Our Team

Teachers

Kindergarten

Makenna Haycock

Kindergarten Teacher

Alexis Rogers

Kindergarten Teacher

Tracy Nielsen

Kindergarten Teacher

First Grade

Jenni Evans

1st Grade Teacher

Cindy Jahnsen

1st Grade Teacher

Kristen Smith

1st Grade Teacher

Second Grade

Katina Santamaria

2nd Grade Teacher

Megan Morris

2nd Grade Teacher

Third Grade

Annie Rose

3rd Grade Teacher

Emily Wilson

3rd Grade Teacher

Fourth Grade

Jennifer Parks

4th Grade Teacher

Jennifer Heywood

4th Grade Teacher

Fifth Grade

Maggie Fullmer

5th Grade Teacher

Emma Thomas

5th Grade Teacher

Sixth Grade

Briana Daniels

6th Grade Teacher

Mandi Tull

6th Grade Teacher

Parents have the right to request and receive information on the qualifications of their child’s teacher. If you have questions or want more information please contact school administration or refer to the student information system. Advantage Arts Academy employs individuals holding LEA-specific educator licenses, license areas, or endorsements in accordance with Utah Admin. Code R277-301-7.Additional information on educator licensing can be found at: https://cactus.schools.utah.gov/PersonSearch

The following designations or levels apply to educator licenses, license areas (i.e.-elementary, secondary, special education), and content endorsements (i.e.-mathematics, music, Spanish, social studies).

  • Professional: The educator has completed an educator preparation program that includes content and pedagogical knowledge. This program may have been completed at a university or in an alternate pathway that was supported by school districts/charters and the Utah State Board of Education.
  • Associate: The educator is currently completing an educator preparation program, but has not yet completed all requirements for a Professional Educator License, license area, or endorsement. The educator is enrolled in a university-based or Local Education Agency (LEA)-based program. When the educator completes the program, they will have a professional level.
  • LEA-Specific: The educator has not completed an educator preparation and is not currently enrolled in one.

If you want view the breakdown of teacher licenses & LEA license percentages please visit our Policies & Guidelines page.