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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
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
Jennifer Coletti
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
Keri Wahl
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Admissions Director,
Dean of Students
BS in Human Development,
19 years experience working
with children and families
Kristen Bingham
Accounting,
Business Maganer
Accountant and Business Operations Manager, BS in Business Administration, 27 yrs experience
Becky Robison
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
Heather Shallenberger
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
Wendy Butler
Language Arts Head, Founder
B.S., Elementary Education,
Brigham Young University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
18 years teaching experience
8 years administrative experience
Pam Penrod
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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Selene Silva
Nursery School
(2-year-olds)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
SPECIALISTS
Beth McDonald
Art Teacher
Drama Director
B.S. in Elementary Education,
A.S., Early Childhood Education, Utah Valley University
Certified Teacher, State of Utah
11 years teaching experience
Spencer Livermore
Science Teacher/MS Math Teacher
BS, Biodiversity and Conservation, Brigham Young University
Extensive coursework in Science Education, Mathemetics, Computer Programming, and Engineering
i year Science teaching experience and field work
Kevin Roberts
STEAM, Space Camp Director
B.S. Digital Media, Utah Valley University
Flight Director, Christy McAuliffe space center
2 years teaching experience
Cami Riggs
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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Suzanne Sawyer
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
Angela Jimenez
APO President
Nikki Dangerfield