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FACULTY AND STAFF
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of Arches Academy

Arches Academy, The Best Private School in Utah
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David Reese

Head of School

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B.A.E. Science Education - Eastern Washington University

MS Molecular Bioscience - Washington State University

Administrative Certification- Gonzaga University

 

David is an innovative and enthusiastic educator with expertise in project-based learning, outdoor ed, community partnerships, and student-directed instruction. David is passionate about building meaningful, "whole child" curriculum while considering data-driven best practices.   We are excited to have you at Arches Academy!

ADMINISTRATION

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Jennifer Coletti

 Dean of Faculty,

Asst Head of School

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B.A., English Literature, Utah Valley University

10 years working in education in different capacities

3 years administrative experience 

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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

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Kristen Bingham

 Admissions Director,

Dean of Students

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BS in Human Development,

19 years experience working  with children and families

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Becky Robison

Accounting,
Business Maganer

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Accountant and Business Operations Manager, BS in Business Administration, 27 yrs experience

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Heather Shallenberger

Curriculum Director,

Program Scheduling, Founder

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B.S., Early Childhood Education,

Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
6 years teaching experience

8 years administrative experience

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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

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Take a tour with the Founder of Arches Academy.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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Wendianne Sharp

Preschool Teacher
(3-year-olds)

1 year teaching experience
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Tessa Mendez

Pre-K Teacher
(4-year-olds)
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Emily Ralls

Kindergarten 
Early Childhood Co-Dept Head
17 years teaching experience
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Selene Silva

Specialties
PS, PK
 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Sharmel Issa

 1st & 2nd Grade

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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

3rd  Grade
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B.S. Education, Utah Valley University

Certified Teacher, State of Utah

Soccer Coach

6 years teaching experience 

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Keri Wahl

4th Grade

Math Department Head, Founder

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B.S., Elementary Education, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
Gifted and Talented Endorsement in Progress
27 years teaching experience

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Denita Skousen

5th & 6th Grade
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B.S. Elementary Education, University of Utah

9 years teaching experience 

TEFL Certified

MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Amanda Capener

7th-8th Grade

Middle School Math Teacher

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B.S. in Elementary Education,

A.S., Early Childhood Education, Utah Valley University

Certified Teacher, State of Utah 

11 years teaching experience

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Rachel Benson

Middle School
Science Teacher
Book Clubs

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B.S. in Elementary Education,

A.S., Early Childhood Education, Utah Valley University

Certified Teacher, State of Utah 

11 years teaching experience

Welcome Letter

SPECIALISTS

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Andrea Rojas

Art Teacher

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B.S. in Elementary Education,

A.S., Early Childhood Education, Utah Valley University

Certified Teacher, State of Utah 

11 years teaching experience

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Kevin Roberts

STEAM Teacher

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B.S. Digital Media, Utah Valley University

Flight Director, Christy McAuliffe space center

2 years teaching experience

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Micah Anderson

Physical Education Teacher

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BS in Exercise Science, UVU, Dec 2023,

1 yr experience.

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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

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Pam Penrod

​Reading and Math Specialist, Founder


B.S., Elementary Education,

Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
18 years teaching experience

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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

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Miriam Bake

Speech Therapy

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M.S., Speech-Language Pathology,

Brigham Young University

Licensed Speech/Language Therapist, State of Utah

HONORABLE MENTION

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Annette Warnick

Founder, Former Head-of-School 2012-2024

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B.A., Elementary Education & Teaching, Arizona State University

M.A., Elementary Education & Teaching, Leslie University


 

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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

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Angela Jimenez

APO President
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