FACULTY AND STAFF
of Arches Academy
Annette Warnick
Head of School, Founder
annette.warnick@archesacademy.com
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.
HEAD OF SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION
Jancyn MacLeod
Dean of Faculty and Students
jancyn.macleod@archesacademy.com
B.S., English with Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis, Dixie State University
English Teacher, International Language Program
Enrichment Director, Evergreen Academy Montessori
3 years teaching 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
Jennifer Coletti
Director of Business Operations
jennifer.coletti@archesacademy.com
B.A., English Literature, Utah Valley University,
2 years teaching experience, 1 year Office Admin 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
heather.shallenberger@archesacademy.com
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
Jordan Taylor
Receptionist
jordan.taylor@archesacademy.com
4 years Office Admin Experience, 4 Years Customer Service Experience, B.A., Early Childhood Education, Utah Valley University- Graduating May 2024
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Lindee Phillips
Nursery School (2-year-olds)
lindee.phillips@archesacademy.com
B.S. Child Development, 2 years Lead Preschool Teacher experience
Esmeralda Rangel
Preschool (3-year-olds)
esmeralda.rangel@archesacademy.com
A.S. Child Development, UVU
B.S. PreMed, Emergency Services
2 years childcare experience
Emily Ralls
Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds)
Preschool & Kindergarten Enhancement Teacher, Dynamics Preschool
15 years teaching experience
Sarah Blake
Kindergarten
B.A., Dance Education, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
10+ years teaching experience
Burgundy Woodard
Kindergarten
burgundy.woodard@archesacademy.com
B.A., Dance Education, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
10+ years teaching experience
Karen Norton
Early Childhood Advisor, Founder
karen.reeder@archesacademy.com
B.S., Family Economics Home Management, Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
25 years teaching experience
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sharmel Issa
1st Grade
sharmel.issa@archesacademy.com
B.A., Elementary Education, Southern Utah University
M.A., Elementary Education with Reading minor, Southern Utah University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
21 years teaching experience
Maria Meredith
2nd Grade
maria.meredith@archesacademy.com
B.S. Education, Utah Valley University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
Soccer Coach
6 years teaching experience
Cammie Thorson
3rd Grade
cammie.thorson@archesacademy.com
B.S. Elementary Education, University of Utah
9 years teaching experience
TEFL Certified
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
27 years teaching experience