OUR STAFF
Saul Alvino
Paraprofessional
saul.alvino@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies?
What are you most passionate about?
If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
What do you love about working at AHA?
Ryan Bauer
Social Studies Teacher
ryan.bauer@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? Long boarding/snowboarding and going to hockey games
What are you most passionate about? Other than education, St. Cloud State hockey and spending time with friends and family
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red, favorite color (SCSU ;)
What do you love about working at AHA? Working in a smaller school has been nothing but amazing. Being able to connect with all staff and students is something very special. Its truly a well connected community who cares for and respects each other. With smaller class sizes, I am able to connect with students on a higher level both academically and emotionally.
Pat Brown
Dean of Students
Cultural Liaison
pat.brown@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies?
Playing basketball, drums, and making music.
What are you most passionate about? I love music and acting. I've done both of them for 10 plus years and I incorporate that into education to help students that are passionate about the same.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? I would be Red, because I'm fiery when it comes to being passionate about what I love and I stand out in every thing I put my mind to.
What do you love about working at AHA? I will enjoy the small setting of students and staff. I feel that it will be easier to build unity when you're able to work with a smaller group of "like-minded" individuals, versus being on a much bigger campus.
Aaron Buergi
Social Studies Teacher
aaron.buergi@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? I absolutely love musical theatre and doing make up.
What are you most passionate about? I am very passionate about drag as an art form, and then my new streak on Duolingo as I’m relearning French!
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Gold because I love how gold sparkles and it also means you’ve won first place.
What do you love about working at AHA? Although many challenges can be faced throughout the day, having support from co-workers and students helps me because the smaller environment helps prepare me for success. Smaller class sizes help students learn how they can learn the best!
Michael Bustamante
Paraprofessional
michael.bustamante@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? Two of my favorite hobbies at the moment are building Lego Star Wars, and Drag Brunches.
What are you most passionate about? I am passionate about Real Housewives and discussing it with friends.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? If I were a color I would be blue.
What do you love about working at AHA? I have been watching and listening to the students discuss their interests. How diverse it is.
Jinan Foss
Paraprofessional
jinan.foss@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? I love to take my new puppy Mily on walks, with my son Howie. I also like spending time in Hayward, Wi at our family cabin.
What are you most passionate about? I am most passionate about being a good mother.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? I would probably be a green crayon, because it is my son's favorite color.
What do you love about working at AHA? I love the small community at AHA, making relationships with students is a very rewarding feeling.
Mariah Ganyo
Paraprofessional
mariah.ganyo@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? Quilting and watching movies!
What are you most passionate about? friends, family and communicating with others in all aspects of life!
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Maroon - I love this color and it makes me think of fall colors which is my favorite season!
What do you love about working at AHA? I love the mission that AHA serves! "Learn by doing. Embrace your place in the world. Prepare for the future. And make friends along the way."
David Gunderman
Math Teacher
david.gunderman@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? Fly Fishing and Bow hunting for Whitetail deer.
What are you most passionate about? Wildlife Conservation
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Black, because that’s what Batman would say
What do you love about working at AHA? AHA provides a community where students and staff learn and grow together, all while developing an appreciation for nature.
Barbara Harris
Paraprofessional
barbara.harris@academicarts.org
Davi Hicks
TPS Administrator
Cultural Liaison
davi.hicks@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? ceramics and sudoku
What are you most passionate about? Learning and Education
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink
What do you love most about working at AHA? Being able to make a difference in the lives of our youth
Sage Lindusky
Paraprofessional
sage.lindusky@academicarts.org
Two favorite hobbies? Arts & crafts and hammocking
What am i most passionate about? Family and Loved ones
If I were a crayon, what color would I be? Fuchsia
What do I like most about working at AHA? The Environment
Marty Mendez
Paraprofessional
marty.mendez@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? My two favorite hobbies would have to be Coaching and going to family sporting events, If I could choose a third it would be taking the family up north to go four wheeling and ATVing.
What are you most passionate about? I would say I'm extremely passionate about raising my three Sons (Marty III, Maximiliano and Matthias), and coaching youth sports for the West Side Boosters.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Black for many reasons, particularly because it goes with everything and matches well with all the other colors of the spectrum.
What do you love about working at AHA? Working at AHA has helped me with my own characteristics in myself, such as Patience and Understanding these I can take from the classroom and bring home and use in everyday situations I come across in life, working here has motivated me to help Motivate and that I love.
Jacqueline Ozuna
Special Education Teacher
jacqueline.ozuna@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? Reading, Sewing, Crocheting, Gardening, and Cooking.
What are you most passionate about? Education
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? I would be color Lavender. Because it symbolizes Grace.
What do you love about working at AAHS? I love being part of the AAHS community because it has given me the opportunity to connect with students and help them achieve their academic goals.
Mike Palmer
Paraprofessional
mike.palmer@academicarts.org
What are your favorite hobbies? art (drawing, airbrush, digital), fitness, and music
What are you most passionate about? making sure all students have the tools to be educated in a caring and compassionate manner, and to live in a safe environment.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? I like silver, because it shines bright enough not to be too shiny.
What do you love about working at AHA? the teacher-powered concept of teaching students
David Sorenson
Art Teacher
david.sorenson@academicarts.org
Two favorite hobbies? Painting and Canoeing
What are you most passionate about? Family
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Forest green. The color of trees and plants
What do you like most about working at AHA? The students and staff of AHA
Angela Yoswa
Administrative Manager
angela.yoswa@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? My two favorite hobbies are listening to music and sitting by a lake or the river and just listening to the waves.
What are you most passionate about? I am very passionate about family. Especially my three grandsons. They are amazing and it is fun to watch them grow.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Teal. To me it is very Cool, vivid and beautiful.
What do you love most about working at AHA? This will be my first year, but I am exciting to be working with students and see what the year brings.