Principal, Russ Wilsterman

Hello Timberwolves!

I am excited to welcome you to Cedarcrest Middle School! I have served as the principal of Cedarcrest since 2018. Over the years I have truly come to love our school staff and the students and families we serve. 

I enjoy working with middle school students and trying to inspire you to recognize and reach your fullest potential! I believe that every student has talents and abilities that can be developed that will benefit you and make a positive impact in our community and the world. Middle school is one of the most important times in your life for growth. My goal is to provide a school environment that empowers you and fosters your growth so you can invest in yourselves and your future. Seeing your growth between the time you first arrive until the day you leave middle school makes this an incredibly rewarding job for myself and our staff. 

Here is a little about myself: 

I was born in Everett but have lived in many places in addition to Washington including Ohio, Utah, Texas, and even Lima, Peru. My wife Ashlee and I have been married since 2003. We are the proud parents of five daughters ranging in age from 8-17 years old and from 3rd grade to College. Prior to becoming the principal of Cedarcrest I was an assistant principal (5yrs)  and Spanish teacher (7yrs) in Mount Vernon Washington and Dallas Texas. When I am not at Cedarcrest, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, lifting weights, and doing sports or playing games. 

When you see me around the halls please come give me a fist bump or even challenge me to a game of basketball at lunch. I am here for you!

Sincerely,

Mr. Wilsterman

Assistant Principal, Jessica Miko

Mrs. Miko brings 17 years of educational experience, including 5 years in MSD, to her role as an Assistant Principal. She comes to CMS from Marysville Getchell High School, where she was a teacher, Dean of Students, and then Assistant Principal. Mrs. Miko's diverse background includes teaching grades K-12 in general education, special education, and multilingual learners. She loves working with middle school and high school students as she believes these are the ages where students need the highest level of support.

After moving from California to Washington in 2016, Mrs. Miko, her husband, and their three boys—a 12-year-old in 7th grade and twin 10-year-olds in 5th grade—now consider themselves Washingtonians. Mrs. Miko's adult daughter also moved up this way, so the Miko family has embraced the Pacific Northwest and all it offers. They even love the weather up here! Oh, and a bio about Mrs. Miko would not be complete without mentioning her fur family of six very spoiled cats!

Mrs. Miko is passionate about collaboration, building strong relationships with students, and supporting families. She is excited to join the Cedarcrest team and looks forward to being part of this vibrant learning community. Go Timberwolves!

We will foster an environment where all students will believe in their ability to excel academically, socially, and emotionally through the collaborative efforts of the community, students, and school staff.

We engage all members of the school and community to create high expectations and promote equitable practices to empower all students to reach their personal and educational potential. We are committed to knowing our students strengths and needs, including factors and variables that may not be easily identified.