Dr. Christine Moloney
Dr. Christine MoloneySuperintendent

Dr. Christine Moloney has over 25 years in education and has a demonstrated history of working in primary and secondary education. She brings extensive experience in executive leadership, educational technology, STEM education, instructional design, and curriculum development. Dr. Moloney earned her Associate of Arts and Sciences from Pierce Community College, her Bachelors of Arts from Pacific Lutheran University, and her Masters of Educational Leadership from City University of Seattle. She received her Doctorate of Education (Ed. D.) focused on Educational Leadership from City University of Seattle in 2014.

Before serving as the Superintendent in Chehalis, she served 10 years in the Bethel School District as a teacher, dean of students, education specialist, assistant principal and principal, and over 15 years in the Puyallup School District. While in Puyallup, Dr. Moloney was a principal for seven years before moving into instructional leadership as a director and executive director. Her time at Puyallup culminated in the chief academic officer’s role, where she served as an area superintendent overseeing 8,000 students in 14 schools and 21 administrators. She also served as Principal Faculty for City University of Seattle teaching in the Educational Leadership masters and doctoral programs. She has been a field supervisor for superintendent interns as well as principal interns and is past president of Region 111 Washington Association of School Administrators (15 school districts in Pierce County).

Dr. Moloney lives in Chehalis with her husband, two children (who attend Chehalis schools), two cats, one dog, one dwarf hamster, and two Flemish giant bunnies. She loves spending time with her family and paddle boarding.

Ed.D.

City University of Seattle
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership

Superintendent’s Credentials
City University of Seattle

Appointed:
2020

M. Ed.

City University of Seattle

Masters, Leadership and Administration

B.A.
Pacific Lutheran University

Bachelor of Arts, History, Earth Science and 4-12 Teacher Certification

A.A.
Pierce College at Puyallup

Associate of Arts

Email:
cmoloney@chehalisschools.org

Telephone:
(360) 807-7200

Trisha Smith
Trisha SmithAssistant Superintendent

Email:
tsmith@chehalisschools.org
Telephone:
(360) 807-7200

Heather C. Pinkerton
Heather C. PinkertonDirector of Business & Operations
Heather C. Pinkerton came to Chehalis School District in July 2010.  She has been a public servant since 1998.  She has worked in business offices for the Lewis County Auditor and the Center for Continuous Learning at South Puget Sound Community College.  Immediately prior to Chehalis School District, she worked as an Assistant Audit Manager for the Washington State Auditor’s Office.  As Director of Business and Operations she is responsible for the business functions of the District and works closely with the food service, transportation and maintenance functions of the District.  Heather is married, has a young daughter and enjoys traveling with her family.  She also enjoys watching Cougar football.
A.A.
Centralia Community College

B.A.
Washington State University
Business Administration

Appointed:
2010

Email:
hpinkerton@chehalisschools.org
Telephone:
(360) 807-7200

Debby Gregory
Debby Gregory Director of Human Resources
Debby came to the Chehalis School District in August 1996. She began her career in public schools in 1986. She is currently the District’s Personnel Officer and Communications Manager. Debby is proud to say that her son is a W.F. West Bearcat graduate (Class of 2009), as well as her daughter (Class of 2013). She enjoys spending time with her family and enjoys sewing and needlework. Go Bearcats! Go Cougs!
B.A.

The Evergreen State College

M.Ed.

Heritage University

Educational Administration

Years in District:

1996 to present

E-mail:
dgregory@chehalisschools.org
Telephone:
(360) 807-7200
Rick Goble
Rick GobleDirector of Student Achievement

Rick Goble came to the Chehalis School District in 2014.  Prior to his time here in Chehalis, he has served as a teacher, coach, athletic director, high school principal and district office program supervisor. Rick graduated from Central Washington University in 1998.  While at CWU, Rick majored in History and received a minor in Physical Education.  Rick earned his Master of Education degree from Regent University in 2002, his Principal Certification in 2007 and his Superintendent certification in 2013, both from Seattle Pacific University.  Rick enjoys hiking, camping, photography and spending time with his family.

B.A.
Central Washington University

M.Ed.
Regent University

Principal Certification
Seattle Pacific University

Executive Leadership/Superintendent Certification
Seattle Pacific University

Joined District:
2014

Email:
rgoble@chehalisschools.org

Telephone:
(360) 807-7200

Katie Howell
Katie HowellDirector of Student Support

E-mail:
khowell@chehalisschools.org

Telephone:
(360) 807-7245 option 3

Chehalis School District
2025 SW Salsbury Ave.
Chehalis, WA  98532

Office:
(360) 807-7245

Fax:
(360) 748-8767

Rachel Dorsey
Rachel DorseyPrincipal of Orin C. Smith Elementary School
Jonathan Fox
Jonathan FoxAssistant Principal of Orin C. Smith Elementary School
Brenda Pohlman
Brenda PohlmanPrincipal of James W. Lintott Elementary School

Brenda has spent 23 years in education. She started her teaching career as the self- management teacher for grades K-6 for the Chehalis/ Centralia Special Education Cooperative. She was  previously a 4th grade teacher in Centralia and a Special Education Teacher at Chehalis Middle School. She served as a Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) in Tumwater School District and was Tumwater’s Supervisor of Special Education. She served as the Assistant Director of Special Education for the Chehalis/ Centralia Special Education Cooperative. She has been an Assistant Principal at  Cascade and R.E. Bennett and beginning in fall 2018 will be at James W. Lintott Elementary. 

She enjoys traveling,  photography, and spending time with family.

B.A.
St. Martin’s University

M.A.
Antioch University

Principal Certification
University of Washington

Appointed:
2014

E-mail:
bpohlman@chehalisschools.org

Chehalis-Centralia Student Support Cooperative
1265 SW Pacific Avenue
Chehalis, WA  98532

Office:
(360) 807-7245

Fax:
(360) 748-8767

Chris Simpson
Chris SimpsonPrincipal of Chehalis Middle School
Chris Simpson came to the Chehalis School District in July of 2006 from the Kent School District where he was an educational assistant and elementary teacher in both general and physical education.  He graduated from Western Washington University in 1996 with a B.A. degree in both Psychology and Sociology.  After working for Nordstrom and serving as an Academic Advisor at City University, he returned to school, earning both his Master in Teaching degree and Principal Certification from City University. He is a proud Dad to three daughters and enjoys spending time with them and watching all their sports and activities.
A.A.
Olympic College

B.A.
Western Washington University

M.A.
City University

Principal Certification
City University

Appointed:
2006 Cascade Elementary, Principal
2012 CMS, Principal

Email:
csimpson@chehalisschools.org

Website:
Chehalis Middle School

Telephone:
(360) 807-7230

Heidi Fagerness
Heidi FagernessAssistant Principal of Chehalis Middle School
Email:
hfagerness@chehalisschools.org

Website:
Chehalis Middle School

Telephone:
(360) 807-7230

Bob Walters
Bob WaltersPrincipal of W. F. West High School
As a  W.F. West graduate, Bob Walters is proud to be a bearcat. He began his teaching career in Kodiak, Alaska in 1987. from there he went to Snohomish High School where he taught Woodshop, Construction, Physical Education, coached wrestling and served as the ASB advisor. Mr. Walters came back to W.F. West High School  in 2000 where he served as Assistant Principal for 5 years. Bob is the very proud dad to 3 boys who are all attending Chehalis Schools and looking forward to being bearcats like their dad.
A.A.
Centralia Community College

B.A.
Eastern Washington University

M.A.
City University
Master of Education Technology Education
Master of Education School Administration

Email:
bwalters@chehalisschools.org

Web site:
W. F. West High School

Telephone:
(360) 807-7235

Tom Elder
Tom Elder Assistant Principal of W.F. West High School
Appointed:
2014
Jeff Johnson
Jeff JohnsonAssistant Principal of W. F. West High School and Chehalis School District Athletic Director
Prior to coming to Chehalis School District, Jeff Johnson spent seventeen years in the Tenino School District. During his tenure in Tenino, Jeff served in many different roles including Head Baseball Coach, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Head Girls Basketball Coach, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Track coach and Assistant Principal at Tenino High School. Jeff spent his most recent seven years in Tenino as the High School Principal. Jeff enjoys camping, clamming, hunting, fishing and Cougar athletics.

Email:
jjohnson2@chehalisschools.org

Web site:
W.F. West

Telephone:
(360) 807-7235

Christine VoelkerAssistant Principal/CTE Director of W. F. West High School

Email:
cvoelker@chehalisschools.org

Web site:
W.F. West

Telephone:
(360) 807-7235

Tim Touhey
Tim TouheyPrincipal of Green Hill Academic School, Lewis County Alternative School, and Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center

B.A.
Western Washington University
Business Administration (1982)

B.S.
Central Washington University
Marketing Education (1986)

M.Ed.
Central Washington University
Business and Marketing Education (1991)

Principal Certification
Washington State University Vancouver (2007)

Email:
ttouhey@chehalisschools.org

Telephone:
(360) 740-3520