As the Superintendent, Dr. Kristi Dominguez sets the tone for Ferndale School District. She oversees one of Ferndale’s largest organizations, comprised of nearly 4,500 students and hundreds of staff members. Kristi also is the public face for Ferndale School District and is often found meeting with Ferndale residents and community groups, talking about the great projects occurring in their local schools. 

Kristi joined FSD in 2022. Prior to serving our community, she served as the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning in the Bellingham School District. Kristi has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Western Washington University and a doctorate degree in education from the University of Washington. 

As the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Support Services, Mark Deebach assists the Superintendent in providing leadership and vision by implementing the operational, safety, and financial priorities of the school district. His day-to-day management efforts ensure that all district support departments maintain a safe, clean learning environment for staff, students and the community. Additionally, he oversees the district’s strategic fiscal policy and financial services including budget, accounting and payroll.  

You will often find him at our latest construction sites, ensuring projects stay on time and on budget.  

Mark joined FSD in 2005. Prior to joining our community, he served as a financial analyst for Tacoma Public Schools and a student and fiscal coordinator at the Capital Region ESD 113 in Tumwater. Mark has a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University and master’s degree in business administration from Saint Martin's University. 

As the Executive Director of Communications at Ferndale School District, Celina Rodriguez oversees strategic communications and all aspects of internal and external communications, including publications, family notification system, the website and social media presence.  

Celina joined FSD in 2021. She has a bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Central Washington University, and previously led communications at Mount Vernon School District. Celina currently serves on the board for Washington Schools Public Relations Association as their Vice President of Marketing.  

As the Executive Director of Finance at Ferndale School District, Holly Graham oversees Ferndale School District's accounting, budget and payroll, along with the district's annual audit process. 

Holly joined FSD in 2015, serving for nine years as the Director of Accounting before rising to her current position. She has a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Western Washington University, and has also earned her Certified Public Accountant license. Before coming to Ferndale, Holly was an assistant state auditor for the Washington State's Auditor's Office.

As one of the Executive Directors of Teaching and Learning, Kellie Larrabee oversees Ferndale School District’s early learning programs and supports elementary and middle schools. She ensures that Ferndale’s youngest learners receive a quality, equitable education, and that elementary-level staff have the tools they need to achieve that goal. 

Kellie joined FSD in 2005. She previously served as the principal of Cascadia Elementary School. Kellie has a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a master’s degree in education from Ball State University.