Jared has a bachelor’s degree in Entomology and a master’s in Education Leadership. He has been in education for 29+ years, with the first six years as a Life and Physical Science High School Teacher and then as an administrator in various positions for 23 years. In 2016, became an adjunct professor for Utah Valley University in the first STEM Endorsement cohort for Utah elementary teachers. In 2017, Jared shifted his focus to working in charter schools. Jared is passionate about STEM education, with the active integration of art to infuse creativity into students’ learning and solve problems in creative and integrated ways.
Natalie was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. She attended Weber State University, where she served as Chairman of the Child and Family Studies Student Association. Natalie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies from California State University. She later pursued her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education.
Natalie is deeply passionate about education, particularly in providing engaging learning experiences tailored to children’s individual needs. She is a mother of two and enjoys reading, sewing, home repair projects, and exploring in her free time.
I grew up in the small rural town of Eureka, Utah, which makes me very relatable with our AeA campuses. I have had many career paths in my life and feel fortunate to have landed at Athenian eAcademy.
My greatest passion is my family, I have two children and six grandchildren. I enjoy golfing with my husband and camping with all my family and friends.
I attended what is now Texas A&M in Commerce,Texas, where I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work. For my graduate degree, I attended the University of Nevada at Reno and received a Master’s Degree in Special Education. I had the honor to receive the Teacher of the Year award while working for Nye County School District in Nevada. I had the privilege to coach the High School Varsity Girls Soccer team where we won the State Championship title 2 times. I have worked as an Instructional Consultant for 12 years and an Instructional Coach and Site Administrator for AeA for the last two years.
I have lived in The Basin for most of my life. I have two boys and a wonderful husband. We love to go camping and on adventures together. I have always had a love of learning and I want to share that with everyone. I became a teacher to share in the education adventure. I believe every student can learn and should have a chance to be successful in their learning. I have been with Athenian eAcademy since the beginning and I love it!