Class of 2006 Co-Advisor
BA Warner Pacific College:  English
MA ed Heritage University: Professional Development 

 
with ZSD since 2006
Mathematics Instructor 
BA Eastern Washington University: Education
Jodie Camarata
with ZSD since1989
Business Education &  Work Based Learning Instructor 
FBLA Advisor, Class of 2006 Co-Advisor
BS Central Washington University: Business Education
MA Heritage University: Professional Development
with ZSD since 1998
Spanish Instructor
Cheer Coach, Yearbook "OWEGO" Advisor,
Class of 2011 Advisor
BA Southern Oregon State College: English
BA Central Washington University: Spanish
MAT Grand Canyon University: Education

 
with ZSD since 2001
Science Instructor
ASB Advisor, Science Club Advisor, Assistant Drama Director
BS Central Washington University: Biology & Broad Area Science Education Endorsement
MEd Central Washington University: Master Teacher

 
Mark Christianson
with ZSD since 1979
Social Studies & Traffic Safety Instructor
BA Seattle Pacific University: History
MA University of Washington: Social Studies/Education
Endorsements: Secondary Education, Traffic Safety Education
Cindy Fritz
with ZSD since 2003
English & Health/Fitness Instructor
Leopard Print Newspaper Advisor
BS Moorhead State University: English
Grace Gabriel
with ZSD since 1996
Art & English Instructor
Leopard Print Newspaper Advisor, Class of 2008 Co-Advisor
BS Montana State University: Education
MA Grand Canyon University: Education 
Kekoa Gabriel
with ZSD since 1991
Social Studies Instructor
Class of 2008 Co-Advisor, Assistant Baseball Coach
 BA Central Washington University: Education
MA Heritage University: Education
John A. Griffin
 with ZSD since 1977
Academic/Career Guidance Counselor
AA Yakima Valley Community College: Agriculture
BA Central Washington University: Business & Economics
BS Washington State University: Agriculture Education
MS California Coast University: Psychology
Heritage University: Endorsement ESA School Counselor Certificate
OSPI Certificate Endorsements: Career-Technical Education Counselor, Occupational Information Specialist, Career-Technical Education Administrator 
Justin Irion
with ZSD since 2005
Zillah Alternative Program (ZAP) Instructor
BA Whitworth College
 
Visit the Zillah Alternative Program-ZAP 
with ZSD since 2003
English & Health/Fitness Instructor 
ZHS Cross Country Coach, ZHS Track Coach
BS Washington State University : Physical Education, English, & Reading
ME Washington State University: Educational Literacy
with ZSD since 2002
Science Instructor
ZHS Head Cross Country Coach, ZHS Head Track Coach
BA Washington State University: Biology
MA Heritage University: Professional Development

 
Kris Kuhnhenn
with ZSD since 2006
Special Education Instructor
BS Oregon State University
Endorsement: Central Washington University: Special  Education
Elsie Kushner
with ZSD since 2007
Vocal Music Instructor  BA Music Education Endorsements: General Music, Choral Music, Instrumental Music
with ZSD since 2006
Science Instructor
BA Central Washington University: Biology
Endorsements for Biology & Science Instructor
Simpson College: Bible Studies
Caren Moritz
with ZSD since 1993
CWU-Future Teacher Program Coordinator
BA Central Washington University: Early Childhood Education, Music
MA Heritage University: Professional Development-Education
Carol Nelson
with ZSD since 1990
Special Education Instructor
BA-Central Washington University: Physical Education & Special Education
MA-Central Washington University: Health & Nutrition, Endorsements: Special Education
Mark T. Nelson
with ZSD since 1990
English Instructor
CWU College in the High School Adjunct Instructor
Class of 2009 Co-Advisor, ZHS Golf Coach
BA Central Washington University: English
MA Central Washington University: English

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Robi Raab
with ZSD since 1994
Social Studies Instructor
BA Central Washington University : Education
MA Heritage University : Professional Development
Endorsement: Principal Certification
Todd Reed
with ZSD since 1999
 Traffic Safety Instructor
BA Eastern Washington University: Education
MA Grand Canyon College: Education
Endorsements: Traffic Safety Education
Daniel Robillard
with ZSD since 1988
Physical Education Instructor
Head Coach Softball, Assistant Coach Football, Assistant Wrestling,
BS Washington State University: Physical Education & English
 
with ZSD since 2001
Instrumental Music Instructor
BA Washington State University: Music 
MA Washington State University: Music