Staff & Faculty

Language Arts

Janice Randall

English
Professional License

Janice Randall greatly enjoys working with teenagers, finding it both challenging and immensely rewarding.

Rebecca Schill

Rebecca Schill

Spanish
MLL
Professional License

Jim Bentz

English
MLL
Professional License

Jim Bentz aims to guide students to discover, understand, and embrace truth and beauty in their lives, while fostering a love for the English language and helping them overcome any fear or resistance they may have toward it.

Parker Lee

English
LEA License

Parker Lee is committed to helping students reach their full potential, both academically and personally, by creating an environment where they feel seen, heard, and encouraged.

Marie Moore

Spanish
Professional License

Marie Moore strives to make learning engaging and enjoyable by helping students discover both the language and culture of Spanish, while fostering personal growth and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Emily Peninger

English
Professional License

Emily Peninger is committed to creating a creative, respectful, and safe learning environment where students explore new ideas, set meaningful goals, and develop consistency, positivity, and high expectations in both work and character.


Liberal Arts

McKenna Richards

History
Professional License

Mrs. Richards is excited to start her teaching career here at RSL Academy!

Greg Ferrie

Soccer Coach
PE/Health
LEA License

Greg Ferrie helps student athletes reach their potential by creating a purposeful, possession-based soccer environment that emphasizes ball control, core values, and lifelong learning.

Kayson Max

History
Boy's Basketball
Professional License

Kayson Max works to show students that history is relevant and ongoing, encourage critical thinking, discussion, and active exploration, and foster an engaging environment where students take ownership of their learning.

Kendall Hutchinson

Kendall Hutchinson

History
Professional License

Mary Batchelor

Mary Batchelor

Art
LEA License

Math

Brogan Johnson

Mathematics
Volleyball
Professional License

This teacher is passionate about helping students realize their potential and build confidence, believing they learn best through hands-on experience, with mistakes serving as valuable opportunities for growth.

Kevin Harris

Math
Girls Basketball
Professional License

Kevin Harris aims to support Salt Lake Academy’s community and help students build critical thinking, perseverance, and skills for success.

Matthew Hamilton

Math
LEA License

Mathew Hamilton is committed to helping students succeed in Math and English by fostering a safe, supportive environment where perseverance and effort are valued over immediate results.

Science

Anita Rowland

Health
CTE
Professional License

Anita is from Colorado where she was a standout 3-sport athlete.

Chris Castro

Biology
Professional License

Chris Castro is focused on helping students develop the skills and mindset to solve future problems, believing that effort and facing challenges are key to personal growth and success.

Courtney McKinley

Science
Associate License

Courtney McKinley aims to create an inclusive, hands-on learning environment to inspire a passion for science and a lifelong love of learning.

Aubrey Crossman

CTE
Professional License

Aubrey Crossman is dedicated to helping students gain confidence in their future careers and financial decisions, while creating a safe, respectful classroom where all students can succeed and thrive.

Special Education

Joan Ottley

SPED Director
Professional License

Joan Ottley works to help students with disabilities transition into adulthood, emphasizing their value and potential. She believes teaching is only successful when every student has learned.

Kim Coats

Para-educator

Kim Coats is dedicated to helping students recognize their potential by providing the right instruction and encouragement, believing that everyone is capable of success.

Angie Arambula

Para-educator

Angie loves working with kids of all ages and has either been volunteering or working in schools for the past 17 years

Elizabeth Neffer

Online Education Supervisor

Elizabeth Neffer is dedicated to helping students grow beyond high school, while being an active part of the SLA team.

Licensing of Staff

Educator License Levels

There are 3 educator license levels

  1. Professional Educator License

All of the requirements have been met and competencies demonstrated; an approved educator preparation program was completed.

  1. Associate Educator License

A minimum number of requirements have been met and/or competencies demonstrated; an approved educator preparation program was not completed. This is a temporary, non-transferable license that qualifies an educator to work for three years in a Utah school.

  1. LEA-Specific (Local Education Agency Specific) Educator License

Under direction of the local governing boards of school districts or charter; and approved educator preparation program was not completed. This is an emergency license that only qualifies an educator to work in the request LEA.

Utah Educator Look-up Tool

SLAHS LEA-Specific License Policy

Instructional Staff holding Associate Licenses6
Instructional Staff holding Professional Licenses
38
Instructional Staff holding LEA-Specific Licenses
56