The leadership of Cascade Christian Schools is composed of the Board of Trustees, the superintendent of schools, and the administrative team:
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.
Interested in a board position at CCS? Follow the link to complete the form: Board Candidate Expression of Interest Form
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.
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.
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
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 Complementary Education
& International Programs –
Darlene Kasper
Director of Safety & Security –
Jake Petersen
Director of Student Services –
Stephanie Herman, MEd, NCC
District Health Coordinator –
Mandy Adams, RN
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
Director of Puyallup Early
Learning Center – Nicole McDowell
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