Human Resources

CONNECT . HONOR . EMPOWER

The Human Resources team welcomes our role and responsibility as the focal point for empowering our district colleagues to make a difference in the learning and lives of Issaquah School District students. We are dedicated to being a resource to staff and committed to implementing staff support systems for our colleagues who work to ensure that students become honorable, thinking, skillful citizens, prepared for and eager to accept the challenges of life in a dynamic global environment. As an HR team we:

CONNECT employees to professional development and training, to collaborative opportunities, and to support systems available;

HONOR the dignity and competency of our employees, acting with respect and integrity to navigate challenges while celebrating outstanding contributions; and

EMPOWER employees to maximize their positive impact on our learning community.

Come, make a difference. Work with us!

Human Resources
Donna Hood, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
5150 220^th Ave SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
425-837-7060
HoodD@issaquah.wednet.edu

Amanda Dorey, Director of Human Resources
Certificated Employees, Custodial/Maintenance, Food Service, Transportation
425-837-7056
DoreyA@issaquah.wednet.edu

Carleena Pfeiffer, Director of Human Resources
Office Professionals, Paraprofessionals, Unrepresented, Coaches
425-837-7055
PfeifferC@issaquah.wednet.edu

For Employment Application Support, please contact our Human Resources Specialists:

• Classified and Co-Curricular Applications: Amy Linzbach -  425-837-7044 / LinzbachA@issaquah.wednet.edu
• Certificated and Administrative Applications: Alyssa Xiong - 425-837-7027 / XiongP@issaquah.wednet.edu
• Substitute Applications: Patricia Neill - 425-837-7062 / NeillP@issaquah.wednet.edu

For Verification of Employment, depending on your inquiry, please visit the Verification of Employment page.

• For other employee-related information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-837-7060.
  Fax: 425-837-7064

For Benefits Information, contact the Benefits Coordinator:

• Tessa Ruopp - 425-837-7065 / RuoppT@issaquah.wednet.edu

For Payroll Questions, contact the Payroll Department:

• Payroll Customer Service Line:  425-837-7022   
• Payroll Website