Leadership Team
Expert Leadership
WAVA's administrators represent some of Washington's leading experts on school management. Their innovation, expertise, and dedication are your family's assurance of first-rate quality in every aspect of the virtual academy experience.
Experienced, State-Certified Teachers
WAVA's state-certified teachers average 15 years of experience in traditional school settings as well as virtual school environments. All of our teachers are committed to serving their students and helping you, the parent, every step of the way.
Seasoned Staff
The Washington Virtual Academies staff is dedicated to making our online school an ideal learning experience for all students. Additionally, the K12 support staff handles the technology and other back-end business aspects for our school, providing all WAVA families with a strong technical support system.
Meet our Leadership Team

Susan Boyer
WAVA
Executive Director

Tom Yahraes
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Terry Ackerman
6th- 12th grade Principal

Lia Carlile
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Amalia Walle
K- 5th grade Principal

Mark Lagerquist
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal



Taylor Kreilmann
CTE
Administrator

Amy Peterson
Operations Manager

Lillian Leotiota
Assistant Operations Manager

Heather Bennett
Student Support Supervisor

Danielle Beyer
Assessment Administrator

Hailey Chamberlain
Community Engagement Specialist
Expert Leadership
WAVA's administrators represent some of Washington's leading experts on school management. Their innovation, expertise, and dedication are your family's assurance of first-rate quality in every aspect of the virtual academy experience.
Experienced, State-Certified Teachers
WAVA's state-certified teachers average 15 years of experience in traditional school settings as well as virtual school environments. All of our teachers are committed to serving their students and helping you, the parent, every step of the way.
Seasoned Staff
The Washington Virtual Academies staff is dedicated to making our online school an ideal learning experience for all students. Additionally, the K12 support staff handles the technology and other back-end business aspects for our school, providing all WAVA families with a strong technical support system.
Meet our Leadership Team

Susan Boyer
WAVA
Executive Director

Terry Ackerman
6th- 12th grade Principal

Amalia Walle
K- 5th grade Principal

Tom Yahraes
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Lia Carlile
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Mark Lagerquist
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Kala Lougheed
Assistant Principal
K-5th Grade

Taylor Kreilmann
CTE
Administrator

Shelley Sears
Special Programs
Administrator


Amy Peterson
Operations Manager

Lillian Leotiota
Assistant Operations Manager

Heather Bennett
Student Support Supervisor

Hailey Chamberlain
Community Engagement Specialist
Expert Leadership
WAVA's administrators represent some of Washington's leading experts on school management. Their innovation, expertise, and dedication are your family's assurance of first-rate quality in every aspect of the virtual academy experience.
Experienced, State-Certified Teachers
WAVA's state-certified teachers average 15 years of experience in traditional school settings as well as virtual school environments. All of our teachers are committed to serving their students and helping you, the parent, every step of the way.
Seasoned Staff
The Washington Virtual Academies staff is dedicated to making our online school an ideal learning experience for all students. Additionally, the K12 support staff handles the technology and other back-end business aspects for our school, providing all WAVA families with a strong technical support system.
Meet our Leadership Team

Susan Boyer
WAVA
Executive Director

Terry Ackerman
6th- 12th grade Principal

Amalia Walle
K- 5th grade Principal

Tom Yahraes
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Lia Carlile
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Mark Lagerquist
6th- 12th grade
Assistant Principal

Kala Lougheed
Assistant Principal
K-5th Grade

Taylor Kreilmann
CTE
Administrator

Shelley Sears
Special Programs
Administrator

Alyson Kerley
Testing Coordinator

Amy Peterson
Operations Manager

Lillian Leotiota
Assistant Operations Manager

Heather Bennett
Student Support Supervisor

Hailey Chamberlain
Community Engagement Specialist