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
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
Vice Principal & 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
Course Inspired Facilities
We offer a wide range of high quality of teaching and extra-curricular activities.
We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs. If sitting in a room with a trainer and having the opportunity for discussion with other learners sounds good to you then we can offer this.
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.”
“AUA gives our family comfort. In a world that feels increasingly uncertain and unsafe, it’s a place of refuge where we know our children are cared for…The teachers genuinely love their students, share God’s love daily, and hold high expecations for both character and academics.”
“AUA has been a tenfold blessing for our family…The teachers truly care, and we are grateful to be part of a school where our children are growing academically and spiritually.”
“AUA is where my children feel valued, seen, and heard.”
“AUA is more than a school-it’s a family that was there for us when we needed it most.”
“Our 3 children have been blessed by the AUA teachers, students, and community. As they grow in learning about God and who He has made them to be it is amazing that they are able to receive an education from teachers who pray for them, share God’s word with them, guide them, challenge them, and care for them! ”
