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Spectrum Academy administration
LIZ BANNER
Executive Director of Academics
Liz received her Bachelors in Special Education from Weber State University and her Masters in Education from Argosy University. Her Spectrum Career began in 2009 when she worked as a Paraprofessional to support her son at his new school. She then went on to teach for a few years and in 2013 beame the Principal of the Pleasant Grove Campus. She is a member of the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children), ARUCC (Autism Resources of Utah County Council) and, USEAP (Utah Special Education Advisory Panel); representing Individuals with Disabilities as a parent of a student with disabilities.
courtney england
Executive Director of Finance
coming soon
Mandy Fuhriman
Assistant Director of Special Education and Compliance
Mandy holds a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, a Master's degree in Special Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy, all from the University of Utah. With active K-12 teaching and administrator licenses, she brings 15 years of experience in both public and private school systems as an educator and administrator. Mandy is a contributing author to two recently published books on special education and inclusion and has served as a project leader for the University of Utah’s GET REAL! Project, which focuses on teacher development and transdisciplinary practices.
KRISANNE LEWIS
Assistant Director of Related Services
Krisanne received her BS in Psychology and her Master’s Degree in occupational therapy from the University of Utah. She currently works as the Student Services Coordinator for Spectrum Academy in North Salt Lake, Utah, collaborating with teachers and providing occupational therapy services to children with a variety of disabilities. She has worked with children with ASD and other disabilities in Texas and Utah, and has worked in clinical, early intervention, home, and education-based settings. She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Utah and enjoys teaching adults almost as much as kids! She is certified in sensory integration and in the administration/interpretation of the SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test) and has extensive experience with sensory integration.
SCOTT MOFFATT
Principal, PG Secondary School
Scott Moffatt has worked at the Pleasant Grove campus since it first opened in 2014. He started as a paraprofessional the first year, then he became the high school language arts teacher after graduating from Utah Valley University in Literary Studies. He received his Masters of Arts in Education Administration in 2019 and then became the Assistant Principal for the Secondary School in February 2020.
ELAYNE MCARTHUR
Assistant Principal, PG Secondary School
My name is Elayne McArthur. I am honored to become a member of the Spectrum Academy family as the Secondary Assistant Principal. I bring with me 25 years of teaching experience in mainstream and alternative school settings in both public and private schools. I graduated from BYU with my secondary education teaching degree in history and completed my Master’s degree in Education with LEAD from Southern Utah University.
Joe Dixon
Principal, PG K-6
Joe Dixon, Ed.D. BCBA, LBA has been a certified behavior analyst since 2013 and has worked with individuals with learning differences and developmental delays since 2008. He has had the opportunity to teach in the classroom for 8 years and enjoys seeing the growth in his students. He completed his Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education at Liberty University.
PAUL WOODWORTH
Assistant Principal, PG Elementary
I graduated from BYU-I in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Health, and Physical Education. I took a job teaching Spanish and Adapted PE in Middleton Idaho. I received my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
AUBREY WHITING
Principal, PG STARS
I got my bachelor's in Severe Special Education at the University of Utah, and my Masters of Education at Utah State University in Special Education and school administration. I've previously taught students from K- Age 22 and been a principal of a charter school. I have 3 unique and amazing children that have guided me through the world of Autism and helped me be a better advocate and supporter of all children but especially those on the spectrum.
STEVEN MERRELL
Principal, NSL High School
Steven Merrell has worked with students ranging from 5th-grade through 12th-grade throughout his time in the classroom. Steven received his Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of San Diego, his Master of Arts in English Literature from Macquarie University (AUS), and his Master in Education from the University of Utah. Steven is currently in the Educational Leadership Doctoral program at the University of Utah.
JEREMIAH CLARK
Assistant Principal, NSL High School
Jeremiah is a mild/moderate certified special educator with a film & animation degree who joined Spectrum in 2013. He began as a math teacher and moved into a lead teacher role in those first couple years. In 2018 he moved into an instructional coach role and enjoyed every minute of that until the opportunity came to join the administration team as an assistant principal and ultimately principal of the high school in North Salt Lake.
LEVI GRISENTI
Principal, NSL Intermediate School
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education 1-8 and Special Education from Western Governors University. I also completed my Master’s degree in Special Education from Western Governors University. I have worked at Spectrum Academy for several years as a paraprofessional, teacher, behavior specialist, assistant principal and now principal.
Holli glover
Assistant Principal, NSL Intermediate
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Mild to Moderate. My passion to advocate for others has grown as I have worked for the Granite School District and Spectrum Academy for the last decade. My love of working with students and getting to know their families has also grown in my positions as a paraprofessional, Special Education teacher, Instructional Coach, and now, an Assistant Principal.
Kathie Phillips
Principal, NSL Elementary
Kathie Phillips is an enthusiastic educator with a decade of experience teaching at Spectrum Academy. Her passion for teaching and learning has led her to pursue a master's degree in Educational Administration. Kathie is eager to bring her extensive knowledge of the school to the position, while continuing to learn and grow.
KATIE HART
Principal, NSL STARS
Katie Hart has been a teacher at Spectrum since 2014 teaching Elementary Functional Life Skills. She has a Bachelor's in Special Education with a Severe Emphasis from Brigham Young University and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction - Autism Spectrum Disorders from Arizona State University.
bre moffatt
Assessment Administrator
Bre Moffatt has been working with kids with autism for 13 years. She first taught at a private school, and started with Spectrum Academy in 2014, when the PG campus first opened. She taught for 4 years, and was an instructional coach for 6 years, prior to becoming the Assessment Program Administrator. She holds a Bachelors in Business Management, a Masters in Education, and a Special Education license.
KALEY VEATER
Ed Tech and CTE Administrator
Kaley Veater has been at Spectrum Academy since 2012. She has worked as a middle school social studies teacher, assistant principal, and principal. She is currently serving as Spectrum Academy's Educational Technology Coordinator and the Career and Technical Education Coordinator. She has a Bachelor's in History Education from Utah Valley University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from American College of Education.
STEFIE MUNK
NSL Behavior Coordinator
Stefie Munk is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), and a Licensed Special Education Teacher in the state of Utah. She earned her degree from Western Governors University and her Master’s from Florida Institute of Technology. She worked at Spectrum Academy since 2006 and is now the Behavior Coordinator for the North Salt Lake Campus.
Lisa jones
PG Behavior Coordinator
Lisa Jones, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA is a passionate and experienced behavior analyst who has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2009. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from California State University Northridge, a Master's Degree in Cross-Categorical Special Education from Northern Arizona University, and a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.