I am so grateful to be a Mountain View Elk and help students grow and learn! I have a BA from ASU in Psychology and Human Development and a MA in Education from NAU. This is my 10th year teaching, and my 12th in education. I have experience teaching in every grade level and core subject, K-12. I will be working to keep Mountain View meeting state requirements, overseeing lesson plans, and providing coaching for all Mountain View teachers.

jasie.allen@mtnva.org

I am the second and third grade teacher as well as the head of SEL. I have a background in the mental and behavioral health field and am a certified Peer Support Specialist. I incorporate my background into my teaching and interactions with students wherever possible to support them in their emotional learning. I love getting to watch my students learn and grow as they incorporate new skills that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives!

bailey.sherwood@mtnva.org

My name is Jadyn Ray and I am so excited to be working for Mountain View Academy. I've wanted to become a teacher since I was a little girl. Being given the opportunity to start my career alongside amazing educators who have the same passion for learning and impacting the lives of our youth is truly a dream come true. I am so honored to reside in a position that allows me to teach and grow with my students and colleagues. I can't wait to see where this year takes us!

jadyn.ray@mtnva.org

My name is Daniel Black, and I am glad to be the math teacher at Mountain View Academy. I come from a background in computer programming, where I applied mathematics every day. I believe in praising student effort, helping to create a rounded character, and helping students to become critical thinkers in all areas, not just math. I think building student rapport and being fair, consistent, and mindful is an important part of teaching.

daniel.black@mtnva.org

I am so excited for this year at Mountain View Academy! I am looking forward to seeing the amazing progress our students make throughout the year. I am one of the founders of Mountain View Academy, and in addition to teaching I work with enrollment and overall support to our teachers, students, and parents. I have a Bachelor's in Animal Health and Behavior, and I am currently working on a Master's in Marine Biology. I have a great love for learning, which I try to pass on to my students.

sadee.sherwood@mtnva.org

Health and fitness are important parts of my life, which I hope to impart to students at Mountain View Academy.

I am excited to be working with all of the students this school year to help them on their individual education journey. I recently ran my first marathon in April of 2024, after completing my first half marathons in 2023. I am a Systems Engineer and enjoy doing all sorts of things. My spare time is filled with a wide variety of hobbies, like art, cooking, movie watching, knitting, projects, and more.

I have my BA in Early Childhood Education and have been teaching for 20 yrs. I have loved teaching in all grade levels ever since I can remember. I have taught in different schools in Tucson, California, Fort Thomas, and Morenci. My husband is retired military, so I have traveled and experienced teaching in different areas.

We look for teachers who are passionate about helping kids grow and learn, and who will model, teach, and support positive behaviors. Our class sizes are capped at 16 students, and required hours for full time teachers are Monday-Thursday from 7:30-3:30. Part time positions are also available! To view our openings and apply to become a Mountain View Elk, click here

Mountain View Academy was Susan’s idea, and it never would have come into existence without her vision and tireless effort. Susan was never one to stand idle when she saw others in need, and she knew that she and her family had the skills required to build a school that provided great education, both academically and socially/emotionally. 

Opening this school made the last year of Susan’s life much harder than it needed to be, but also so much more fulfilling. She was intensely proud of this school, and all it stood for, and had great vision for what it could become as we continued to grow and improve.

We hope to continue that vision and legacy. The same qualities that helped Susan open Mountain View Academy are traits we work to instill in our students. 

The compassion and selflessness required to help make the world a better place, not just for yourself but for everyone. The courage and confidence to have a dream and go for it. And the work ethic and discipline required to bring that dream to fruition.