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Our Leadership Team

  •  Marc Brouillet

    Marc Brouillet

    Superintendent

    Marc Brouillet, Superintendent, a lifelong Puyallup Valley resident and educator was appointed to the superintendent position in September 2019. He grew up in Puyallup and graduated from Puyallup High School. Marc attended college in Hawaii and has a bachelor's degree in elementary education, a master's degree in education leadership. He earned his superintendent credentials through Washington State University. 

    Leah Nichols

    • Leah NicholsExecutive Assistant to the Superintendent 

     

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    Jeannine Medvedich

    Chief Academic Officer

    Jeannine Medvedich, CAO, joined the Leschi team in 2015 and returned again in 2019 to continue serving the CLS community.  She received an Associate of Arts Degree from South Seattle Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree, double majoring in K-12 Special Education and K-8 Elementary Education from Central Washington University, and received a Master’s in Educational Leadership Principal Certification from City University. She has served over 25 years in education in a variety of roles including teacher, elementary and secondary building administrator, and numerous district director roles in districts including Olympia, Highline, Puyallup, and Chief Leschi. She is committed to providing Leschi students with the highest quality education for students asking the guiding question, “What would I want for my own child.” She spends her spare time dancing at recess, playing with her four kids, attending baseball games, and doing lots of laundry.

    Anne Martin, Teaching for Learning Executive Assistant

      

     

     Binah McCloud

    Binah McCloud

    Director of Student Success and Culture

     

    Bill Veliz

    William Veliz

    Director of Operations

    William (Bill) Veliz, member of the Skokomish Indian Tribe and Director of Operations, has had a long career working for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. After he graduated from Central Washington University in 1989 with a Bachelor's Degree in Community Health Education, he was hired by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians as the Children's Court Counselor. He was promoted to the Director of the Children's Service Department where he oversaw the Child Protective Service Investigations and the Foster Care program. In 1995, he was promoted again to the Executive Director of Tribal Services. He helped develop social services programs and oversaw many of the Puyallup Tribe's social service departments until 2012. In 2015, he applied to be the Chief Leschi Grants Manager. Shortly after, his position changed, and was placed as the Director of Operations. 



    Don Brummett - Director of Instructional Technology  

    Don Brummett

    Director of Instructional Technology

    Don Brummett, Director of Instructional Technology, has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, a Master's in Educational Leadership, as well as a  Principal Certification from Washington State University. He is a diehard Coug and loves spending time with his wife Kathy, son Holden, and his many dogs.

     

    Jenifer Leavens

    Jenifer Leavens

    Director of Special Services

     

    Tamara Romo

    Tamara Romo, Executive Assistant to Special Services

     

    Nancy Nelson

    Nancy Nelson

    Director of Career and Technical Education

    Nancy Nelson, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), joined the Chief Leschi leadership team in 2020. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Carleton College and her Master’s in Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University. She earned her teaching certificate at WSU and administrator’s credential at City University. She enjoys hiking, baking, reading, and spending time with her family.

    Michelle Long

    Michelle Long

    Director of Finance

     

    Scott Halasz

    Director of Athletics & Title IX

    Scott Halasz, Director of Athletics and Title IX, join the Chief Leschi team in 2013 and since then has had many different positions. He has been a Para educator, teacher, coach, and now the Director of Athletics and Title IX. He received his Associate of Arts Degree from Pierce College, his Bachelor's Degree from the Evergreen State College where he played basketball, and his Master's in Sports Management from Drexel University. Scott is also an Air Force veteran. He enjoys all sporting events for the purity and life lessons of the moment they bestow upon our youth. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling around the country and watching his own kids play the sports they love. His favorite times are Auburn Tigers, Tampa Buccaneers, and the Chief Leschi Warriors. 

     

    Terri Williams

    Terri Williams

    Enrollment & Student Records Manager

    Terri Williams, Enrollment and Student Records Manager and Puyallup Tribal member, began working at Chief Leschi in 1983. She is the daughter of Orville (Bunny) McCloud and Mildred Kalama Ikebe and granddaughter of George and Rose McCloud on her father's side; granddaughter of Peter and Alice Kalama on her mother's side. She graduated from Yelm High School before transferring to Evergreen State College. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family. 

    Kathy Herring

    Kathy Herring 

    Human Resources Manager

    Kathy Herring, Human Resources Manager, has 16 years of experience working in public school's human resources departments. She started her career at Highline Public Schools as an HR Generalist in 2006. She is a member of the Washington School Personnel Association since 2007. In her spare time, Kathy enjoys cooking, crafts, and spending as much time as she can with her 2 grandsons. 

     

    Christi Cragle-Kindt

    Christi Cragle-Kindt

    Director of Transportation

     

    Andrea Goodale

    Andrea Goodale

    Food and Nutritional Services Manager

     

    Dave Marcus

    Dave Marcus 

    Facilities Manager

     Willie Stewart

    Willie Stewart

    Student Services Administrator 

    Willie Stewart, Student Services Administrator, joined the Chief Leschi team in 2019. He has over 30 year's experience in education in roles such as teacher, athletic coach, and administrator. He received his Associate of Arts Degree from Spokane Community College, earned his Bachelor's Degree of Science from Boise State University, his Master's Degree in Curriculum from Gonzaga University, and his Administrative Credential from the City University of Seattle. Willie enjoys spending time with his wife, one child, and one grandchild. 

     

    Kathryn Yates

    Kathryn Yates

    Elementary Principal 

    Kathryn Yates, Member of the California Central Valley Band of Miwok’s. She joined the Chief Leschi Schools team in 2011 and has served our school in many roles. She has been an Elementary Principal since the 2020-2021 school year. Kathryn has an Associate Degree in Childhood and a Bachelors Degree in Human Development & Family Studies from American Public University and a Master in Educational Leadership from the City University of Seattle. She has worked in education for 30+ years and is a member of the California Central Valley Tribe of Miwoks. She believes it is important to be respectful of the history and a positive guide for the future of students, staff, families, and the community. Kathryn enjoys fishing, crafting, cooking, and spending time with her family. 

     

    Curtis Patching

    Curtis Patching

    Secondary Principal

     

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    Brandon Ervin

    Secondary Assistant Principal