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The leadership of Cascade Christian Schools is composed of the Board of Trustees, the superintendent of schools, and the administrative team:

Board of Trustees

A volunteer Board of Trustees works in close cooperation with the school administrative staff and governs Cascade Christian Schools. The trustees meet monthly for decision making and policy setting that enable Cascade Christian Schools to accomplish its purpose and mission. The Board of Trustees selects its members through a self-perpetuating process.

Board of Trustees

  • Tyler McClung, Board Chair
  • Tye Bratvold, Vice Chair/Secretary
  • Don Thompson, Treasurer
  • Mike Lehman
  • Tami Schmidt
  • Cornelia Thomas
  • Brian Zetterberg

 

Office of the Superintendent

Dedicated to Developing Discerning Leaders

The superintendent reports directly to the Board of Trustees, serves as the overall leader for Cascade Christian Schools, and leads the administrative team, which is made up of directors, school principals, and campus directors and leads.

Leaders Team

The administrative team of Cascade Christian Schools meets monthly to address strategic planning and academic matters related to the district and individual school sites. The administrators each lead their own school or area and represent that site/unit in the leadership team decision-making. All other staff members report directly to their building principal or director.

2022-2023 ccs leaders team

 

Superintendent of Schools – 
Ken Friesen, EdD

district leadership

Executive Assistant to the 
Superintendent – Liz Patee
 

Executive Director of Advancement – 
Rob Mitton

 

Executive Director of Community Engagement – Courtney Petersen, MA

 

Director of District Operations & Technology – Ray Ossman, MBA
 

Director of Enrollment Management & Red Carpet – Kristina Rivera
 

Director of Recreation – 
Kristin Hannus
 

Director of Spiritual Formation – 
Joshua Stines, MDiv
 

Annual Fund & Alumni Lead – 
Morgan Utley, MA

 

Student Services Coordinator – 
Stephanie Herman, MEd, NCC
 

Executive Director of Academic Programs & Services – Tina deVries, MSEd
 

Executive Director of Business – 
Tim Kleefeld, CPA
 

Executive Director of Human Resources – Tiffany Wakefield, MSML

 

Director of Early Learning – 
Tina deVries, MSEd
 

Director of International & Online Programs – Darlene Kasper
 

Director of Safety & Security – 
Jake Petersen
 

Director of Student Learning – 
Joyce Blum, MS
 

District Health Coordinator – 
Mandy Adams, RN

 

campus leaders

Principal of High School –  
Josh Kristoff, PhD

 

Athletic Director of JH/HS– DJ Heltsley, MEd 
 

Principal of Frederickson Campus –  
Annie Pichot, MAML 
 

Principal of McAlder Campus –  
Tim Lorenz, MSAd 
 

Principal of Puyallup Elementary –  
Carlee Peterson, MSEDL  

 

Principal of Junior High –  
Jennifer Walling, MEd

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Principal of Frederickson Elementary – Kevin Proctor

 

Assistant Principal of McAlder Elementary– Teresa TeVelde, MSEd

 

Assistant Principal of Puyallup Elementary – Eleanor Nichols