Westfield Washington Schools makes key leadership appointments

District announces pair of internal hires after retirement of Dr. Stacey McGuire

Westfield Washington Schools (WWS) has announced the appointment of two members of its administrative team.

Dr. Chase Stinson, who served 19 years as the Director of Student Services, will transition to the role of Director of Human Resources. This move comes as Dr. Stacey McGuire retires from the position.

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Dr. Lindsay Tomamichel, previously the Director of College, Career & Strategic Initiatives, will step into Stinson’s former role, overseeing the district’s special education programming, but with a new name: Director of Exceptional Learners.

Stinson said he is looking forward to his new role.

“I am very excited about this new opportunity with the school district that I love,” he said. “I remain committed to assisting district team members in multiple capacities with your staffing needs, developing staff, recruitment and retention.”

Tomamichel brings a wealth of experience in special education to her new position. She joined WWS as Director of College, Career & Strategic Initiatives in 2023, after serving as Assistant Special Education Director at Mt. Vernon Community Schools. Prior to that, she was a District Behavior Consultant at Beech Grove City Schools, and she began her career as a special education teacher at Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation (2011-2014).

The role of Director of College, Career & Strategic Initiatives will not be backfilled. Instead, those duties will be shifted to the curriculum team.

“I am thrilled to return to my roots in special education,” she said. “I am deeply passionate about supporting our students with special needs and ensuring they receive the best possible education and resources. I look forward to working with our dedicated team to continue our tradition of excellence.”

These strategic appointments reflect WWS’ commitment to fostering leadership from within and ensuring continuous improvement in the school district’s educational standards. WWS officials say they are confident Dr. Chase Stinson and Dr. Lindsay Tomamichel will excel in their new roles and contribute significantly to the district’s ongoing success.

About Westfield Washington Schools
Westfield Washington Schools is the fastest-growing school district in Indiana. With an “A” rating from the Indiana Department of Education, WWS enrolled nearly 9,800 students in 2023-24 across six elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school. The district employs roughly 1,600 staff members. Westfield High School is ranked in the top three percent nationally by U.S. News and World Report and has a graduation rate of 98.3 percent with 86 percent of its graduates continuing onto higher education.