Faculty and Staff

Annette Warnick

Head of School, Founder

B.A., Early Childhood Education, Arizona State University
M.A., Elementary Education, Lesley University
16 years of teaching experience, 10 years of administrative experience

Annette is an enterprising and dynamic voice for this growing school.

With her leadership and vision, Arches Academy has become a prominent educational pillar in Utah County.

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Administration

Becca Hardman

Assistant to Head of School

B.S. Recreation Management, Brigham Young University

Certified life coach in Gallup's StrengthsFinder Assessment

Vocal coach since January 2016

6 years administrative experience

Jancyn MacLeod

Executive Assistant

B.S., English with Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis, Dixie State University

Technical Writer, Dixie State University

English Teacher, International Language Program

Enrichment Director, Evergreen Academy Montessori

3 years experience

Merrisah Gouchenour

Executive Assistant

BA, Sociology with Business Managment Minor, Brigham Young University

High School English Teacher, Conrad MT

Student Life Mentor, Provo Canyon School

1.5 years teaching experience, 1 year business and research 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

Pam Penrod

Language Arts Head, Marketing, Founder

B.S., Elementary Education, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
18 years teaching experience

8 years administrative experience

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

Bree Goates

Accounting

B.S., Horticulture, Brigham Young University,

M.S.A. Masters of Science in Accounting, Grand Valley State University

15 years of non-profit experience

Jennifer Coletti

Receptionist

B.A., English Literature, Utah Valley University, 2 years teaching experience

Tom Elder

Building Specialist

B.A., Spanish, Brigham Young University

Distinguished Military Graduate, Brigham Young University

Excellent Handyman, 4 years teaching experience

Karen Norton

Early Childhood Advisor, Founder

B.S., Family Economics Home Management, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
25 years teaching experience

Early Childhood

Taylor Coleman

Preschool (3-year-olds)

Arches Early Childhood Certification, 4 years of experience teaching preschool

Emily Ralls

Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds)

Preschool & Kindergarten Enhancement Teacher, Dynamics Preschool, Orem, UT

12 years teaching experience

Kerry Stott

Kindergarten

B.S., Elementary Education
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
12 years teaching experience

Jancyn Macleod

Early Childhood Specialist

BA, English with Professional and Technical Writing Minor, Dixie State University

Technical Writer Dixie State University

English Teacher, International Language Program

Enrichment Director, Evergreen Montessori Academy

3 years experience

Olivia Roberts

Nursery School (2-year-olds)

Arches Early Childhood Certification, 6 years of experience teaching young children

Welcome Letter

Elementary School

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

21years teaching experience

Maria Meredith

2nd Grade

B.S. Education, Utah Valley University

Certified Teacher, State of Utah

Soccer Coach

6 years teaching experience

Keri Wahl

3rd/4th 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

Heather Peay

5th/6th Grade Learning Lab

Associates Degree, Early Childhood Education, Utah Valley University, B.S. in Elementary Education Jan 2021

11 years teaching experience

Supply List

Welcome Letter

Junior High Learning Lab

Andrea Smith

Level 7 Math

Level 9 Math

B.S. Biology, French minor, Brigham Young University

5 years tutoring experience in French, SAT/ACT prep, math, reading, and biology

3 years teaching experience

Katy Ives

Level 6 Math

Level 8 Math

Integrated English and History

Earth Science, Biology

B.A. School Health Education, Utah Valley University

5 years teaching experience in biology, zoology, chemistry, and health, as well as other core subjects

Supply List

Welcome Letter