Staff
Our incredible staff at Flagstaff Junior Academy is committed to educating the whole child through academics, experiential excellence, and community.
Resumes for lead teachers available upon request in front office.
District Staff & Administration

Dr. Carissa Morrison
Executive Director

Kristin Patterson
Assistant Director

Michael Walsh
Special Education Coordinator

Cassie Wilson
Interim Business Manager

Heather Nevius
Office Manager

Adi Scantlebury

Natalie Ruggieri
Administrative Office Assistant
Elementary Staff

Monika Akens
Special Education Teacher

Stevi Bax
Grades: 3rd & 4th

Jenn Cernohous
Grades: 1st & 2nd

Jen Conway
Grades: 1st & 2nd

Barbara Dornan
Children’s House

Emmanuelle Giumelli
School Counselor, Mindfulness Coordinator

Tammy Grace
Elementary Aide

Cole Habay-Heinsius
(Ms. Cole) | Grades: 3rd & 4th

Shawna Heinsius

KC Hershey
K – 4th Grade P.E.

To Be Filled
Classroom Aide

Sophia Marshall

To Be Filled
Classroom Aide

Robin Sibley
Children’s House Aide

Kacie Sloan
3/4 Teacher

Laurie Underwood
Classroom Aide

Amanda Wheeler
Spanish Teacher

Betsy Whited
PE & Art Teacher
Middle School Staff

Brie Aragaki
5th Grade Teacher

Elii Chapman
5th Grade Teacher

Joel Chee
7th – 8th Social Studies

Matt Clark
7th–8th Fine Arts,
Student Council

Carrie Cola
6th Grade Classroom Aide

Tony Cola
6th Grade Math

Jake Dixon
5th – 8th Grade PE Teacher

Emmanuelle Giumelli
School Counselor, Mindfulness Coordinator

Cathleen Goodell
7th – 8th Math

Steph Jackson

Lauren Mitchell
6th Grade English,
6th Grade Social Studies

Sahsha Rabago
7th – 8th Classroom Aide

Ruth Roazen
SPED Teacher

Matt Sarnoski

Ellisha Tsinnijinnie
5th Grade Classroom Aide

Cliff Tullis
Martial Arts

Amanda Wheeler
Spanish Teacher

Ashley Wilson
Middle School Band & Guitar