FACULTY & STAFF
Head of School
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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, 8 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.
Administration
Pam Penrod
Language Arts Head, Founder
B.S., Elementary Education, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
18 years teaching experience
Kris Crowther
Assistant Principal, School Nurse
B.S., Nursing, Brigham Young University
M.S., Organizational Leadership, Columbia Southern University
16 years administrative experience, 26 years nursing experience
Audrey Nair
Receptionist
Heather Shallenberger
Curriculum Director, Program Scheduling, Founder
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
6 years teaching experience
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Becca Hardman
Fine Arts Head, Student Programs Director
B.S. Recreation Management, Brigham Young University
Certified life coach in Gallup's StrengthsFinder Assessment
Vocal coach since January 2016
5 years administrative experience
Bree Goates
Accounting
Karen Norton
PreK Advisor, Founder
B.S., Family Economics Home Management, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
25 years teaching experience
Jenna Crowther
Marketing Specialist, Executive Assistant
B.A., Communications--News Media Emphasis, Brigham Young University
Regional Winner: Best Online Feature Reporting, 2018 Society of Professional Journalism
2 years marketing experience
Teachers
Preschool/Kindergarten
Taylor Jameson
Nursery School (2-year-olds)
Charli Johnston
Preschool (3-year-olds)
Shalei Harwood
Kindergarten
B.S., Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education, Southern Utah University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
3 years teaching experience
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Emily Ralls
Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds)
Preschool & Kindergarten Enhancement Teacher, Dynamics Preschool, Orem, UT
11 years teaching experience
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Kerry Stott
Kindergarten
B.S., Elementary Education
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
10 years teaching experience
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
5 years teaching experience
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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
26 years teaching experience
Middle School
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Heather Peay
6th/7th Grade
Associates Degree, Early Childhood Education, Utah Valley University
Working towards B.S. in Elementary Education
9 years teaching experience
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Julie Tait
8th/9th Grade
M.A. Humanities, University of California
B.A. English, BYU
3 years teaching experience
20 years private tutoring experience
Math, Science, and Specialists
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Katy Ives
Middle School Math, Elementary/Middle School Science
B.A. School Health Education, Utah Valley University
4 years teaching experience in biology, zoology, chemistry, and health, as well as other core subjects
Welcome Letter & Supply List Math 6
Welcome Letter & Supply List Math 8
Alex Kalaher
Drama
B.A., Theatre, University of Utah
Instructed & built curriculum for MS Acting, Playwriting, and Musical Theatre
4 years teaching experience
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Kylen Laws
Art, Afterschool Director
A.A. Liberal Arts, Butler Community College
B.S. Cinema Arts and Sciences, Columbia College
3 years teaching experience
Heidi Poppleton
Math, PE
B.S. Exercise and Wellness, Brigham Young University
1 year teaching experience
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Kevin Roberts
STEAM, Space Camp Director
B.S. Digital Media, Utah Valley University
Flight Director, Christy McAuliffe space center
2 years teaching experience
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Andrea Smith
French, Middle School 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
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Tom Elder
Spanish
B.A., Spanish, Brigham Young University
Distinguished Military Graduate, Brigham Young University
4 years teaching experience
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Lara Allen
Music
B.A., Piano Performance & Pedagogy, Brigham Young University
Boston University - Graduate studies in Piano Performance
35 yrs. collaborative performing in choral and
instrumental ensembles
40 yrs. solo concert experience
20 yrs. private piano studio teaching
6 years teaching experience
Jennifer Coletti
6/7 English, Lunch
B.A., English Literature, Utah Valley University
Student Support
Vicki Maetani
Reading Specialist
Suzanne Sawyer
Speech Therapy
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, Brigham Young University
Licensed Speech/Language Therapist, State of Utah
Arches Parent Organization (APO) Leadership
Mitch Bingham
