People

Board of Directors

Marlowe Wolferstan

President

I am very excited to be joining the Wasatch Peak Academy Board of Directors! I am very conscious of the need to ensure that all students feel respected, included and have a sense of belonging. I feel privileged to be able to help ensure that other children have the same opportunity!

Paul Franzen

Board Member

As the father of four elementary aged children and the husband of a teacher, Paul and his wife Jessica chose Wasatch Peak Academy for its proven record of academic excellence, service learning and Spanish instruction. Paul believes that spectacular administration, faculty & staff and the close involvement of parents in the learning process are what makes Wasatch Peak Academy a top ranked school.

Jennifer Royall
Jennifer Royall

Board Member

Wendy Tibbitts

Board Member

I love that we have the opportunity as parents to be involved in our school and help teachers provide our students with better curriculum, resources, and individual opportunities to engage in the learning process. I am honored to be on the Board and continue to serve this great school in providing an atmosphere where a higher level of learning can take place in core subjects.

Megan Triplett

Board Member

Emily Willey

Board Member

I am a mom, educator, business owner, and traveler come with over 15 years of knowledge and experience in education, with a strong focus in charter schools.  I graduated from Utah State University with my BS in Elementary Education, and later went back to school to earn my Masters in Educational Leadership.  I have been a teacher, reading specialist, curriculum director, and elementary principal.  I have also served as a leader on state school accreditation committees.  I have been impressed with the passion and commitment of the WPA school leadership and board to create and implement programs and systems that have led to lasting student success.  

Brad Wyatt
Brad Wyatt

Board Member

Board Member Applications

Wasatch Peak Academy is seeking Board Member Applications! Please click here to view the information and application instructions.

Wasatch Peak Academy is proud to be overseen by a board of parents and professionals that have a strong commitment to success of WPA students.  The WPA Board provides valuable oversight and ensures that the school remains true to the philosophy and state charter, maintains financial stability, complies with Utah State laws, and ensures the ongoing success of students.

Financial Oversight

The Governing Board oversees the financial health of Wasatch Peak Academy. The Board has an Audit Committee comprised of the board president and the board financial coordinator. All budgets are approved by the Governing Board and published on the Utah Public Finance Website.

In accordance with Utah Code Ann. Section 53G-7-309, the governing board receives a budget report each month. This budget report includes the following information: (i) the amounts of all budget appropriations; (ii) the disbursements from the appropriations as of the date of the report; and (iii) the percentage of the disbursements as of the date of the report. The current budget report is available for public review and previous reports are available by request to apilkington@wasatchpeak.org.

Stakeholders of Wastach Peak Academy may report concerns of fraud, waste, abuse, or non-compliance directly to the School’s administration or board.  Alternatively, stakeholders may report such concerns directly to the Utah State Board of Education through their Public Education Hotline at (801) 538-7813.  Full contact information for the Public Education Hotline can be found here.