Heidi Fagerness

Dedicated and experienced educational leader committed to fostering student success, strengthening school culture, and supporting staff growth. Passionate about servant leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• AWSP, Association of Washington School Principals
• CEC, Council for Exceptional Children
• WSCA, Washington State Coaches Association

• Special Education Teacher, WF West High School, 08/01/92, 08/01/16
• Adjunct Instructor, City University, Susan Albright School of Education, 08/01/07, Present
• Varsity Volleyball Coach, 08/01/94, 08/01/99
• Varsity Volleyball Coach, 08/01/07, Present
• Middle School Volleyball Coach, 08/01/92, Present
• Assistant Volleyball Coach, Centralia Community College, 08/01/00, 08/01/04
• Link Crew Advisor, Freshman Transition Leadership Program, 2000

• Chris Simpson, Principal, Chehalis Middle School, 360.807.7230, csimpson@chehalisschools.org
• Jack Arend, Director, AWSP, 360.584.5209, jack@awsp.org
• Jenny Thornberg, Registrar, Chehalis Middle School, 360.269.5348, jthornberg@chehalisschools.org

• Assistant Principal, Chehalis Middle School, 08/01/18, Present, Lead student discipline with a proactive, instructional approach to behavior management, Strengthened discipline systems while responding to student behavior, Developed and implemented intervention protocols to support student success, Spearheaded improvements in attendance accountability with a team-based, proactive approach, Introduced and implemented SEL framework and systems to deliver, Introduced MTSS framework to enhance academic and behavioral outcomes, Provided instructional leadership through teacher evaluations, coaching, and collaboration, Fostered a culture of belonging, celebrating staff and student achievements year-round
• Assistant Principal, Centralia Middle School, 08/01/16, 08/01/18, Led discipline and intervention strategies, incorporating Trauma-Informed Practices, Facilitated PBIS implementation to improve student behavior and school climate, Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement, Strengthened support systems for special education students
• AWSP Leadership Roles, Washington State Assistant Principal of the Year (2024), AWSP Member (Since 2016), Middle-Level Representative, ESD 113 Grade Level Leadership Committee, Active participant in statewide leadership initiatives and advocacy efforts