Faculty & Staff – Armona Union Academy
Armona Union Academy has a longstanding tradition of hiring some of the best faculty that the Central Valley has to offer. All of our teachers are credentialed, and together they have over 210 years of combined teaching experience at the elementary and secondary levels.
Armona Union Academy promotes open communication between parents, teachers and constituents and welcomes your suggestions, ideas, and feedback.
True education means more than pursuing a certain course of study. It has to do with the whole person…It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers.
The source of such an education is brought to view in these inspired words that point to the Infinite One (Jesus): In Him “are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”Colossians 2:3
-Ellen White
Randy Bovee
Principal & Teacher - Algebra 1, Spanish 1
- Preparation | Degree: BA German & Spanish, Walla Walla University, College Place, WA;
MS Education Policy & Management, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. - Endorsements: German, Spanish, Principal
- Hobbies: Golf, Reading, Travel
- Email: rbovee@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: John 17: 20-24
Tania Olivier
Kindergarten
- Preparation | Degree: coming soon...
- Endorsements: coming soon...
- Hobbies: coming soon...
- Email: tolivier@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: coming soon...
Katy Lloyd
Teacher - Grades 1 & 2
- Preparation | Degree: BS Elementary Education, Walla Wall University, College Place, WA
- Endorsements: Elementary Education, K-12 Art
- Hobbies: mountain hikes, art and mission stories
- Email: klloyd@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: Colossians 3:12-17
Denise Johnston
Teacher - Grades 3 & 4, Elementary WASC Coordinator
- Preparation | Degree: BA Liberal Studies, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA; BA/5th Year Education, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA.
- Endorsements: Elementary Education
- Hobbies: gardening, golf, traveling
- Email: djohnston@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: Psalm 91
Natalie Hunter
Teacher - Grades 5 & 6
- Preparation | Degree: coming soon...
- Endorsements: coming soon...
- Hobbies: coming soon...
- Email: nhunter@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: coming soon...
Reggie Matias
Teachers - Grades 7 & 8
- Preparation | Degree: BA Liberal Studies, La Sierra University, Riverside, CA
- Endorsements: coming soon...
- Hobbies: coming soon...
- Email: rmatias@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: coming soon...
Roger Castillo
Teacher - Geometry, Algebra II, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics
- Preparation | Degree: coming soon...
- Endorsements: coming soon...
- Hobbies: coming soon...
- Email: rcastillo@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: coming soon...
Kathy Hernandez
Chaplain and Teacher-Religion, Spanish 2
- Preparation | Degree: BA Spanish, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI; MA Educational & Developmental Psychology, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
- Endorsements: English, Fine Arts, Religion, Spanish
- Hobbies: nature & animal photography, vegan cooking, reading
- Email: khernandez@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: Romans 8:31-39
Danica Mason
Teacher - English, Choir Director
- Preparation| Degree: BS English & Language, Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL; MA, Curriculum & Instruction, La Sierra University, Riverside, CA
- Endorsements: Art & English
- Hobbies: friend road trips, musicals, painting
- Email: dchandler@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12
Elmer Steenberg
Teacher- PE & History
- Preparation | Degree: BS Physical Education, Walla Walla University, College Place, WA
- Endorsements: coming soon...
- Hobbies: running, reading and sports
- Email: esteenberg@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: John 15: 12-13
Diana Interiano
Secretary/Registrar
- Preparation | Degree: BA Sociology & Education, University of California, Los Angeles
- Hobbies: Walks at the beach, reading and coloring
- Email: dmeneses@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 5: 6-7
Luis Gutierrez
Facility Management - Maintenance & Grounds
- Hobbies: basketball, reading, building
- Email: lgutierrez@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: John 16:33
Tricia Bico
Before & After School Care/ Instructional Aide
- Preparation | Degree: BSN Nursing, DLS-STI College, Philippines
- Hobbies: traveling, decorating, helping those in need
- Email: tbico@auaweb.com
- Bible Verse: Proverbs 3: 5-6
Jorge Medrano
Van Pool Driver
- Preparation | Degree: coming soon...
- Endorsements: coming soon...
- Hobbies: coming soon...
- Email: coming soon...
- Bible Verse: coming soon...
Quality Education
We offer high quality teaching and extra-curricular activities.
It is the work of education to develop this power, to train the youth to be thinkers, and not mere reflectors of other men’s thought. (Education p.17).
what Parents & students are saying
“I have three children at Armona Union Academy, and my decision to send my children there is the best I’ve ever made. I’m extremely pleased with the education my children receive. I highly recommend AUA. ”
“Our kids love attending AUA. Last year was their first year and they never want to leave. They love the teachers and the small school feeling.”
“AUA has treated us like family. My son wakes up every morning looking forward to school, which hasn’t always been the case. I have no regrets.”
“Having our daughter in school at AUA provides us with the peace of mind that she is not only getting a solid education, but that she’s being nurtured spiritually as well.”
