Board Information
Board Meetings
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 email the Board Chair, 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 meeting minutes are organized by year. Click on the button below to access. If you would like to hear the audio, please click on the link below and search for Valley Academy.
Board Member Application
We are not currently accepting applications.
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. Board members may not serve concurrently on the Board and work as an employee of the school.
Valley Academy Board of Directors
Miranda Kloos, Chair
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7th term ends June 2026
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.
Kathryne Koahou, Vice Chair
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1st term ends June 2028
Kathryne Koahou is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a master's and bachelor's degree in social work. She currently provides individual and group therapy at High Desert Counseling, where she is dedicated to supporting clients through their personal growth and healing journeys.
With a background in early childhood development and case management services, Kathryne brings a well-rounded perspective to her work and community involvement. Four years ago, she moved to Southern Utah with her husband and oldest child, and since then, their family has grown with the addition of their youngest son. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, reading, and baking.
Kathryne is a proud parent of a student at Valley Academy and is honored to serve on the school board. She is passionate about giving back to the school that has made a significant positive impact on her family, and she is committed to supporting the educational community at Valley Academy.
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Adam Allred, Treasurer
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1st term ends June 2027
Adam has 18 years of banking and lending experience and work through the banking system from a teller to his current role as a Retail Lending Manager at Zions Bank focused on Small Business Lending for all Southern Utah. He graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in Political Science with an emphasis in international relations and speaks Portuguese.
Additionally, Adam is a cancer survivor and completed his personal goal of earning his MBA from Western Governors University while undergoing chemo and radiation therapy. Thankfully, Adam has remission status and will have official “cured” status July 2024.
Adam’s greatest accomplishments are being married to his amazing wife, Nikki, and father to 3 brilliant girls, #girldad two attend Valley and the other attends Career Tech High. Personal hobbies are soccer, soccer and soccer mixed with Stars Wars and traveling to tropical locations. He loves using technology to have fun like movies on the sides of mountains or “Jaws” in a swimming pool.
Juli Rohrbach, Secretary
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1st term ends June 2027
Juli’s respect for teachers runs deep. Both of her parents were teachers and school administrators. It was always a point of pride that both her grandmothers were the very first females on their local school boards in the 1960s after they retired from teaching. It seemed inevitable that Juli would also become a teacher, but her life took a different direction. After college, a summer working in Zion National Park turned into a 20-year career in the fields of Budget, Fee Collection, Sustainability, and Education. She met her husband, a Park Ranger and teachers’ kid, there as well. They have two children attending Valley Academy this fall. Juli believes the four pillars at Valley Academy of Academics, Technology, Social Emotional Learning, and Visual and Performing Arts are powerful tools in building a future that is more resilient, creative, and kind and she is excited to be a part of it.
Joe Holland, Board Member
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1st term ends June 2027
Joe moved to Hurricane when he was 13 and has spent the majority of the time since then living somewhere in the Hurricane Valley. He attended Dixie College and then went into business with his dad, owning and operating Color Country Automotive, a full service auto repair shop that has been serving the Hurricane area since 2010. Joe is married and has 5 kids ranging from 24 years old down to 13. He loves everything outdoors but his favorites are fishing, exploring canyons at Lake Powell and scuba diving. He is a member of the Hurricane Rotary Club and the Hurricane Chamber of Commerce. All 5 of his kids attended Valley Academy and he looks forward to having the opportunity to serve and be a part of such a great school.
Keen Ellsworth, Board Member
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1st term ends June 2028
Keen Ellsworth is a committed family man and community leader. He is married to Sunny Ellsworth, and they are the proud parents of seven children. He holds a J.D. from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. Mr. Ellsworth enjoys outdoor pursuits such as mountain biking, snow skiing, trail running, and hunting.
With over 30 years of experience practicing law, Mr. Ellsworth has worked on a wide range of legal matters, but his primary focus is on business transactions and litigation. He is licensed to practice law in Nevada and Arizona. He received the national top lawyer rating of AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell. Additionally, in 2012 and 2013, he shared legal insightsas a local radio talk show host on Keen’s World, and his writings on legal issues were featured monthly in Southern Utah Neighbors.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Ellsworth has served the cities where he lived. Most recently, he served Toquerville City for 13 years on its City Council, as Mayor, and on the Planning Commission. Previously he served two years on the Las Vegas Planning Commission.
Ross Johnston, Board Member
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1st term ends June 2028
Ross Johnston, CPA, is a seasoned financial executive based in Toquerville, Utah. He has extensive experience in all aspects of accounting, auditing, and financial management. With a particular focus on the equipment industry and state government, Ross has honed his expertise through direct involvement in these sectors.
Ross is passionate about expanding his knowledge of accounting and finance. He thrives on collaboration, enjoying the process of working with people across various functions. As a dedicated team player, Ross consistently aims to contribute effectively to common goals, ensuring success through collective effort.