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, and feedback.

Faculty & Staff

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

 

Wendy Saunders

Teacher - Kindergarten

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

 

Dana Bickner

Teacher: Grades 1st & 2nd

Serving AUA's kids since:  2019

Preparation | Degree: BA Liberal Studies, Brandman University
Endorsements: coming soon...
Hobbies: playing with dog, singing and sports
Email: dbickner@auaweb.com 
Bible Verse: Psalm 46:5

 

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

 

Fallon Vigil

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: fvigil@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

 

Barbra Tabura

Teacher - 7th & 8th Grade, English I, 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

 

Kathy Hernandez

Chaplain and Teacher-Religion

Serving AUA's kids since:  2020

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

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

 

Dorothy Nelson-Nutt

Teacher- Art

Serving AUA's kids since:  2020

Preparation | Degree: BS Media Arts & Animation, the Art Institutes of International Minneapolis, MN
Endorsements: coming soon...
Hobbies: helping on the AV team at church, running (working towards a 5k) and creating digital art
Email: dnelson-nutt@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Romans 8:38-39

 

Elmer Steenberg

Teacher- PE & History

Serving AUA's kids since:  2020

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

 

AnnMarie Tabura

Teacher - Biology

Serving AUA's kids since:  2020

Preparation |  Degree: BA Photography, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA
Endorsements: coming soon...
Hobbies:  photography, hiking, traveling, and reading
Email: atabura@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6-7

 

Basil Williams

Teacher- Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics

Serving AUA's kids since:  2019

Preparation | Degree: MS
Endorsements: coming soon...
Hobbies:  coming soon...
Email: bwilliams@auaweb.com 
Bible Verse: coming soon...

 

Diana Interiano

Secretary/Registrar

Serving AUA's kids since:  2013

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

Serving AUA's kids since:  2015

Hobbies:  Coming soon...
Email: lgutierrez@auaweb.com 
Bible Verse:

 

Tricia Bico

Before & After School Care

Serving AUA's kids since:  2016

Preparation | Degree: BSN Nursing, Adventist University of the Philippines
Hobbies:  Coming soon...
Email: tbico@auaweb.com 
Bible Verse: Proverbs 3: 5-6

 

Cindy Hielscher

Business Manager

Serving AUA's kids since:  2004

Bio: Cindy Hielscher has been working as the Business Manager at AUA for the past 17 years. She enjoys working with students, staff and families. Cindy graduated from AUA in 1976. Her greatest wish is for Jesus to come soon!

Hobbies:  coming soon
Email: auafinance@yahoo.com
Bible Verse: