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Human Resources

Welcome to Ferndale School District.

Our district is dedicated to the achievement of all students both socially and academically. In addition, our community is supportive and committed to our schools. Student success in Ferndale is based on our outstanding staff and community. The staff of certificated and classified work as a family to nurture and care for each child.  They support and care for each other. This family environment separates our school district from others. Please take a minute and let our staff tell you about our district.

Meet Our Team!

Nicole Smith
Hiring Specialist &
Substitute Coordinator
nicole.smith@ferndalesd.org
360.383.9206

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Julie Carlson
HR Specialist 
Benefits and Leaves
julie.carlson@ferndalesd.org
360.383.9227  

Maris Holmgren
HR Specialist 
Certificated
maris.holmgren@ferndalesd.org
360.383.9232

Viry Ferreira
Administrative Assistant to Executive Director of Communications & Director of Human Resources
viry.ferreira@ferndalesd.org
360.383.9235 

 

Heidi Lindsay
HR Specialist 
Classified
heidi.lindsay@ferndalesd.org
360.383.9202

 

Kara Silsbee
Director of Human Resources
kara.silsbee@ferndalesd.org
360.383.9235