Human Resources

Welcome to Human Resources

Chris Gardea
Assistant Superintendent

Walla Walla Public Schools employees are dedicated to providing students high quality instruction in an aligned and coherent system while addressing their social and emotional needs in a safe and engaging environment.  The Human Resource Department is committed to improving student learning by recruiting, hiring and supporting highly effective personnel.  Our goal is to attract and retain a diverse staff, which is representative of the students we serve, who are dedicated to our schools and district.

Email: cgardea@wwps.org

Mission Statement

To recruit a team of exceptionally qualified administrators, teachers and support staff dedicated to providing a safe, positive learning environment in which every student shall be valued, challenged, encouraged and have the opportunity to become a productive citizen.

Special Education Certification and Teacher Residency Program

Walla Walla Public Schools, Walla Walla Valley Education Association, and Washington Education Association (WEA) have partnered to offer WEA's Teacher Residency Program in Walla Walla Public Schools.  The Residency Program is an opportunity for you to earn your residency teacher certificate with an endorsement in special education and obtain a teaching position in our community.  Detailed information, applications, admissions, and program information is available here.

Human Resources Staff

Chris Gardea
Assistant Superintendent
Human Resources
cgardea@wwps.org
(509) 526-6711

Dr. Mindy Meyer
Director of Human Resources
mmeyer@wwps.org
(509) 526-6713

Judy Hui
Administrative Assistant for Human Resources
jhui@wwps.org
(509) 526-6712

Veronica Esparza
Human Resources Secretary
vesparza@wwps.org
(509) 526-6710

Shari Strickland
Substitute Coordinator
sastrickland@wwps.org
(509) 526-6743

Nora Badillo
Central Office Receptionist/Human Resources Secretary
nbadillo@wwps.org
(509) 526-6742