Carla Kanieski

Carla is a passionate and creative educator with degrees in Behavioral Neuroscience and German from Ohio State University. She brings a wealth of experience from working in pediatric healthcare settings, including ABA therapy and behavioral day treatment programs. …

Anna Clements

Anna grew up in rural Kentucky, spending most of her free time helping out on the family farm or simply playing on it. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, she spent her first seven years as a middle school math and science teacher at Georgetown Middle School while also earning her master’s degree in Educational Leadership. …

Mike Spence

Mike Spence joined Mountain Academy in 2025 when his family acted on a longtime dream to move to the Tetons. His passion for teaching is rooted in his time as an NCAA track & field and cross country coach, …

Theo Snowdon

Theo Snowdon was enticed to the Teton valley from Galicia, Spain where he was living and teaching English. Drawn by Teton Science School’s commitment to Place-Based Education plus the seemingly endless options for outdoor recreation, when Theo arrived on campus he knew he made a good choice. …

Izzy Handal

Izzy is from Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of St Andrews with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Geology. She learned to love nature through camping with her mom and skiing with her sister, …

Brianne West

Bri grew up in California, spending time on both the central coast and in the mountains of the Sierras. After moving to Colorado and earning a degree in Spanish Literature and Education, Bri returned to California to pursue a career in Outdoor Education. …

Molly Gillespie

Molly is a curious soul with a passion for the outdoors and a love of learning. She grew up in the northeast where she spent her time exploring the mountains, biking, hiking, enjoying the ocean, …

Emma Berry

Emma Berry joined the Mountain Academy community in 2023 as lower school faculty on the Teton Valley Campus. A University of Vermont graduate with a degree in Sociology, Emma leverages her understanding of social dynamics to enrich her teaching practice. …