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FACULTY AND STAFF
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FACULTY AND STAFF
of Arches Academy
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Riley Fitzgerald
Head of School
M. Ed. Educational Administration – Utah Valley University
B.S. Ed. Early Childhood Education – Utah Valley University
A.S. General Studies – Weber State University
Riley is passionate about building positive school culture, creating safe learning environments, and giving students opportunities to lead. His goal is for every student to feel seen, valued, and excited to come to school every day. We are excited to have you at Arches Academy!
Heather Shallenberger
Curriculum Director
Program Scheduling Founder
B.S., Early Childhood Education,
Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
6 years teaching experience
8 years administrative experience
Pam Penrod
Language Arts Head Founder
B.S., Elementary Education,
Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
18 years teaching experience
8 years administrative experience
Keri Wahl
Math Department Head
Founder
B.S., Elementary Education,
Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
Gifted and Talented Endorsement in Progress
26 years teaching experience
8 years administrative experience
Becky Robison
Accounting,
Business Maganer
Accountant and Business Operations Manager, BS in Business Administration, 27 yrs experience
ADMINISTRATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Wendianne Sharp
Preschool Teacher
(2-3-year-olds)
Early Childhood Learning Center - Director
B.A. Behavioral Science - Utah Valley University
20+ years teaching experience
ECE Specialist
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Emily Ralls
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Early Childhood
Co-Dept Head
18 years teaching experience
ECE Specialist
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Sharmel Issa
1st Grade
B.A., Elementary Education, Southern Utah University
M.A., Elementary Education with Reading minor, Southern Utah University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
20 years teaching experience
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Maria Meredith
2nd - 3rd Grade
B.S. Education, Utah Valley University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
Soccer Coach
6 years teaching experience
Keri Wahl
4th - 5th Grade
Math Department Head, Founder
B.S., Elementary Education, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
Gifted and Talented Endorsement in Progress
27 years teaching experience
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Amanda Capener
6th-8th Grade
Middle School Teacher
Music Teacher
B.S. in K-12 Music Education
Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher
State of Utah
5 years teaching experience
Denita Skousen
6th-8th Grade
Middle School Teacher
B.S. in Elementary Education,
University of Utah
9 years teaching experience
TEFL Certified
SPECIALISTS
Kevin Roberts
STEAM Teacher
B.S. Digital Media, Utah Valley University
Flight Director, Christy McAuliffe space center
Former Technical Artist, Strata 3D
8 years teaching experience
Amanda Capener
Music
Middle School Math
BA, Music Education, Brigham Young University (Math Minor) Certified Teacher, Member of the National Association for Music Education. Studied Music Education with an Instrumental (Strings) Emphasis. Member of the BYU Concert Choir, Women's Chorus, and Symphony Orchestra.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Pam Penrod
Reading Specialist
Founder
B.S., Elementary Education,
Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
18 years teaching experience
Keri Wahl
Math Department Head Founder
B.S., Elementary Education, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
Gifted and Talented Endorsement in Progress
27 years teaching experience
Taylor Magleby
Speech Language Pathologist
M.S. Communications Disorders -Brigham Young University
ASHA Certified
8 years experience working with schools, hospitals, and home health
HONORABLE MENTION
Annette Warnick
Founder, Former Head-of-School 2012-2024
B.A., Elementary Education & Teaching, Arizona State University
M.A., Elementary Education & Teaching, Leslie University
Karen Norton
Early Childhood Advisor, Founder
B.S., Family Economics Home Management, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
25 years teaching experience
Arches Parent Organization (APO) Leadership
Meagan Price