Meet the Waugh Board Members

Mr. Matt Thomas, Board President

Matt retired from the Petaluma Police Department after 25 years of service to the community. He was elected to the Waugh School Board and has held the position for 10 years. He decided to run for the school board in order to help the district maintain and expand the excellence it is known for throughout the county.

Matt also serves as a member of the board for the Speedway Children's Charity at Sonoma Raceway.

Contact him at mthomas@waughsd.org.

Mrs. Christie Shern, Board Clerk

Christie and her husband, Dana, both grew up in Petaluma, and both knew firsthand what a wonderful place it is to raise a family. She appreciates all the Waugh School District has to offer. 

While both of her daughters were attending Meadow School, she was selected to serve on the Board of Trustees five years ago. She is currently serving a four year term.

Contact her at cshern@waughsd.org.

Mrs. Christine Pieper, Board Member

Christine was elected to the Waugh School Board in 2011.  Prior to that she served as President of the Waugh PTA, and also served on the district’s Site Council.

Christine has worked in the field of education for over 20 years.  She has a Master of Arts degree in Education, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies.  She is a long-time resident of Petaluma, and has two children who attended Corona Creek School.

Contact her at cpieper@waughsd.org.