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
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
SAT Supervisor & Teacher: Grades 1st & 2nd
Serving AUA's kids since: 2019
Preparation | Degree: BA
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: dbickner@auaweb.com
Bible Verse:

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

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
Kathy Hernandez
Chaplain and Teacher-Religion
Serving AUA's kids since: 2020
Preparation | Degree:
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: khernandez@auaweb.com
Bible Verse: Coming soon...
Dorothy Nelson-Nutt
Teacher- Art
Serving AUA's kids since: 2020
Preparation | Degree:
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: dnelson-nutt@auaweb.com
Bible Verse:
Elmer Steenberg
Teacher- PE & History
Serving AUA's kids since: 2020
Preparation | Degree: BA Walla Walla University, College Place, WA
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: esteenberg@auaweb.com
Bible Verse:

Basil Williams
Teacher- Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics
Serving AUA's kids since: 2019
Preparation | Degree: MS
Hobbies: Coming soon...
Email: bwilliams@auaweb.com
Bible Verse:

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