District Office Leadership

Superintendent: Dr. Alexa Allman

Alexa was hired in Deer Park Schools in 2021 as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and Human Resources. As District Superintendent, Alexa is responsible for administration of the schools under applicable laws, the policies of the Board, and the authority vested in the position by the State of Washington. The Superintendent is hired by, and is directly responsible to, the district's Board of Directors. Alexa provides leadership and supervision for school district administrators and works to ensure the best educational opportunities for all children. Responsibilities include providing long-range vision and strategic leadership for the school district, oversight of the district’s annual budget, supervision of the district’s instructional and non-instructional programs and operations, working with all district personnel, as well as handling community relations. You can reach Alexa at (509) 464-5500

Assistant Superintendent: Suzanne McKibbon

After extensive background in school in Washington and Minnesota, Suzanne came to Deer Park in 2021. Aside from working directly with the superintendent on strategic vision and execution of operational objectives, Suzanne's primary duties include oversight of the district's Special Services and providing leadership and support to Human Resources. In her work in Deer Park, Suzanne develops, plans, and implements program goals and objectives for the district’s Special Services department; perhaps her most important duty however, is focused on overseeing policies and procedures which ensure quality programs for the special education and at-risk students served in Deer Park Schools. Suzanne directs and supervises the district’s special education program staff, which includes special education teachers and support staff, and supports the nursing staff. Suzanne also serves as the assistant superintendent of Human Resources which includes employee relations, negotiations, and labor management. Suzanne can be reached in her office at (509) 464-5526.

Director of Teaching and Learning: Anya Gumke

Anya joined Deer Park School District in 2023. She comes to Deer Park with extensive teaching experience, primarily at the secondary level. Recently Anya served as a high school assistant principal in Mead School District. She brings her educational, instructional, and technological expertise with her. Anya will lead Deer Park School District in all things curriculum, instruction, and assessment as well as support the professional learning and development of educators. Anya can be reached in her office at (509) 464-5509.

Director of Business Services: Brendon Myers

Having previously worked in school finance for ESD 101 and Freeman School District, Brendon joined Deer Park in 2021. Brendon's responsibilities include oversight of all the district's fiscal operations - this includes payroll, financial reports (state reporting), investments, tax collection, employee contracts, food service, transportation, purchasing of equipment and supplies and all other financial matters. The Dir. of Business Services also assists the Superintendent in the development and management of the district’s annual budget, oversees the activities related to budgetary revenues and expenditures, and supports the district's bargaining team with data and information necessary for negotiations with collective bargaining units. Brendon can be reached at (509) 464-5506.

District Office Support Staff

Payroll Officer - Ulli Barlass (464.5511)

HR Coordinator - Terra Sirevog (464.5508)

Admin Systems Coordinator & Superintendent Assistant - Kayanne Harper (464.5512)

Accounts Payable & Board Coordinator - Joanne Greer (464.5517)

Special Services Admin Assistant - Tricia Butler (464.5525)

Please - don't hesitate to call (509.464.5500) or send us a message!

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