Administration

I believe that there is no nobler calling than influencing the lives of others through education, and I am passionate about creating engaging learning environments where all students can grow into lifelong learners.  

I am passionate about learning and teaching, and I work hard to create safe and equitable learning environments and communities where students and teachers can learn and thrive.

Natalie Newman earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in music from Brigham Young University. She also holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University. Ms. Newman taught for 10 years in public, private, and charter schools ranging from fourth grade to eighth grade across all core subjects—she has a deep love and appreciation for education and all it can offer students. Ms. Newman is thrilled to be back home at Wasatch Peak Academy!  

Julie Nelson loves every minute of working in the office and greeting everyone as they come in the door. Her main goal is to make everyone feel welcome and to make a safe place for students in their home away from home. Julie Nelson is a mother of 4 children. Three older children and one 20 years younger than the rest! Her youngest is a student at WPA! She is excited to be a part of the WPA family!  She loves college football and so there is no surprise that fall is her favorite season!

MaryAnn has loved WPA since 2012 when her children first enrolled here. She spent years volunteering at the school, then became a TA here. Even though her kids have all grown and left the school, she still loves WPA and loves working in the office now.  

I am proud to be the school counselor at Wasatch Peak Academy! I enjoy advocating and empowering our students by providing support and guidance with any social, emotional or academic need.   I absolutely love encouraging our students to become passionate, productive, resilient and KIND humans in the world. I am committed to providing a safe and positive school culture at WPA by recognizing, encouraging and celebrating each individual student's potential, creativity, diverse background and personal uniqueness.  It is inspiring to see our students become more equipped each year by gaining the essential skills and confidence to continue to strive for their personal best, no matter what their abilities may be, and become successful, lifelong learners. I received a master's degree from the University of Utah in Social Work. In my free time, you can find me crafting, enjoying a cuddle with my cat, blasting country music and having fun with friends and family.