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FACULTY AND STAFF
FACULTY AND STAFF
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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
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
Wendy Butler
Receptionist
BA, Grant Writing, Utah Valley University
4 years experience in customer service and reception
3 years experience as teacher assistant
3 years with Americorp
1 yr Manager/Grant Writer for Little Lambs Foundation
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
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
SPECIALISTS
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
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
HONORABLE MENTION
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
Angie Malone
APO Co-President
Nikki Dangerfield