Pam Orebaugh
A candidate for Central Valley School Board, District 5, Central Valley School District in the 2025 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 5
Age: 55
City: Liberty Lake, Washington
Education: Graduated from Big Sky (Montana) High School in 1988. Earned a bachelor’s in nursing from the University of Hawaii in 1992. Earned a master’s in nursing with an education emphasis from Aspen University in 2020.
Political experience: Elected for seat on the Central Valley School Board in 2021.
Work experience: Works as a nurse educator since 2017, but declined to say at which institution. Previously worked as the lead faculty nurse educator for obstetric nursing at the Washington State University College of Nursing. Worked as a flight nurse for over 10 years, and other roles as a registered nurse in units including neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, emergency room and labor and delivery. Volunteer experience includes three years as a lead medical volunteer at a local church. Sits on the board for Clinical Placements Northwest. Sits on the board for Clinical Placements Northwest.
Family: Married to Chad Orebaugh. Has five children who have attended Central Valley Schools, the youngest still enrolled in the district. Has three grandkids.
Campaign finance: Reported raising $3,445 as of June 27, 2025, including $160 from Jeff Brooks, who lost a race for a seat on the Central Valley School Board in 2023.
Candidate Channels
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Pam Orebaugh | 6,805 | 36.97% |
| Mark Bitz | 6,764 | 36.75% |
| Rob Linebarger | 4,838 | 26.28% |
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