Leadership Team
Expert Leadership
WAVA's administrators represent some of Washington's leading experts on school management. Their innovation, expertise, and dedication are your family's assurance of first-rate quality in every aspect of the virtual academy experience.
Experienced, State-Certified Teachers
WAVA's state-certified teachers average 15 years of experience in traditional school settings as well as virtual school environments. All of our teachers are committed to serving their students and helping you, the parent, every step of the way.
Seasoned Staff
The Washington Virtual Academies staff is dedicated to making our online school an ideal learning experience for all students. Additionally, the K12 support staff handles the technology and other back-end business aspects for our school, providing all WAVA families with a strong technical support system.
Expert Leadership
WAVA's administrators represent some of Washington's leading experts on school management. Their innovation, expertise, and dedication are your family's assurance of first-rate quality in every aspect of the virtual academy experience.
Experienced, State-Certified Teachers
WAVA's state-certified teachers average 15 years of experience in traditional school settings as well as virtual school environments. All of our teachers are committed to serving their students and helping you, the parent, every step of the way.
Seasoned Staff
The Washington Virtual Academies staff is dedicated to making our online school an ideal learning experience for all students. Additionally, the K12 support staff handles the technology and other back-end business aspects for our school, providing all WAVA families with a strong technical support system.
Meet our Leadership Team

Susan Boyer
WAVA
Executive Director

Tom Yahraes
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Terry Ackerman
6th- 12th grade Principal

Lia Carlile
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Amalia Walle
K- 5th grade Principal

Mark Lagerquist
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal



Taylor Kreilmann
CTE
Administrator

Amy Peterson
Operations Manager

Lillian Leotiota
Assistant Operations Manager

Tom Yahraes
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Lia Carlile
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Mark Lagerquist
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Kala Lougheed
Assistant Principal
K-5th Grade

Taylor Kreilmann
CTE
Administrator

Shelley Sears
Special Programs
Administrator


Amy Peterson
Operations Manager

Lillian Leotiota
Assistant Operations Manager

Heather Bennett
Student Support Supervisor

Hailey Chamberlain
Community Engagement Specialist
Expert Leadership
WAVA's administrators represent some of Washington's leading experts on school management. Their innovation, expertise, and dedication are your family's assurance of first-rate quality in every aspect of the virtual academy experience. WAVA has an Executive Team that meets weekly that incudes Susan Boyer, Amy Peterson, Heather Bennett, Hailey Chamberlain, Shelley Sears, Mark Lagerquist, Terry Ackerman, and Lia Carlile.
Experienced, State-Certified Teachers
WAVA's state-certified teachers average 15 years of experience in traditional school settings as well as virtual school environments. All of our teachers are committed to serving their students and helping you, the parent, every step of the way.
Seasoned Staff
The Washington Virtual Academies staff is dedicated to making our online school an ideal learning experience for all students. Additionally, the K12 support staff handles the technology and other back-end business aspects for our school, providing all WAVA families with a strong technical support system.
Meet our Leadership Team

Susan Boyer
WAVA
Executive Director

Terry Ackerman
WAVA High School
Principal

Lia Carlile
WAVA Special Programs
Administrator

Sara Zwarg
WAVA Middle School
Assistant Principal

Heather Bennett
Student Support Supervisor

Mark Lagerquist
WAVA Middle School
Principal

Nichole Mccauley
WAVA CTE
Administrator

Kala Wofford
WAVA Elementary School
Assistant Principal

Hailey Chamberlain
Community Engagement Specialist

Shelley Sears
WAVA Elementary School
Principal

Tom Yahraes
WAVA High School
Assistant Principal

Amy Peterson
Operations Manager

Leah Androy
Office Manager