Faculty & Staff
A Word
From Our Director
Almond Acres Charter Academy is designed and dedicated to the true meaning of education. The word “educate” originates from the Latin word “educare“ which means to nurture and draw out the learner, not to fill him/her up. We help students become the very best version of themselves by inciting a passion and desire to learn. Project-based learning, service learning, and meaningful educational experiences within our community are the keys to unlocking outstanding learning and student success.
– Bob Bourgault
Our Teachers
Maddy Birch
Kindergarten
Jeffrey Smith
Kindergarten
Wendy Woodard
1st Grade
Megan Zettle
1st Grade
Kathy Hanson
2nd Grade
Cory Houdyshell
2nd Grade
Rena Spooner
3rd Grade
Lesley Thompquist
3rd Grade
Heather Rosenblum
4th Grade
Dena Vertrees
4th Grade
Hannah Clingerman
5th Grade
Jaymee Medieros
5th Grade
Veronica Surber
Middle School ELA
Roxy Politte
Middle School Math
John Wilson
Middle School Science
Constantino Delgado
Middle School Social Science
Sean Sommerville
Recreation
Joe Peckham
At-Home Academy
Michele Miller
Education Specialist
Francisco Campoverde
Intervention
Our Support Staff
Amy Baker
Program Director
Amber Wilkerson
Special Education Director
Carrie Fiel
Curriculum Director
Jeff Cadwallader
Facilities Director
Amy Brabenec
Program Coordinator
Yvette Soliven
Special Education Coordinator
Leo Castillo
Campus Supervisor
Leslie Almaguer
Administrative Assistant
Erin Colegrove
Administrative Assistant
Noemi Bayer
Secretary
Murline Nelson
Receptionist
Priscilla Cota
Support Teacher
Ashley Dritsas
Support Teacher
Cassie Flores
Support Teacher
Claire Fundaro
Support Teacher
Devon Grey
Support Teacher
Mattas Kepins
Support Teacher
Dianey Perez
Support Teacher
Aurora Ruiz
Support Teacher
Nathaniel Slawson
Support Teacher/Bus
Carl Raggio
Business Manager
Yolanda Goldammer
Food Services
Eduardo Alvarez
Custodial/Bus
Claudia Renteria
School Psychologist
Missy Arseneau
Speech Pathologist
Shantal Gonzalez
Occupational Therapist