FACULTY AND STAFF
of Arches Academy
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.
ADMINISTRATION
Becca Hardman
Assistant to Head of School
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
B.S. Recreation Management, Brigham Young University
Certified life coach in Gallup's StrengthsFinder Assessment
Vocal coach since January 2016
6 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
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
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
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
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Olivia Roberts
Nursery School (2-year-olds)
Arches Early Childhood Certification, 6 years of experience teaching young children
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
15 years teaching experience
Kerry Stott
Kindergarten
B.S., Elementary Education
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
12 years teaching experience
Jancyn MacLeod
Early Childhood Specialist
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
Karen Norton
Early Childhood Advisor, Founder
B.S., Family Economics Home Management, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
25 years teaching experience
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
JUNIOR HIGH LEARNING LAB
Katy Ives
Level 6 Math, Level 8 Math
Integrated English and History,
Earth Science, Biology
B.A. School Health Education, Utah Valley University
10 years teaching experience in biology, zoology, chemistry, and health, as well as other core subjects
Sydney Bjork
Level 7 Math
Level 9 Math
B.A. Brigham Young University
1.5 years as a Mathnesium Teacher,
Private Math Tutor for 6 years
Merrisah Gouchenour
Integrated English and History
BA, Sociology with Business Management 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
SPECIALIST
Lara Allen
Music and Drama
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
Kevin Roberts
STEAM, Space Camp Director
B.S. Digital Media, Utah Valley University
Flight Director, Christy McAuliffe space center
2 years teaching experience
Tom Elder
Spanish
B.A., Spanish, Brigham Young University
Distinguished Military Graduate, Brigham Young University
5 years teaching experience
Kylen Laws
Art, Fine Arts Head
A.A Liberal Arts, Butler Community College
B.S. Cinema Arts and Sciences, Columbia College
4 years teaching experience
Olivia Roberts
PS-4th Grade French
Arches Early Childhood Certification, 6 years of experience
French Language Experience, 3 years
Megan Farris
After School Program Director
B.S., Family Science, UVU (2020)
2 years teaching experience
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
Suzanne Sawyer
Speech Therapy
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology,
Brigham Young University
Licensed Speech/Language Therapist, State of Utah
Vicki Maetani
Curriculum Consultant
B.S., Elementary Education,
Brigham Young University
20+ Years of Teaching Reading Experience
Researched and supervised creation of reading program used by UPSTART
Former Member of the Society for the Scientific Studies of Reading
Former Member of the International Dyslexia Society
Arches Parent Organization (APO) Leadership
