Superintendent's Cabinet

Moriah serves as the Executive Director of Finance & Budget, providing leadership and oversight to the Accounting, Budget, Payroll, and Purchasing departments.  She is responsible for managing the district’s finances, accounting systems and financial statements, interpreting and implementing laws and regulations pertaining to financial data, forecasting revenues, preparing the annual budget, and serving as the Audit Officer to support the district’s mission.

Moriah has served in the roles of the Internal Auditor/Accountant, Controller, and Director of Finance for the ISD.  Prior to Issaquah, Moriah was an Assistant State Auditor and Fraud Specialist for the Washington State Auditor’s Office and a volunteer Compliance Accountant at the YWCA Seattle.  She served as the Washington Association of School Business Officials Accounting & Budgeting Committee Chair and on the YWCA Seattle Budget Committee.  She currently serves on the School District Accounting Advisory Committee and the WSCPA Government Affairs Committee. Moriah has held a Certified Public Accountant license since 2014 and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baker College.

Top strengths include: learner, achiever, relator, analytical, intellection.

Sharine provides leadership for the district’s efforts to align student learning, belonging and support systems across the organization. She oversees department leaders and initiatives within Teaching and Learning, Special Services, Integrated Supports, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Student Well-Being and Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Secondary STEM. She leads the intentional coordination of instructional supports and student services to ensure schools have the systems and resources needed to help every student succeed.

Prior to serving as Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning & Belonging, Sharine served as ISD’s Executive Director of Special Services, where she provided instructional and operational leadership for the department. In this role, she advanced inclusive practices across the district and strengthened connections between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and MTSS systems.

With more than 25 years of experience in public education, Sharine is known as an educational leader committed to equity, educational justice and serving students of all abilities. She is a former middle school special educator, school psychologist and building leader with experience in rural, suburban and urban educational settings. Sharine leverages her diverse professional background and multidimensional leadership perspectives to support equitable and inclusive learning environments for ALL students.

Top strengths include: learner, relator, maximizer, individualization, self-assurance.

Jacqueline supervises executive team members to ensure that school leaders and instructional strategies align with the district’s strategic goals. She helps lead the district’s efforts to advance academic achievement, improve instructional quality and increase access to high-quality learning experiences for all students.

Joining the district in 2025, Jacqueline is an ISD alumna who most recently served as instructional leadership executive director for Highline Public Schools. Under her leadership there, schools adopted new instructional frameworks and programs, strengthened collaboration, and improved outcomes through re-engagement strategies focused on credit recovery and increasing graduation rates. She also used instructional rounds to ensure active learning and engagement are consistent across schools, providing targeted feedback that supports improvements without disrupting classrooms or systems. In addition, Jacqueline led the launch of dual-language programming in high schools to promote equity and expand student access. Previously she served as a principal, assistant principal and middle school language arts teacher.

Top strengths include: learner, arranger, discipline, achiever, focus.

Jason serves as the district’s Chief Information and Technology Officer, guiding the strategic integration of technology across all instructional, operational and administrative systems. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience, including more than 20 years in K-12 education, where he has led major technology transformations, modernized infrastructure and strengthened data governance, and cybersecurity.

As CITO, Golec oversees the district’s information technology infrastructure, educational technology and student information systems departments. He will also participate in cross-departmental data collaboration to ensure that technology supports teaching and learning, enhances operational efficiency, and protects the privacy and security of student and staff data. With expertise in enterprise IT strategy, instructional technology integration, data analytics, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendor management, Golec developed a strong foundation in technology leadership. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he led secure network operations supporting both classified and unclassified missions at Hickam Air Force Base. After his service, he worked as a network engineer at Amazon before joining Bellevue School District.

As Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Donna oversees a team that facilitates the hiring of all staff, writes and issues staff contracts, conducts bargaining with eight labor units, oversees the evaluations forms and processes, conducts investigations into staff misconduct, approves leaves, collaborates with our Business Office on all issues surrounding pay and staffing, as well as ensures the hiring and deployment of subs.  Her team advises building-based and non-building-based administrators as they strive to manage and support staff in such a way that they are most successful in their job assignments.

Donna began teaching abroad as a Fulbright Scholar, came home to Seattle and completed her Master's in Teaching at the University of Washington.  She taught high school English for ten years at Sammamish High School in the Bellevue School District, earning her National Board Certificate along the way.  Donna earned her Principal’s and Superintendent’s Certificates from Western Washington University and began as an Assistant Principal with the Issaquah School District as a proud Patriot at Liberty High School in 2010.  In 2014, she had the distinct honor of becoming the Skyline High School principal and serving the Spartan community for four years before moving to the district office as the Executive Director of High Schools from 2018-2021. Donna is married and mom to two teenagers. Their family of four also enjoys the company of one lionhead bunny.

Top strengths include: strategic, relator, learner, input, achiever.

Stephanie oversees daily operations and instructional leadership within the Issaquah Special Services Department. She supervises Special Services leaders and programs that support students with disabilities across the district. She also provides continued thought-leadership of the district's commitment to Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and its integration with Special Services to strengthen coordinated supports for students.

Stephanie has extensive experience in public education with a focus on special education, student support systems and equitable practices. Prior to joining the Issaquah School District, she served as the Executive Director of Student and Special Services in the Marysville School District. She also held leadership roles in Seattle Public Schools and previously served the Issaquah School District during the COVID-19 pandemic before returning to the district in 2025. Stephanie is recognized as a statewide leader in professional learning, helping districts strengthen MTSS implementation and build inclusive systems that improve outcomes for students. She is committed to partnering with staff, school teams and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive.

The Executive Director of TLS provides leadership and support for the selection and maintenance of districtwide curriculum, administration of Title 1/LAP and English Language Learner programs, administration of state and district assessments and data systems, instructional use of educational technology, and support for high- leverage instructional practices.

Rich’s educational background reflects his ongoing pursuit of high- leverage instruction and systems that increase equity in education.  During a career that spans more than 28 years, Rich has taught high school math and social studies, and served 17 years as an elementary principal before joining the ISD cabinet.  He uses training, degrees and certifications in History, Math, ELL, Response to Intervention (RtI) and educational leadership to promote programs that meet the continuum of needs of our students and foster depth of understanding.  Rich enjoys paddleboarding and whitewater rafting, UW football, watching his son’s soccer games and spending time with friends and family.

Top strengths include: strategic, futuristic, communication, analytical, self-assurance.

As the Executive Director of Operations, Jason supervises and supports multiple departments in our system including Transportation, Food Services, Custodial and Maintenance, Safety and Security, and our Before and After School Care program.

Jason has worked in the Issaquah School District since 2004 and prior to that taught eighth grade U.S. History in the Federal Way School District. He has served in several roles in the ISD, including Assistant Principal, Principal, Executive Director of Middle Schools and now Executive Director of Operations. Jason earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Portland, his master's degree in School Administration from Central Washington University and his Superintendent’s Credentials from Seattle Pacific University.

Top strengths include: context, harmony, analytical, significance, relator.

Will is the Executive Director of Secondary Education. He supports secondary school leaders to ensure the day-to-day operations, including academics, of the district's six middle schools and five high schools support student learning.

Will has 15 years of experience in education and leadership. Most recently, he served as principal of the International High School of Beijing, where he led efforts that reduced student stress, expanded access to rigorous coursework and improved student achievement. He previously served as an assistant principal, dean of students and social studies teacher at Skyline High School. Throughout his career, Will has demonstrated a commitment to building authentic relationships, supporting student well-being and strengthening school systems to help every student succeed.

Melinda is the Executive Director of Elementary Education. Her responsibilities include oversight of eight elementary schools, early learning, and associated special programs.

Melinda has been a reading specialist, classroom teacher, middle school assistant principal, special projects coordinator, elementary school principal, and program director before her current role. She values partnerships with staff, families, and community members, centering on advocating for hope. She is dedicated to closing opportunity gaps for historically underserved student groups through early intervention and personalized learning. Melinda has raised and trained a therapy dog that works with elementary-aged children during the school year, and her idea of a perfect day is spending time at the lake with her family.

Top strengths include: learner, arranger, individualization, futuristic, positivity.

As the Executive Director of Communications, Mark supports ISD's mission, vision and strategic plan by providing external and internal communications leadership, team management, engagement and messaging, marketing and brand strategy, public and media relations, and print, digital and web services. In this role, he also directs all work to support initiatives and goals per the Superintendent in alignment with School Board priorities.  

Mark is a marketing and communication professional with over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors. He has held leadership roles in marketing and communications serving Fortune 500 companies, tech startup and large K-12 school districts. Committed to student-centered decisions, he has led award-winning campaigns, rebranding efforts and digital divide initiatives. He has built school communication teams using an agency model focused on proactive communication, strategic marketing, crisis management and budget oversight. Mark holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts from Central Michigan University and has been a member of National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA), Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) and Public and Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Top strengths include: learner, achiever, relator, responsibility, belief.

Alaina is the Executive Director of Elementary Education. She provides leadership, guidance and support to a cohort of the district's elementary principals to advance high quality instruction, positive school cultures and strong partnerships with students, families and staff.

Alaina has worked in education for more than 17 years. Throughout her career, she has served students and families as a special educator, elementary principal and district leader. Most recently, she led the district's equity and counseling work, helping strengthen systems that support student belonging, well being and success. As a former principal, Alaina understands the importance of supporting school leaders and fostering inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. She is committed to educating the whole child and ensuring students can learn locally and excel globally.

Top strengths include: achiever, developer, individualization, strategic, relator.

Martin is responsible for the management and oversight of the district budget process, accounting/financial services, and operations departments; including Capital Projects, Facility Services (Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds), Student Records/Information Systems, Risk Management, Transportation, Food Service, Facilities Scheduling, Energy Management, Safety/Security, and Technology.

Prior to his current role, Martin served the Issaquah School District as the Executive Director of Finance and Support Services, Executive Director of Operations, and the Director of Finance.  Previous experience includes Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for the Tukwila School District and auditor for the Washington State Auditor’s Office. Martin has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Washington State University and a Master of Business Administration from Gonzaga University.   Martin was born and raised in Tacoma and now resides in Renton with his wife and two daughters.  Both daughters attend schools in the Issaquah School District.

Top strengths include: analytical, harmony, achiever, developer, futuristic.