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 has open communication between our parents, teachers and constituents and welcomes your suggestions, ideas, & feedback.
Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff
Tricia Bico
Before & After School Care
Serving AUA's kids since: 2016
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Hobbies:
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Bible Verse:
Luis Gutierrez
Facility Management - Maintenance & Grounds
Serving AUA's kids since: 2015
Preparation | Degree: Endorsements:
Hobbies:
Email:
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Cindy Hielscher
Business Manager
Serving AUA's kids since: 2004
Preparation | Degree: Endorsements:
Hobbies: coming soon
Email: auafinance@yahoo.com
Bible Verse: Cindy Hielscher has been working as the Business Manager at AUA for the past 14 years. She enjoys working with students, staff and families. Cindy graduated from AUA in 1976. Her greatest wish is for Jesus to come soon!
Diana Interiano
Secretary/Registrar
Serving AUA's kids since: 2016
Preparation | Degree: BA
Endorsements: N/A
Hobbies: Vacationing at the beach
Email: dmeneses@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 6: 5-9
Bradley Saunders
Teacher - Band
Serving AUA's kids since: 2015
Preparation | Degree: Endorsements:
Hobbies: Music Performance
Email: bsaunders@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:33
Lance Najera
Teacher - Computer Applications, Driver's Ed., Economics, Health, Government, Physical Education, U.S. History, World History
Serving AUA's kids since: 2018
Preparation | Degree: BA History, La Sierra University, Riverside, CA;
Endorsements:
Hobbies: coming soon...
Email: lnajera@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: coming soon...
Harley Peterson
Teacher -Algebra 2; Biology; Chemistry; Geometry; Physical Science; Physics, Pre-Calculus; & WASC Coordinator
Serving AUA's kids since: 2017
Preparation | Degree: BA Mathematics, Union College, Lincoln, NE; M.Ed. Educational Administration; Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX;
Endorsements: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Principal
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: hpeterson@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Revelation 21:1-5
Edgar Gomez
School Chaplain, & Teacher - Religion, Spanish
Serving AUA's kids since: 2018
Preparation | Degree: Coming Soon
Endorsements: Coming Soon
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: egomez@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Coming soon...
Danica Chandler
Choir Director & Teacher - English
Serving AUA's kids since: 2010
Preparation: Degree: BS English & Language, Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL; MA, Curriculum & Instruction, La Sierra University, Riverside, CA, Endorsements: Art & English
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: dchandler@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12
Randy Bovee
Principal & Teacher - Algebra 1, Spanish 1 & 2
Serving AUA's kids since: 2016
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
Barbra Tabura
Teacher - 7th & 8th Grade, Elementary Athletic Director
Serving AUA's kids since: 2015
Preparation: Degree: BS Liberal Studies, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA; MA Elementary Education, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA;
Endorsements: Elementary Education, English, Reading
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: btabura@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Fallon Thompson
Teacher - Grades 5 & 6
Serving AUA's kids since: 2017
Preparation | Degree: BA Liberal Studies, La Sierra University, Riverside, CA;
Endorsements: Elementary Education
Hobbies: Most sports
Email: fthompson@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13
Silvia Quiroz
Teacher - Grades 1 & 2
Serving AUA's kids since: 2014
Preparation | Degree: BS Elementary Education, Minor History, Walla Walla University, College Place, WA;
Endorsements: Elementary Education
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: srascon@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Coming soon...
Wendy Saunders
Teacher - Kindergarten, Elementary Education, Music
Serving AUA's kids since: 2015
Preparation | Degree: AS Music, BS Liberal Studies, BS/5th Year, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA;
Endorsements: Kindergarten, Elementary Education, Music
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: wsaunders@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9 and Jeremiah 29:11
Denise Johnston
Teacher - Grades 3 & 4, Elementary WASC Coordinator
Serving AUA's kids since: 2003
Preparation | Degree: BA Liberal Studies, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA; BA/5th Year Education, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA,
Endorsements: Elementary Education
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: djohnston@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Psalm 91