New Regional Superintendents

Michelle Kuss-Cybula

Oak Harbor Superintendent

The Oak Harbor Public Schools Board of Directors selected Michelle Kuss-Cybula to be its next superintendent during a special meeting on Friday, March 4. In an upcoming meeting, the Board will begin negotiations with KussCybula with an expected start date of July 1, 2022. Interim Superintendent Karst Brandsma will remain as the district leader until his contract ends on June 30, 2022.

“We are excited to welcome Michelle to our community,” Board President John Diamond said. “The Board was incredibly impressed with her 30 years of educational leadership and her vast knowledge of our district. This was one of the most difficult decisions because of how deep our applicant pool was, and we feel strongly we have selected the best candidate to lead Oak Harbor Public Schools.”

Dr. Zachary Robbins

Marysville Superintendent

The Marysville School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to hire Dr. Zachary Robbins at a regular session board meeting.

Dr. Robbins currently serves as Principal of Cheyenne High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also serves the Nevada State Department of Education by providing leadership professional development to superintendents, district administrators, and principals across the state.

Dr. Robbins earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Boston College; his Master’s Degree in Education Administration & Policy from Howard University; and his Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Howard University. Dr. Robbins will begin July 1 of this year.

Dr. Kristi Dominguez

Ferndale Superintendent

Ferndale School Board has selected Dr. Kristi Dominguez as its new superintendent.

Dominguez currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning for the Bellingham School District. The board approved Dominguez’s appointment in a unanimous vote on Friday, March 25, 2022. She is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2022.

Dominguez was selected from a large pool of well-qualified applicants for her demonstrated visionary leadership qualities, focus on removing barriers and promoting excellence for all students, and rich background that resonated with students, staff, and community.

Dominguez will take over the superintendent position from Interim Superintendent Mark Deebach who was appointed after Dr. Linda Quinn retired in October 2021.

David VanderYacht

Lynden Superintendent

The Lynden School Board has named David VanderYacht as its new superintendent. VanderYacht currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for the Lynden School District.

The board approved VanderYacht’s appointment in a unanimous vote on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2022.

VanderYacht was selected from a pool of ten wellqualified applicants for his demonstrated performance, unique understanding of our community, and vision for the school district.

Lynden School Board President Brian Johnson shared that the School Board had three highly qualified applicants and the Board appreciates the involvement of parents, staff, and stakeholders. Johnson said, “We share in David’s excitement for the future of our school community and look forward to our partnership.”