We would like to introduce you to our faculty. They are dedicated to helping WAA students learn and grow to their maximum potential - mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.



Suzy Juarros, Principal

Terry Balduff
Terry Balduff has had more than fifteen years of teaching experience, which include nine years at our sister school, Mount Vernon Academy where he taught math and science.
Mr. Balduff graduated from Wright State with a B.S. in Chemistry and a Masters in Education. Prior to his teaching career, he owned two successful businesses and worked in several technical fields. His love of children and his desire to serve led him into the field of education.

Carmie Ouzounian

Carmie Ouzounian has over 20 years of caring experience working with young learners. She spent 12 years teaching in day care setting and as many summers working with kids at summer camp. She began teachin g kindergarten in the 1990's.
Mrs. Ouzounian received a B.S. in Elementary Education from Andrews University in 1985. She has endorsements in reading, history, and religion, and has recieved additional training through Chapman University, Columbus State and Andrews University.




 

Nadine Zygowiec

Nadine Zygowiec has two years of educational experience in several California schools including student teaching and substitute teaching positions. She believes in reaching out to the local and global communities through various volunteer efforts and has a strong background in teaching while utilizing creative arts techniques.
Mrs. Zygowiec received a B.A. in Liberal Studies and a Master of Arts in Teaching from La Sierra University in Riverside, California..

Amy Howard

Amy Howard teaches first and second grade.   She comes to us from Kansas City, Missouri. .

Bobby McGhee

Bobby McGhee is the current Family Life, Youth and Outreach Pastor at the Worthington Adventist Church. He often leads out in our weekly Friday morning chapel service and assists in the after-school sports program. He is a 1984 graduate from Walla Walla College. His major emphasis was in religious studies and physical education. He received his teaching credentials in Washington state and California. He taught in those areas for 10 years and loves helping connect folks from academic concentration to the Savior. "Pastor Bob" as he is called has a wife, Robin, and their two sons Lucky Day and Casper Knight.