Index School Board

Index School District is governed by a board of directors consisting of five community members who are accountable to and elected by the Index community. The School Board provides direction to their superintendent and generally advises on budgetary, program policy, and staff members. The Board invites you to attend meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. All members of our school board are committed to seeing the best education for your children. Notices of school board meetings are posted on the reader board at the local store and the front door of the school.

As of July 1, 2023, Index School District has completed their budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Amy Johnson – President
Seat 5 Expires 2023
Amy Johnson recently received a certificate for 10 years of service as a director on the Index School Board. Currently, she volunteers once a week at Sultan Middle School. In the past, she has been a classroom volunteer and provided nursing services to the Index School. In 2003, Amy graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor’s in nursing sciences. For 9 years she has worked as a medical-surgical staff nurse, and a relief charge nurse at Providence Everett Medical Center. She is currently studying for her certification in medical-surgical nursing. When not working or studying, she enjoys cooking, gardening, knitting, skiing, and hiking. Amy and her husband Dean have been married for 18 years, and have lived in Index for nearly 14 years. They have three daughters, Addie, Emily, and Isla.

Sue Cross – Vice President
Seat 3 Expires 2023
Susan is a long-time resident of Index, now retired, with background in healthcare and Human Resources. She volunteered as an EMT with Index Fire District for over 10 years and is a founder and past president of Friends of Heybrook Ridge, among other current volunteer activities. She is a strong supporter of the values that education brings to the lives of families and the philosophy that Index School District embraces. Of particular interest to her is development of every student’s capabilities, support of school staff, and long-range sustainability of our unique school, environment, and community. Susan is married for 42 years to her husband Bill. Her family also includes two grown sons, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren.

Kathy Corson
Seat 2 Expires 2025
Kathy moved to Index in 2006, and is a regular face around The River House where she serves delicious lattes and helps guests plan local adventures. She and her husband, Blair, have 2 young children (William and Amelia) who are already training to take over the family business. Kathy has been working in local classrooms since high school – as a teachers assistant, a sign language interpreter, and a substitute teacher. She has a teaching certificate from WWU and loves being a part of the Index School community. Her hobbies include kayaking, photography, gardening, and exploring with her family.

Kimberly Elias – Transportation Director/Teacher Liaison

Seat 1, Expires 2023

Kim Elias was born and raised in the Seattle area. She grew up skiing at Stevens Pass and has now lived in the Index area for 20+ years. She has been married for 12 years (to Cameron Elias) and is a stay at home mom with two young girls, Emily and Carly, who both attend the Index School. In her free time she enjoys knitting hats skiing, gardening, and making pottery.

Caleb Carrington – Legislative/Small Schools Director

Seat 4, Expires 2023

I was born in North Texas and stumbled upon the wonderful town of Index some 24 years later. I met my partner here and we never really left. We live in Index with our young child, Izaiah, and a surly cat named Oscar.

I graduated college with the intention of becoming a teacher, after long term substituting and teaching for a year in a youth prison in Colorado, I made my way back to school where I earned my Masters in Teaching from Seattle University. I am currently a stay-at-home Dad until Zay goes off to school. I am a staunch supporter and advocate for equitable, inclusive, public education that is student-centered and serves all students and the great community.