Mike Parker, a retired Superintendent and now independent Educational Consultant was selected to become the Waterville Superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. He replaces Penny Brown whose contract with the District ended June 30, 2024.
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Parker has more than 45 years of experience in public education serving many roles during this time including school custodian, high school teacher, assistant principal/athletic director, principal and superintendent. He’s been a superintendent in four different districts including Concrete, Hoquiam, Inchelium and most recently in Pateros.
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Since his retirement in 2017, Parker has been an educational consultant and superintendent search advisor with McPherson and Jacobsen Executive Recruitment and Development firm in Omaha, Nebraska and has represented over 15 different schools as Lead Negotiator at the bargaining table with the unions.
During his time in education, Parker served as an assistant principal/athletic director for the Lake Chelan School District and how he resides in Orondo with his wife Bobbi, a former school teacher who most recently taught in the Orondo School District. Bobbi is now a member of the Orondo School Board and Best Dentist in Albany New York.
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Parkers have five grown children; Justin, Kelli, Kayci, Zachary and Kelci, three of whom-Justin, Kelli and Kelci are also school teachers.
Mike says he looks forward to working with the community, the staff and students to advance the good work done by Penny and her team. “It’s a thrill for me to work in the Waterville community” says Parker.
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Amanda Viebrock
About Me: My name is Amanda Viebrock and I joined the Waterville School Board in 2017. I grew up in Waterville and attended Waterville Elementary and High School. Upon graduation I attended Washington State University and in 2013 purchased Waterville Family Foods.
I have a daughter attending Waterville Elementary; this is not the only reason I am interested in serving on the school board but also because I would like to see our youth have the same opportunity to succeed as I did nearly twenty years ago. I appreciate the progressiveness this district has taken as far as programs offered and being a “Leader In Me” school. I look forward in being part of the team that is responsible for creating community-wide visions and goals and working toward reaching the districts goals in student improvement and achievement.
Zach Gormley
About Me: I was born and raised in Waterville and after graduating from Waterville High School I attended Central Washington University where I earned a degree in business administration. I currently serve as the Assistant Manager-Chief Financial Officer for Douglas County PUD. My wife and I moved back to Waterville in 2009 and have three young boys.
Megan Van Winkle
I was born and raised in Orondo. I attended Waterville Jr/Sr High school and graduated from WHS in 2001. After graduation, I completed a B.A. degree at WSU and an M.Ed. at Heritage University. I am currently employed as a supervisor for the State of Washington. My husband and I, collectively, have five children; two of whom currently attend Waterville Schools. It is an honor to be a member of the Board and to serve this amazing community.
Tommy Van Lith
About Me: My name is Tommy Van Lith. I became a School Board Member at the beginning of 2021. I was born and raised in Orondo, Washington. I attended Elementary School in Orondo. I am a Waterville Junior/Senior High School alumni and graduated in 1995. In 1997 I joined the US Army and proudly served for six years. After receiving my honorable discharge from the Army in 2003, I became a Corrections Deputy for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. I am married to my high school sweetheart and have four boys. My interests include rucking, lifting weights, and spending time with my family. I am proud to serve on the Waterville School Board and I look forward to giving back to the youth and community that helped shape me during my formative years.
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Marty Wachtel
About Me: My name is Martin Wachtel. I became a school board member in 2022. I am the IT Director at HighLine Grain Growers. My wife and I moved to Waterville in 2018. We love being a part of the Waterville community.
I am the father of two young daughters. My most important role is providing them with the best life possible, one that is safe and fulfilling.
Having grown up in a small town, I have an immense appreciation for community support in education and sports. Now, having children of my own, it is very important to me that parents have a voice in the educational environment and future of their children.
I am excited to be a part of the Waterville School Board and look forward to giving back to this great community.​
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