Kyle Cannon: I recently moved into the school boundaries from just a couple miles away- last year I had limited involvement in the Community Council at Sandburg Elementary, and completed the mandatory training to serve as a member of the community council. I’m familiar with the premise of its existence and would like to maintain an active role in the process. I’m a life-long Utah resident with two children attending Armstrong Academy this year and a third enrolling in two years. Professionally, I’m a captain at SkyWest Airlines; for the past four years I have also worked as a full-time leader on the executive board of our pilot association managing a multi-million dollar budget as well as negotiating new contracts and work rules for more than 3,600 pilots. I look forward to attending community council meetings and participating in the ongoing discussion of ideas to ensure the continued success of the school LAND trust fund program.
Nikki Cunningham: I ‘temporarily retired’ from teaching 2 years ago to stay home to raise my young children. I would love to join the community council to advocate for the students to recommend and ensure they receive the best resources to enhance their academic performances.
Pablo Garcia: I have been actively engaged with the Hispanic/Latino and Chicano community in Salt Lake City for many years. I have a sincere interest to further develop this community and I have contributed my support from when I was just a student at the University of Utah. I am the son of Peruvian immigrants and a fluent Spanish speaker and writer. I‰Ûªve received my Bachelor‰Ûªs degree in Accounting and a Master‰Ûªs degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Utah. I am currently the Senior Grants and Contracts Manager for HealthInsight, a non-profit healthcare quality improvement organization. My responsibilities include business development and contract administration on state, federal, foundational and commercial grants and contract. I work closely with executives in managing the strategic and negotiation process of financial terms, as well as documented terms and conditions, for assigned contracts and consulting agreements. My previous work experience includes research and development grants management at the University of Utah and the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System.
I have served and volunteered in many different leadership capacities for student-, church- and community-based organizations including MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan), HBSA (Hispanic Business Student Association) and NSHMBA (National Society of Hispanic MBA‰Ûªs). In addition, I have led the Hispanic Young Single Adults (YSA) program for the Salt Lake region for the LDS church. I was one of the first students engaged with the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (UHCC) and David Eccles School of Business Opportunity Scholars Program.
The reason why I am interested in joining the Armstrong Academy Community Council is because I believe in parent activation and engagement. I would like to represent and express culture awareness, diverse perspectives and values within our community. I would like to form part of the key collaborative between parents, teachers and administrators to help understand the needs and opportunities for students. I would be able to provide support and encouragement to achieve and celebrate student improvement and successes.”
Robert Goodick: “My name is Robert Goodick and my background is in finance education. My wife Sophia and I have three children who attend NAA and we are committed to serving the school and supporting the teachers and administration. Since the school has opened I have acted as the primary fundraiser and coordinator for the weather station, contributed to the school’s recycling initiative, volunteer taught Junior Achievement, helped supervise field trips, and have been engaged in and contributed to all fundraisers.
I would like to serve on the community council and be more active in helping execute the vision of the administration and the council.
Having a diverse group of members with varying skill sets and opinions is what makes the NAA community council so great. I feel that with my background and commitment to the school, I will be a member who will be consistent, logical, and collaborative.”
Bridget Hoggan: I would like to be a part of the community council because as mom and former teacher, I feel like I have the ability to see things from both perspectives. I think that I can offer some insight on the different topics and issues presented, and help the Armstrong community live up to it’s full potential.
Carrie Johnson: Hello! My name is Carrie Johnson. I am the mother of 3 delightful little ones. Our oldest, Samuel, attends NAA. Our middle child is part of the GSD Magnet program at FOX Hills and our youngest we hope to start at NAA in kindergarten in 2017. I am married to a life long educator who is as passionate as I am about education and the future of the children in our community. I am a Vice President in a fortune 100 company. I would bring a strong business acumen to the council and an understanding of how culture (the culture of a company, a leadership team, or a school) is key to success. I serve on the United Way Women’s Leadership Council (dedicates it’s efforts to education); am member of the SLC Young Leaders organization; and hold various committee and council positions as an healthcare executive within my company and our industry. My passion is in making a difference in the communities we serve. I believe that NAA is making a difference in the lives of their students and the communities they live in. I believe that improving the academic mastery in STEM classes will be have a lasting positive impact on the economic growth and stability of our nation. I have seen, first hand, (in healthcare) the positive impact innovation and creativity have in improving the health and future of our society. I would love to further support NAA through active service on it’s community council. Thank you for your consideration.
Amanda Montague: I have three children. The oldest one attends Armstrong, the middle one attends the dual immersion program at West Kearns, and the youngest is still at home. I am also an attorney and work full time. Because my children attend different schools, I have struggled to be involved with both of their educations. I’ve vowed to do more to be involved at each of their schools. This is one of the ways I feel like I can help.
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