The Woodland School District Board of Directors consists of five school board members, elected by ballot by the registered voters of the district. Except as otherwise provided by law, board members hold office for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The terms of board members are staggered as provided by law.

The school board acts as the policy-making body of the district and is responsible and accountable for planning, policy, advocacy, and evaluation. Working within a framework of state and federal laws, the board provides direction for the district, approving policies, making financial decisions, determining building needs, and approving the budget. The board regularly reviews the progress of the district.


Superintendent

Michael Smiling PhotoMichael Green
360-841-2700
greenm@woodlandschools.org

It is an honor to serve as superintendent of the Woodland Public Schools since 2007. Woodland has been a great place for my own children to grow and learn. It is a community that I have grown to love and am proud to call it my home.  My driving goal is to see our school board vision become a reality for each child.

My adult working life has been committed to public education. I am passionate about the purpose, mission, and work of public schools as a pillar of our democracy.   I have taught in a one-room schoolhouse in a remote Alaskan village, taught first-grade in the Puget Sound area, and served as an elementary principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent.

I hold a Bachelors's degree in Business, a Bachelors's degree in education, and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. I have completed extensive post-graduate education and hold a superintendent’s certificate.

I am married and together we are parents to two great kids. A daughter who graduated from Woodland High School in 2015 and a son who graduated with the class of 2017.


Meet Our Board of Directors

District #1

Sarah PhotoSarah Stuart
sarah.stuart@woodlandschools.org

Sarah was raised in Woodland and graduated from Woodland’s schools. Following graduation, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from Linfield College, worked as an RN for eight years, and is currently staying home to raise her young children.

She and her husband, Dan, have four children who currently attend Woodland Public Schools. Sarah loves the Woodland community and cares deeply about the education her children receive in Woodland schools.

“As our community grows in size and diversity, I look forward to seeking solutions to meet the needs of all the children in our community.”

District #2

Janice PhotoJanice Watts, Board President
janice.watts@woodlandschools.org

Janice was raised in Woodland and attended Woodland schools. After graduating Woodland High School, she focused her attentions on raising a family and working to the banking field. Currently. she is the owner and operator of a local business.  Janice  and her husband currently have four children who have all graduated from Woodland's schools.

"As a parent and member of the community, I remain very interested in our children's education in our fast-growing School District."

District #3

Jeff Wray, Board Vice-President
jeff.wray@woodlandschools.org

Jeff Wray attended and graduated from the Kennewick School District in Kennewick, Washington. After high school, he focused on his career before later earning a bachelor’s degree in education from Washington State University. Wray’s family, his wife and two children moved to the Woodland area in 2017 

“I want a way to give back to the Woodland, a community that welcomed me with open arms. I love and appreciate the small-town feel Woodland offers and serving on the school board seemed like a good fit with my skill set.”

District #4

Trish Huddleston PhotoTrish Huddleston
trish.huddleston@woodlandschools.org

Trish Huddleston attended and graduated from Camas School District in Camas, Washington. After high school, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from DeVry University in Phoenix, Arizona.

She lives in Woodland with her two children, Devon, who attends Woodland High School, and Sierra, who is currently homeschooled in fifth grade, along with her partner, Derek, and their pets: four sugar gliders, two Dwarf Chinese hamsters, and three cats. Trish moved to Woodland in 2020 and loves the small-town community.

“Education is the future of our country, and our kids are the leaders of tomorrow. I look forward to ensuring Woodland Public Schools continues its mission of ‘serving and supporting ALL children, ensuring EACH child has FULL access to, is engaged in, and obtains an excellent education that prepares them for responsible citizenship and a future of adaptability and success in life and their chosen endeavors.’”

District #5

Tom Guthrie
tom.guthrie@woodlandschools.org

Tom Guthrie and his wife, Kari, moved to Woodland in 2004. Their oldest daughter graduated from Woodland with the class of 2020 and their two younger daughters both attend Woodland Middle School.  

"For me and my family, we love the Woodland community. Woodland has excellent teachers that really want to see their students succeed, not just with an education, but in life. Therefore, if there's anyway that I can help our kids, I want to do it."

Our Student Representative

Our Student Representative for the 2022-2023 school year is Brooklynn Donald. Brooklynn is a senior at Woodland High School and has attended Woodland schools since Kindergarten. She is active in cross country and track, Knowledge Bowl, and Honours Society. Outside of school, Brooklynn likes to read, listen to music, and serving as a leader at her church.