Monarch Learning Academy faculty members are passionate teachers and learners who know that the key to student learning is through engagement, not only with ideas but also with a hands-on, active process of learning. Monarch teachers strive to create an environment of trust in the classroom, understanding that students are successful when they know that a teacher cares about them as individuals. Mutual respect is a defining quality of the relationships between teachers and children at Monarch Learning Academy. Teachers are required to hold a college degree in the field of education or a field directly related to their teaching subject matter.
Monarch's distinguished director, Marguerite McNeill, has more than 35 years of experience in early childhood education, with 21 years in the role of director of a developmental private school. Mrs. McNeill’s guidance and commitment to the growth of the whole child includes providing a supportive, encouraging environment that extends to the entire family. Mrs. McNeill holds a master's degree from Florida State University.
Monarch Learning Academy's dedicated faculty is made up of the following:
Administration:
Marguerite McNeill- Director
Murray Christiansen- Director of Community Outreach/Human Resources/Admissions
Tanya Whalley- Director of Middle School
Melanie Mulhausen- Director of Whole Child Support
Jennie Mealor- Director of Elementary Academics and Curriculum
Marsha Hall- Director of Inclusivity
Lindsay Chamberlin- Director of Preschool
Bernice Kederick- Accountant
Katie Villegas- Office Manager
Preschool:
Cristina Romero- Toddler lead teacher/aftercare
Amy Bates- Toddler teacher assistant/aftercare
Annie Marinez- Preschool Floater Assistant/aftercare
Crystal Cuthbertson- Two Year old lead teacher/ aftercare
Debra Brackin- Two Year old teacher assistant/aftercare
Cynthia Okopski- Three year old lead teacher/aftercare
Bonnie Clifton-Bell - Three year old teacher assistant/aftercare
Angie Pino- Three year old lead teacher/aftercare
Aria Rivas- Three year old teacher assistant
Brittany Redwitz- Four year old lead teacher/aftercare
Jackie Chernega- Four year old teacher assistant/aftercare
Sharon Adelman- Four year old teacher/aftercare
Grace Strachan- Four year old assistant/aftercare
Jackie Landis- Preschool Aftercare
K-5:
Brittany Abbott- Kindergarten teacher
Kelly Burke- Kindergarten teacher
Lisa Waddington- Kindergarten teacher assistant
Jeanna Mayorca- First grade teacher
Shelley Darrow- First grade teacher
Allison Cobo-First grade teacher assistant
Danielle Lucci- Second grade teacher
Regan Angulo- Second grade teacher
Jenna Whitted- Second grade teacher assistant
Alex Slason- Third grade teacher
Shayna Short- Third Grade teacher
Renee Cuthbert-Third grade teacher assistant
Shaina Carson- Fourth grade teacher
Courtney Hayes- Fourth grade teacher
Melissa Layton- Fifth grade teacher
Catherine Owen- Fifth grade teacher
Jessica Laughinghouse- Fifth grade teacher assistant
Monarch Middle:
Vicki Daley- Sixth Grade Homeroom/Math Teacher/Geography Teacher
Marsha Hall- Seventh Grade Homeroom/Civics teacher/Student Government
Rose Duen- Eighth Grade Homeroom/Specials teacher
Melissa Jordan- Seventh grade math/Eighth grade algebra teacher
Samantha Fischer- Middle School Science teacher
Sandra Gourash- 6th and 8th grade History teacher
Vasishta Gonzalez- Middle School Language Arts teacher
Zac Winchell- Middle School Assistant/Elective teacher
Specials teachers:
Josh Christiansen- School Pastor/ Bible teacher
Anna Marie Old- Kindergarten/First grade Art
Reneé Moore- Second- Eighth grade Art
Natalie Graham- Preschool- Middle School Music
Crystal Cuthbertson- Learning Garden Teacher
Murray Christiansen- K-8th grade Monarch Serves
Mary Sikora- K-8 th grade Monarch Serves Assistant
Chad Hergner- Kindergarten-8th grade PE
Caleb Schreiner- Kindergarten- 8th grade PE Assistant
Melanie Mulhausen- Social Bridges
John Vinci- Middle School Maker’s Lab
Raina Lawton- School Librarian
Jamie Wilson- Pre K- 8 th grade Spanish Teacher
Tanya Whalley- Middle School Voice and Choice Teacher
Emily Blomquist- Chrysalis Teacher
JJ Salisbury- Violin Teacher
Upper School Aftercare:
Erin O’Connell- Aftercare Lead
Lisa Waddington- Aftercare Clubs
Renee Cuthbert- Aftercare K-1 st Gr.
Caleb Schreiner- Aftercare 2 nd -4 th Gr.
Pastor Dana Jackson- Aftercare 2nd-4 th Gr.
Isa Babel- 5th Grade/Middle School Aftercare
Jessica Laughinghouse- 5 th Gr. Study Hall
Zachary Winchell- Middle School Study Hall
The following information is required by the Department of Education. All faculty members participate in a training program that details the Standards of Ethical Conduct required by faculty members in an educational setting. Click here to view the Department of Education Standards of Ethical Conduct. The lead classroom teachers at Monarch Learning Academy have either an Elementary Education degree or a Bachelor's degree or higher in their area of expertise.