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
Heather Bennett
Student Support Supervisor
Danielle Beyer
Assessment Administrator
Hailey Chamberlain
Community Engagement Specialist
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.
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
Lia Carlile
Assistant Principal of
Special Programs
Alyson Kerley
Testing Coordinator
Heather Bennett
Student Support Supervisor
Terry Ackerman
6th- 12th grade Principal
Mark Lagerquist
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal
Taylor Kreilmann
CTE
Administrator
Amy Peterson
Operations Manager
Hailey Chamberlain
Community Engagement
CES
Shelley Sears
Interim ES Principal
Special Programs
Administrator
Sara Zwarg
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal
Kala Wofford
Assistant Principal
K-5th Grade
Leah Androy
Office Manager
Abby Winterbrook
Curriculum Coordinator