Staff Directory - Kamiakin Middle School

Administration

Tim Patterson

Principal

Elise LaMont

Associate Principal, students A-L

Katie Mikel

Associate Principal, students M-Z

Alex Vecchiolla

Dean of Students

Our mission is “student learning”, truly why we and your students are here! The heart of Kamiakin beats strongly and a feeling of family is pervasive.
To help us accomplish this, our staff norms center on communication and collaboration. We welcome your advocacy for your student and appreciate your help as we strive to provide the learning and success of each of our students. Voicemail and email will be responded to within 48 hours.
- Tim

tpatterson@lwsd.org

Greetings! I look forward to coming to school every day to be part of the amazing Kamiakin community. My core values include the belief that all students can learn and that education must involve a holistic perspective of student needs. I value inquiry, critical thinking, and collaboration in instruction, and I am passionate about working with community partners and our diverse families and staff to close our achievement gaps. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns about student discipline, athletics, school safety, ASB activities, special education, and/or student intervention systems. I love serving kids to help them set and achieve goals, prepare for a successful high school experience, and promote an inclusive and safe student culture.
- Elise

elamont@lwsd.org

-Katie

kmikel@lwsd.org

I am excited to a part of Kamiakin Middle School and serving the students and families of Kamiakin as the Dean of Students. I love the community that surrounds Kamiakin middle school, and I look forward to teaching the young members of this community. I will strive to serve the students and families here and I hope to get to know every one of the students and families here. I believe that school is a excellent opportunity for students to learn to be a productive and helpful members of their community. Please do not hesitate to reach out to introduce yourself or with any questions or concerns.

-Alex

avecchiolla@lwsd.org

Teaching Staff

A - Ke

Ashley Anderson
Math

Julie Bergevin

Science

Shantyle Black
PE

Virginia Bratton
LA/SS, Quest

Alysa Challman
SpEd, Resource

Jack Henry Clemens
Math/ Science

Stacey Conley
LA/SS

Kaylee Crawford
Science

Kris Dougherty
Science

Katherine Enslein
LA/SS

Christina Gregori
Computer Lit

Kody Hauck
LA/SS

Neil Kells
PE, Athletic Director

Ko - Q

Cristina Kollinger-Collesei
Spanish

Kris Lemley
Health

Lexi Magistrale
Band

Marcy Martin
LA/SS Quest

David Meza
Orchestra

Melodie Nagasawa
Math

Lorin O'Rear
LA/SS

Tyler Paris
LA/SS, Leadership

Sara Partlow
Math/Science

Paige Pereira
ML

Rachael Perkins
Art

Sherri Pflager
Transition Teacher

R - Z

Kelsey Ruth
Math

Jared Sadowsky
Technology

Mackenzie Shimojima
ML

Cindy Simon
Librarian

Jeremiah Skalisky
LA/SS Quest, ML

Sue Smith
PE

Kerie TaborDunn
FCS

Seema Vaze
Math

Jasper Wensnahan
LA/SS

Jolie Wolcott
SpEd

Kristi Young
LA/SS

Counseling

Office Staff

Nurse and Health Room

Library Staff

Specialists

Additional Resources

Family & Community Engagement

Jessica Williams
jwilliams@lwsd.org

My role includes collaborating with administration, teachers, counselors, families and community members to ensure that students receive the support they need to be successful. This involves providing equitable services for families and students with varying needs; advocating for students and families; and implementing family engagement programs and learning opportunities, as well as cultural events.

It is my passion to help bridge gaps that may arise due to differences in language, socioeconomic status, social practices, culture, etc. to ensure that all students and families feel connected, supported and valued.

I am honored to serve the Kamiakin community as the Family and Community Engagement Liaison.

Communities in School

Cyrus Malapajo
c-cmalapajo@lwsd.org

I work with families and students needing additional community resources when dealing with challenges outside of the school system. These challenges can include issues around food insecurity, housing, bills, transportation. The goal is to assist families to alleviate challenges at home so their student(s) can excel in school.

Additionally, I am continuously seeking out community programs, opportunities, and resources to connect with and bring into Kamiakin that will benefit our students, families, and school community in a more streamlined approach.

Another major task of mine is providing additional support for students via mentorship and small groups. Students facing higher needs can be referred, whom I can closely work with to address and alleviate any challenge areas.

Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Kassidy Gordon
c-kagordon@lwsd.org

My role at Kamiakin is to provide individual and group mental health counseling, substance use counseling, and suicide and substance use prevention services.

Some of the challenges I can help students with include (but are not limited to): anxiety, depression, suicidal thinking, trauma, conflict with friends and/or family, grief and loss, behavior challenges at school and home, and substance use (vaping, nicotine, cannabis use, etc.).

Currently, I am licensed in the state of Washington as an Independent Clinical Social Work Associate and Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee. I am trained in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention.

Counseling services are confidential and comply with HIPAA regulations (the exceptions being: imminent threat of suicide, harming others, being harmed by others, or client/parent gives written permission).

School Engagement Specialist

Ebonee Hines
ehines@lwsd.org

As School Engagement Specialist for the Juanita Learning Community, I provide support for students with attendance challenges. I partner with these students, their families, and school staff to identify and reduce barriers to success and increase school engagement. This includes administering needs assessments, coordinating interventions to ensure students have access to the services and resources needed to overcome challenges, and filing truancy petitions in accordance with the state’s Becca Bill.

In this role, I serve as a liaison between schools, families, and the King County Juvenile Court. I support students and families as they navigate the truancy process and the court system. Ultimately, my goal is to advocate for the individual needs of students while promoting regular school attendance.