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FACULTY AND STAFF
of Arches Academy


David Reese
Head of School
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

Jennifer Coletti
Dean of Faculty,
Asst Head of School
B.A., English Literature, Utah Valley University
10 years working in education in different capacities
3 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
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Kristen Bingham
Admissions Director,
Dean of Students
BS in Human Development,
19 years experience working with children and families

Becky Robison
Accounting,
Business Maganer
Accountant and Business Operations Manager, BS in Business Administration, 27 yrs 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

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
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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

Selene Silva
Specialties
PS, PK
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Sharmel Issa
1st & 2nd 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
3rd Grade
B.S. Education, Utah Valley University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
Soccer Coach
6 years teaching experience

Keri Wahl
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
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Denita Skousen
5th & 6th Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, University of Utah
9 years teaching experience
TEFL Certified
MIDDLE SCHOOL
SPECIALISTS
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Andrea Rojas
Art Teacher
B.S. in Elementary Education,
A.S., Early Childhood Education, Utah Valley University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
11 years teaching experience

Kevin Roberts
STEAM Teacher
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
BS in Exercise Science, UVU, Dec 2023,
1 yr 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 and Math 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
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Miriam Bake
Speech Therapy
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology,
Brigham Young University
Licensed Speech/Language Therapist, State of Utah
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

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