We love our staff! 

Dedicated, enthusiastic teachers and staff create the garden in which our students bloom.

Teachers and staff at Academy Schools share many years of experience and have committed themselves to the educational needs of all students.  Our teachers either hold a current teaching certificate or are in the process of obtaining one. 

Please meet our staff:

Principal: Dr. Catherine Stower has been serving as Principal since 2006. She brings seventeen years of diverse educational experience to Academy Schools. 

Admissions and Personalized Curriculum Director:  Janelle Neil has been serving the school’s needs for eleven years and has sixteen years of educational experience.

Business Manager:  Scott Kitajo oversees the Accounting and Business Department duties for Academy Schools.

Administrative Assistants:  Susan Hanson and Beth Westmore provide invaluable assistance in the front office.

Instructional Assistants/Library:  Academy Schools is pleased to employ instructional assistant, Harolene Swenson, who works with students in small group settings.

CHILDREN'S ACADEMY (LOWER SCHOOL):

Doneen Jasman, First Grade Teacher; 35 year Washington State Certified Teacher with emphasis studies in literature and art. 

Chelsea Pedro, Third and Fourth Grade Teacher; Washington State Certified Teacher with experience teaching overseas and with an expertise in music.  Ms. Pedro brings her musical and performing skills to our music and arts program.

Brenda Rogers, Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher; B.A. in Psychology has completed her additional credit hours in elementary education.  

Ann Sheldon, Pre-K Teacher; She has been involved in many aspects of education for a number of years. She brings her enthusiasm for children and teaching to our Pre-Kindergarten. Ms. Sheldon also serves as our Librarian.

Jessica Stevens, Second Grade Teacher; Washington State Certified teacher. B.A. in Sociology has completed an additional 60 credit hours in elementary education. 

ACADEMY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL (UPPER SCHOOL):

Kori Malone, B. A. with an emphasis in elementary education and brain research. Ms. Malone is the primary Math and Science Teacher for upper school.

J. K. Ross, B. A. with an emphasis in theater, speech and telecommunications and 25 years of experience in the professional theater. Mr. Ross is upper school Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher, Drama Instructor and advisor to the Student Council.

Peggy Springer, B.S. and Washington State Certified Teacher with certification in Language Arts K-12.  Ms. Springer is Year Book Advisor.

SPECIALISTS:

Sue Pleasants, Art Teacher; B.A. in Education.

Garcia T. Quevedo, Spanish Teacher; Provides his expertise in his native language.

BOARD MEMBERS:

Paul Meier, President; George Adams, Vice President; Janelle Neil, Secretary; Brad Neil, Treasurer; Scott Kitajo, Member at Large; Beth Westmore, Member at Large; Camille Cummings, Founder and Former Principal of Children's Academy and Academy Schools