Phone 435-635-7815
The public is welcome to attend Valley Academy's Board Meetings. In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, those needing special assistance or accommodations should contact the Board Chair at miranda@valleyacademycharter.com, giving at least one working day notice.
Valley Academy's board meetings are generally held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted. The board may hold additional meetings as needed and will be posted at least 24 hours in advance. All meetings are held at the school building unless otherwise specified.
Board membership requires attendance at monthly meetings and leadership of at least one board committee. As a board member, one must stay informed of school and board issues by reading the school’s charter and other documents found on our website. Board members are volunteers and receive no compensation for service. Additionally, board members must pass a background check and commit to a three-year term. Board members may not serve concurrently on the Board and work as an employee of the school.
miranda@valleyacademycharter.com
4th term ends May 2023
Miranda has been a part of the school since its opening in 2012. She started with helping out in the classrooms, then became a part of the PTO (now Booster Club), and now has served on the Board since 2015. Miranda has worked for Wells Fargo since 2003 bringing years of financial an
miranda@valleyacademycharter.com
4th term ends May 2023
Miranda has been a part of the school since its opening in 2012. She started with helping out in the classrooms, then became a part of the PTO (now Booster Club), and now has served on the Board since 2015. Miranda has worked for Wells Fargo since 2003 bringing years of financial and leadership experience. She also has a B.S. degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management.
alisha@valleyacademycharter.com
2nd term ends May 2025
Alisha was a founding member of Valley Academy, working with a dedicated group of individuals to open the doors of this amazing school in 2012. Alisha enjoyed a 25+ year career working in public safety as a Paramedic/Firefighter, as well as teaching hundreds of new Paramedic and EMT
alisha@valleyacademycharter.com
2nd term ends May 2025
Alisha was a founding member of Valley Academy, working with a dedicated group of individuals to open the doors of this amazing school in 2012. Alisha enjoyed a 25+ year career working in public safety as a Paramedic/Firefighter, as well as teaching hundreds of new Paramedic and EMT students. Alisha has a great passion for incorporating the Arts and Social Emotion Learning in education; and absolutely loves to see, hear, and experience the creative endeavors of our staff and students.
nicki@valleyacademycharter.com
1st term ends May 2024
Nicki graduated with her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Arizona State University and earned a Master's in Social Work from the University of Utah. She has been a clinical therapist working with diverse populations of all ages with a background in both the private and non prof
nicki@valleyacademycharter.com
1st term ends May 2024
Nicki graduated with her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Arizona State University and earned a Master's in Social Work from the University of Utah. She has been a clinical therapist working with diverse populations of all ages with a background in both the private and non profit sector. She is a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-500) with an emphasis in trauma informed yoga. Nicki has a passion and interest for education and is devoted to raising awareness around mental health.
jackelyn@valleyacademycharter.com
First term ends May 2023
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, where I learned to love the ocean. I graduated from BYU-Hawaii with a BS in Accounting and UVU with an MBA in Finance. I've worked as an accountant for 8 and am now a CFO at Family Healthcare. I love being outside and spending time with my family.
weston@valleyacademycharter.com
2nd term ends May 2024
Weston is a graduate of Civil Engineering and Law having worked 10 years at a university in charge of development. He practiced law for 20 years and taught law school in China for three years.
palfreyman.m@valleyacademycharter.com 2nd term ends May 2023
Originally from Northern California, I have called Southern Utah home since 2008. I earned a B.S. in Health Promotion from BYU-Provo. I have worked in a few different industries over my career, including health and fitness, sales and marketing, advertising, and am currently a licensed Realtor in the State of Utah.
buffy@valleyacademycharter.com
2nd term ends May 2025
Buffy is a founding member of Valley Academy, and she served in the leadership of the first Valley Academy PTO. She has seven children, six of whom have attended Valley. She has served and volunteered in various positions all her life, and is very familiar with IEP’s as well as advanced
buffy@valleyacademycharter.com
2nd term ends May 2025
Buffy is a founding member of Valley Academy, and she served in the leadership of the first Valley Academy PTO. She has seven children, six of whom have attended Valley. She has served and volunteered in various positions all her life, and is very familiar with IEP’s as well as advanced learning. The library is her favorite place, and she loves reading; she understands the importance and correlation of early reading development with academic success, and loves to help children learn to read and develop a love of reading. She is excited to serve on the Valley Academy board.
Chair: Alisha Terry-Martin
Administration: Tracy Stevens, JJ Tanner
Board Members: Wes White, Nicki Hill
Chair: Miranda Kloos
Administration: Tracy Stevens
Board Members: Alisha Terry-Martin
Chair: Jackelyn Choto
Administration: Tracy Stevens
Board Members: Miranda Kloos
Other Members: Nate Adams
Administration: Tracy Stevens, JJ Tanner
Board Members: Wes White, Michael Palfreyman
Other Members: Community Members
Chair: Jackelyn Choto
Board Members: Miranda Kloos, Michael Palfreyman
Chair: Buffy Nelson
Administration: JJ Tanner
Board Members: Nicki Hill
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