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Teachers and Special Education Team

American Academy of Innovation draws and nurtures educators who are dedicated to fueling the sparks of curiosity in young people. At AAI, we are comprised of an eclectic cohort of innovative teachers, creators, and mentors. If you are longing for a place of educational metamorphosis, and charismatic colleagues, AAI is your ideal school. Once you begin your teaching journey here, you will never be the same.

Teachers

Jennifer Bell
Science
jennifer.bell@aaiutah.org
Mariana Butler
Social Studies
mariana.butler@aaiutah.org
Sierra Davidson
Mathematics
sierra.davidson@aaiutah.org
Ashlee Galyean
Language Arts
ashlee.galyean@aaiutah.org
Brooke Gordon
History
brooke.gordon@aaiutah.org
Camille Grimshaw
Art & Ceramics
camille.grimshaw@aaiutah.org
Nicole Hansen
English Language Arts & NEST Coordinator
nicole.hansen@aaiutah.org
Ana Hill
Business
ana.hill@aaiutah.org
Jane Hull
Mathematics
jane.hull@aaiutah.org
Ellison Jones
Yoga & Meditation
ellison.jones@aaiutah.org
Landon Leak
6th Grade Teacher
landon.leak@aaiutah.org
Kathy Nuttall
Animal Science
kathy.nuttall@aaiutah.org
Felicia O'Donnell
Mathematics
felicia.odonnell@aaiutah.org
Alexander Presthus
History & Physical Education
alexander.presthus@aaiutah.org
Ashley Price
Language Arts
ashley.price@aaiutah.org
Chase Rice
Music
Chase Rice
chase.rice@aaiutah.org
Rachel Schaumann
English Language Learners
rachel.schaumann@aaiutah.org
Chaise Shafer
Biology
chaise.shafer@aaiutah.org
David Squires
Health & Physical Education
david.squires@aaiutah.org
Brady Swainston
Manufacturing
brady.swainston@aaiutah.org
Tera Thorne
Dance
tera.thorne@aaiutah.org
Kristine Westman
Computer Science
kristine.westman@aaiutah.org
Tanya Zech
Science
tanya.zech@aaiutah.org

Special Education

Amanda Apodaca-Muehlenweg
Special Education Teacher
amanda.apodaca@aaiutah.org
Alexia del Bosque
Paraeducator
alexia.del.bosque@aaiutah.org
Cayenne Dabell
Special Education Teacher
cayenne.dabell@aaiutah.org
Bailee Kawamura
Transition to Adulthood Specialist
bailee.kawamura@aaiutah.org
Melissa Marulanda
Paraeducator
melissa.marulanda@aaiutah.org
Iva Sallay
Mathematics Tutor
Iva Sallay
Savannah Watchman
Special Education Teacher
savannah.watchman@aaiutah.org
Erika Jill Whimpey
Special Education Coordinator
erika.whimpey@aaiutah.org
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South Jordan, UT 84009
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