Spectrum Academy -Pleasant Grove

District Directors

LIZ BANNER, Executive Director of Academics

Liz received her Bachelors in Special Education from Weber State University and her Masters in Education from Argosy University. Her Spectrum Career began in 2009 when she worked as a Paraprofessional to support her son at his new school. She then went on to teach for a few years and in 2013 became the Principal of the Pleasant Grove Campus. She is a member of the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children), ARUCC (Autism Resources of Utah County Council), and USEAP (Utah Special Education Advisory Panel); representing Individuals with Disabilities as a parent of a student with disabilities.

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COURTNEY ENGLAND, Executive Director of Finance

Courtney received her Bachelor's degree in Business Accounting from the University of Utah in 2001. She brings over 20 years experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. She has worked for Spectrum for seven years as the Business Manager. She enjoys her new role knowing she is contributing, in an indirect way, to improving the lives of so many children and their families.

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MANDY FUHRIMAN, Ed.D., Director of Special Education

Mandy holds a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, a Master's degree in Special Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy, all from the University of Utah. With active K-12 teaching and administrator licenses, she brings 15 years of experience in both public and private school systems as an educator and administrator. Mandy is a contributing author to two recently published books on special education and inclusion and has served as a project leader for the University of Utah’s GET REAL! Project, which focuses on teacher development and transdisciplinary practices.

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JOE DIXON Ed.D., BCBA, Director of Related Services

Joe Dixon, Ed.D. BCBA, LBA has been a certified behavior analyst since 2013 and has worked with individuals with learning differences and developmental delays since 2008. He has had the opportunity to teach in the classroom for 8 years and enjoys seeing the growth in his students. He completed his Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education at Liberty University.

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Pleasant Grove Principals

SCOTT MOFFATT, Principal, PG Secondary School

Scott Moffatt has worked at the Pleasant Grove campus since it first opened in 2014. He started as a paraprofessional, and after he received his Bachelor’s degree from Utah Valley University in Literary Studies, he taught High School English for almost 5 years. He then went on to get his Master’s degree in Education Administration in 2019 and became the Assistant Principal for the Secondary School in 2020. He loves Spectrum Academy and everything it represents, and he is honored and excited to be the Principal for the Secondary School in Pleasant Grove. Scott met his beautiful wife at Spectrum Academy, and together they have a 7-year-old girl, a 5-year-old boy and an 18-month old boy who keep them on their toes. They love to hike and camp as a family, as well as relax and enjoy family movie nights.

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ELAYNE MCARTHUR, Assistant Principal, PG Secondary School

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MAGGIE CUMMINGS, Ph.D., Principal PG Elementary School

Principal Cummings, has 32 years of experience in a variety of educational settings. The hallmark of Ms. Cummings’ career is creating collaborative structures to improve outcomes for students. Her educational experiences include middle and high school math teaching, building and district administration (Jordan and Salt Lake City School Districts), serving on the teaching faculty at the University of Utah in both the mathematics department and Urban Institute of Teacher Education, managing teacher preparation/continuing education programs, textbook writing, and working at State Office of Education as school improvement specialist. Ms. Cummings is the mother to both biological and bonus children and has 4 wonderful grandchildren. In her spare time, she loves long hikes, cooking, and spending time with her family.

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PAUL WOODWORTH, Assistant Principal, PG Elementary School

My name is Paul Woodworth, but the students and staff know me as Mr. Paul. I have worked at Spectrum Academy for eight years now across the campus. I started helping out in the secondary side as an assistant principal, then helped open the STARS building, and now I am currently an administrator in the elementary school. I started off my educational career, right after graduating from BYU-Idaho, as a middle school para for a few weeks before the end of the school year. I then got hired as a Spanish teacher at Middleton High School for the following school year, the same school where my mom was working as a special education teacher. I also taught one class of adapted PE for her students. My wife and I have three kids, all elementary age, who are full of energy and fun! When I have a moment, I enjoy things such as sports, exercise, 3D printing, and being creative.

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AUBREY WHITING, Principal, PG STARS

Aubrey Whiting has worked in education for 16 years. She has her Bachelor's degree in Severe Special Education from the University of Utah and taught a range of students for 13 years from elementary up through transition age. She received her Master's degree in Special Education and Educational Leadership from Utah State University in 2014. Her favorite part of working with the students is helping them reach their greatest potential while looking at how best to adapt things for those students to get there.

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Program Administration & Coordinators

BRE MOFFATT, Assessment Administrator

Bre Moffatt has been working with kids with autism for 13 years. She first taught at a private school and started with Spectrum Academy in 2014, when the PG campus first opened. She taught for 4 years and was an instructional coach for 6 years before becoming the Assessment Program Administrator. She holds a Bachelors in Business Management, a Masters in Education, and a Special Education license.

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KATHERINE BANNER, MTSS Administrator
Katherine Banner holds a Bachelor's degree in Special Education as well as a Master's degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Multi-Tiered System of Supports. She joined the Spectrum Academy team in 2015 starting as a 5th grade teacher before becoming a special education coach. Katherine has also had the opportunity to teach courses at Brigham Young University helping teacher candidates learn best practices for collaboration between general education and special education teams.

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KALEY VEATER, Ed Tech and CTE Administrator

Kaley Veater has been at Spectrum Academy since 2012. She has worked as a middle school social studies teacher, assistant principal, and principal. She is currently serving as Spectrum Academy's Educational Technology Coordinator and the Career and Technical Education Coordinator. She has a Bachelor's in History Education from Utah Valley University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from American College of Education.

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AMY BAKER, Development and Communications Administrator
Amy is a mother of two sons who were diagnosed with autism when they were 2 and 3 years old. In 2007, autism became her family's whole world, and she was determined to do her part in raising awareness and acceptance. For seven years, she volunteered alongside other passionate parents who put their hearts and souls into making Utah more aware and accepting of autism. When her boys started school at Spectrum Academy, she volunteered as a substitute para, which led to a full-time job. She began her career at Spectrum Academy as a Paraprofessional, then an administrative assistant, SpEd Assistant, and then SpEd Coordinator. In 2018, she was offered the role of Development Coordinator and is now serving as our Development and Communications Administrator.

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TOBY MELVER, Athletics Coordinator

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