OUR STAFF
Earnisa Wilkins
Administrative Manager
Earnisa.wilkins@academicarts.org
Two favorite hobbies? Anime & Baking
What are you most passionate about? Helping others
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Coral
What do you like most about working at AHA? The diversity
Sage Lindusky
Receptionist
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
Eryn Buergi
Social Studies Teacher
eryn.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 Cauthorn
Math Teacher
Michael.cauthorn@academicarts.org
Two favorite hobbies? Board Games and Video Games
What are you most passionate about? Philosophy
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Emerald
What do you like most about working at AHA? The trust in teachers
Ashley Martin
Language Arts Teacher
Ashley.Martin@academicarts.org
Two favorite hobbies? Roller skating and coloring
What are you most passionate about? Education, the arts, and culture
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple! Not a dark purple though, more like a lavender
What do you like most about working at AHA? I love the freedom of curriculum (while still following MN state standards) I get to teach things that I feel are often left out!
Andraya Rosario
Science Teacher
andraya.rosario@academicarts.org
Two favorite hobbies? Creating art in all forms (painting, drawing, sculpting, crafting, etc) and roller skating
What are you most passionate about? I am most passionate about learning as much as I can and applying the things I’ve learned to make cool things.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? I would be an asparagus crayon. Firstly because I like the color, and secondly because in a single day asparagus can grow up to 7 inches and I like to live my life with that kind of ambition.
What do you like most about working at AHA? I like being able to see students succeed after working hard and persevering through difficult tasks, I like doing what I can to help students reach their goals.
Netta Penland
Special Education Coordinator
netta.penland@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? My two favorite hobbies are shopping and traveling.
What are you passionate about? I am passionate about getting students prepared for their futures. I love to see their progress from the beginning of the school year until the end of the school year.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Turquoise because it reminds me of the ocean
What do you love most about working at AHA? The different personalities of the students, and learning about their passions for their future. Working in a small community makes it so much more meaningful!
Hannah Couch
Special Education Case Manager
hannah.couch@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? My two favorite hobbies are watching sports with friends and family and music!
What are you most passionate about? I am currently working towards my masters in social work and that came from previous jobs and learning through them that my passion is setting adolescents up for bright futures no matter where they come from
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? I would for sure be a sage green- love neutral colors
What do you love about working at AHA? I enjoy the small community and building meaningful relationships with students
Saul Alvino
Paraprofessional
saul.alvino@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? Fishing & Biking
What are you most passionate about? Music
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Black
What do you love about working at AHA? The diversity of students and staff. I enjoy learning from everyones different walks of life
Clarissa Belmares
Paraprofessional
clarissa.belmares@academicarts.org
Two favorite hobbies? Photography and anything craft related
What are you most passionate about? My kids
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue
What do you like most about working at AHA? The community
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.
Christine Johnson
Paraprofessional
christine.johnson@academicarts.org
What are your two favorite hobbies? I love crafting and drawing. When I have the opportunity I like kayaking with my dogs.
What are you most passionate about? I am passionate about my family and spending time with them. Especially new adventures.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? I'm going to say that I would be orange because I'm looking forward to fall and spooky season.
What do you love about working at AHA? This will be my first year but I am very excited to be joining the AHA family.
Betsy Walter
Social Worker
betsy.walter@academicarts.org
Two favorite hobbies? Biking and my puppy
What are you most passionate about? Kids and grandkids, family
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue
What do you like most about working at AHA? The students are awesome, this is my dream job