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Faculty 6-8

Sixth Grade Team

Jonatan Lefler

6th Grade Science/Jr High Focus Teacher

I see education as a pathway to transcend personal limitations and reach one's full potential.

Hammama Hira

6th Grade Math Teacher

There is nothing  I like more then seeing my students faces light up when they figure out a math problem.

Carola Proctor

6th Grade English/History Teacher

I am from Switzerland and love to share parts of my culture with my students.  

Rebecca Yockey

Interventionist

"Summit is such a great school to work for. I love to see my students grow and gain confidence in their abilities. My favorite subjects to teach are math and writing." 

Seventh Grade Team

Collin Burrows

Jr High Science Teacher

I am a Science enthusiast especially when it comes to Biology.

Aimee McComb-Rohling

Jr High Dean of Students/Theater/History Teacher

I love teaching at Summit. I have spent over 17 years teaching all those awesome Jr. high students.

Loree Romriell

Jr. High English/Journalism/Reading Teacher

I have been teaching at Summit Academy for over 15 years.

Natalie Sluga

Jr High Math/Photography Teacher

Welcome to my Summit!

Eight Grade Team

Kim Arminen

K-5 PE / Jr High Health/Hope Squard/PLT Teacher

I really enjoy watching all these kids grow up in front of me.  Go Falcons!

Jackie Dinkel

Jr. High Math Teacher

Math is the best subject and 8th grade math has some of the best concepts the students have the opportunity to learn.

Mary Etherington

Jr High Science / Makerspace / Forensics Teacher

I have taught at Summit Academy schools for 4 years beginning with robotics and forensics and now entering my fourth year of 8th grade science. I also teach Makerspace and Forensics.  I grew up in Northern California and graduated with bachelor of science degree from BYU Provo. I worked in the pharmaceutical industry with Johnson and Johnson, Schering-Plough, and Gilead corporations. I am married with two children who both attended Summit Academy. We have a golden doodle.  I enjoy all that Utah has to offer and the team I get to be a part of at Summit Academy Schools.

 

Kai Mikulecky

Jr High Science Teacher

I aim to foster working relationships with your students and help them build the necessary English skills in order to be successful in their educational futures.

Special Education Team

Danielle Alsop

Child Find Coordinator
Team Lead
Draper/ SAHS Campuses

I have worked in education since 1991 and at Summit Academy since 2016 in intervention/child find. I received a Master of Education degree from Utah State University.

Callisa Candalot

BCBA Intern

2nd year at summit, 4th year working in the field of behavior.

Rachael Carpenter

Support Service

All my children have attended Summit Academy, and I have worked here in various capacities for 7 years.  This is my second year working in Support Services.  I love this community and working with such amazing people. 

 

Ately Castillo

Ately Castillo

SpEd Para

Christa Eskelson

Support Service Behavior Tech

 I began volunteering in the classes which led me to working as an Paraeducator.

Wendy Hadden

Support Service Assistant

I work with Support Services and the amazing staff and fabulous students.

Malia Isaacs

Malia Isaacs

Support Services

Sophia Kaihatu

6th-8th Grade SpEd Teacher
Jr. High Interpersonal Communication

This is my second year in support services! I’m grateful for the opportunity to help students thrive, grow, and learn to advocate for themselves. 

Teemarie Mohowski

Special Education Coordinator
Jr. High
Draper, Independence

I have worked at Summit Academy since 2006 as the coordinator and LOVE IT!

Jill Neilsen

Jr High Support Services Instructor

I love Summit and have been here since the very beginning. I love working with our students.

Sydney Thomas

Sydney Thomas

SpEd Para

Fondereaux Wilson

Fondereaux Wilson

Behavior Tech

Jr. High Elective Teachers

Tyson Bjazevich

Jr High Spanish/Spanish Culture/Focus Teacher

I really love teaching, seeing, and helping your child grow in the Spanish language.

Missy Brunisholz

Jr High Art/ K-5 Art Teacher

 I feel one of the best ways to express oneself is through art. My hope is every student who leaves my class understands the impact they can make in the world around them through art.

Isabel Deiss

Jr. High CCA/Foods/Fashion & Desgin Teacher

I have taught children from a variety of backgrounds, and even spent time in France teaching children about the English language and American culture.

Kenny Druce

Jr High PE Teacher

 I believe I have the best job in the world and I really enjoy coming to work everyday.

Annesha Gurney

Annesha Gurney

Jr High Music Teacher

Sophia Kaihatu

6th-8th Grade SpEd Teacher
Jr. High Interpersonal Communication

This is my second year in support services! I’m grateful for the opportunity to help students thrive, grow, and learn to advocate for themselves. 

Aimee McComb-Rohling

Jr High Dean of Students/Theater/History Teacher

I love teaching at Summit. I have spent over 17 years teaching all those awesome Jr. high students.

Natalie Sluga

Jr High Math/Photography Teacher

Welcome to my Summit!

Kevin Vance

Jr High Coding/Lego Robotics/Keyboarding/Dit Literacy Teacher

I love teaching at Summit Academy. Go Falcons!  

Jr. High Intervention Team

Taylor Forgette

Jr High Interventionist

I am a graduate student studying Secondary English Teaching with a strong passion for literacy development and RTI. I believe every student deserves instruction that meets them where they are, and helps them grow as readers, thinkers, and writers. I love watching them find confidence in their abilities throughout the year. 

Rebecca Yockey

Interventionist

"Summit is such a great school to work for. I love to see my students grow and gain confidence in their abilities. My favorite subjects to teach are math and writing."