Administrative/Office
Superintendent Contact Information:
Waylon Michel, MA Educational Leadership
Superintendent
Paschal Sherman Indian School
509-422-7581 (work)
PASCHAL SHERMAN INDIAN SCHOOL
169 North End Omak Lake Road Omak, WA 98841
School Office: 509-422-7590
School fax: 509-422-7538
Superintendent- Waylon Michel
About Me:
My name is Waylon Michel, Superintendent of Paschal Sherman Indian School. I am a Yakama Tribal member and Colville Tribe descendent. Most of my family live in the area and are very close with my siblings. My family consists of my wife, her two daughters, and a grandson who is pretty funny.
I have received Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies K-8, Master's in Special Education K-12, and Master's in Educational Leadership I am working through EDR-8300 and plan to complete my PhD in Educational Leadership. My career expands from instructor, special education teacher, principal, and superintendent in the school setting. I reside on several boards in the community. This includes the behavioral health board, the local community college foundation board, and the STEC representative for tribally controlled schools WSNAEAC board. Each of these areas of my life are great experiences and I am looking forward to continuing through my education journey this last year.
Why I chose PSIS:
I chose Paschal Sherman Indian School as my career pathways was going toward education and a majority of my family had chosen this school as their home. My favorite part about PSIS is the long standing colleague that are her to support me.
Peru has been my big travel out of the country which was an amazing experience. I still keep in contact with many of my friends from those travels and hope to go back some day.
Interim Principal & Business Service Manager - Kori Jackson
Dean of Students - Katie Walker
Facilities & Maintenance Director-Randy Marcellay
Director of Special Education - Jacob Nicholson
Athletics Director - Juleah Buckner
Admin. Assistant Mildred Erb
IT Technician - Jonathan Edwards
Data Compliance Officer - Kassie Moore
CTE - Dr. Jordan Bradley, DVM
Security - Raena Fulton
Family Liaison - Duane Hall Jr.
School Office Secretary - Samarah LaFountaine
Nurse - Ben Swartsel, RN
About Me:
I have a son, daughter, and granddaughter. I am happiest when I am hunting, cross country skiing, or making pottery.
Before becoming a nurse, I fished commercially in Alaska, logged, built homes, and was a welder. After graduating from nursing school in 2009 I spent 9 years at Mid Valley Hospital with the majority of that time in the Emergency Room. After that, I spent some time as a charge nurse and case manager before finding my dream job at PSIS in 2021.
Why I chose PSIS:
I have always enjoyed working with children. Lucky for me, my wife is a teacher, so our schedules line up perfectly.
My goal for the year:
My goal is to have a happy and healthy year for staff and students.
Fun Fact:
I am a volunteer fire fighter with the Okanogan Fire Department. My wife and I have a pottery studio and we call ourselves "Wishful Thinking Pottery"
