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Tigard, Oregon – Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD) Director of Secondary Amber Fields announced today that Cindy Pellicci will be the new principal at Fowler Middle School. Pellicci assumes the role on July 1, 2024, replacing current Principal Andy Van Fleet who will become the new Principal at Sherwood Middle School. 

“Our students, staff, families, and community members all voiced their desire for a leader who is visionary, a strategic thinker, equity-centered, strong communicator, experienced in middle school environments, and collaborative,” said Director Fields. “Our stakeholder groups involved in the hiring process unanimously felt that Cindy Pellicci embodies these qualities, and I wholeheartedly agree. As Fowler’s current associate principal, Cindy will seamlessly continue her career journey in the place she calls home, ready to lead with thoughtfulness and passion.”

Cindy brings 18 years of experience in education primarily serving in TTSD both at Fowler and Tigard High School. She joined TTSD in 2008 as a Health teacher before transitioning to Tigard High School’s first On-Track Coordinator. Cindy held that position for five years at which point she progressed into her current role as an Associate Principal at Fowler Middle School.

“As a longtime member of the Fowler Middle School community, I have spent eleven years building strong relationships with all stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and community members, by actively listening, valuing diverse perspectives, and fostering a sense of belonging. It will be an extraordinary honor to serve as the next school leader. I will work tirelessly to ensure that our pandemic-impacted students & staff can re-center the school-house as a hub of academic, social, and emotional growth and joy.”

After serving four years in the United States Navy, Pellicci earned her BS Ed. at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut. She then completed her MS in Educational Leadership from Western Governor’s University where she earned her Principal’s Licensure. She is currently enrolled in the University of Oregon Professional Administrator Licensure program. 

Jessica Seay

Tigard, Oregon - After a national search, Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD) Superintendent Dr. Sue Rieke-Smith announced today that Jessica Seay will be the District’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) beginning July 1, 2024. Seay, serving currently as the St. Helens School District Director of Fiscal Services, will step into the position currently held by CFO David Moore who announced his retirement at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. 

“It's an immense privilege to be able to join the Tigard-Tualatin team and work with education, support, and operations staff, to ensure equitable educational opportunities for students. I look forward to continuing the District's work in aligning financial resources to strategic investments so that Tigard-Tualatin School District is well-positioned to continuously address the diverse needs of our students and the communities we serve.”

Seay holds a BA in Business Administration from Washington State University and a Certificate in Education Finance from Georgetown University.  She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Oregon Association of School Business Officials, serving as the Professional Development Committee Chair.  Seay is also a current member of the Oregon Department of Education Program Budgeting and Accounting Manual Committee.  

Seay began her career using her accounting background to support nonprofit organizations working with Clark Nuber Public Accounting Firm where she received training in not-for-profit accounting, organizational internal controls, and best practices in governance.  In this work, she also audited Federal programs and supervised staff navigating the accounting reporting requirements.