Welcome to the SVA Staff Directory!
Julie Schnell
Middle School / High School Teacher
Biography
I have the pleasure of teaching for over 26 years in the public and private education field. I absolutely love teaching and feel it is a blessing to go to work everyday and enjoy the things I love to do! I have three children who have gone through SVA and have loved their education here. I love spending time with my family and watching movies, seeing shows, and playing games.
College/University: Wartburg College- Degree in Music Education and Vocal Performance.
Office Hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Year started at SVA: 2013
Troy Schobinger
Facilities Manager
Biography
I owned my own company for 25 years, and worked for Paul Mitchell for 5 years as a warehouse manager/purchase agent. I love to camp, and hang out with my family. I love this job, it’s a great family.
College/University: Metropolitan State University
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2015
Anna Shubin
ELL Teacher
Biography
I am thrilled to be joining the SkyView team this year as an ELD Instructor working with our dual language students! Although I am originally from Colorado and grew up in Summit County and Buena Vista, I had to move away in elementary school and have missed Colorado ever since. I went to college and graduate school in NYC and began teaching ESL in Japan. I have been working as a special education teacher at an elementary school in Manhattan, NY for the past several years before recently finding myself back in Colorado. I love the Harry Potter series, camping, reading, cooking, and traveling, and am looking forward to being a part of the SVA community!
College/University: BA – College of Mt. St. Vincent; MFA – CUNY City College of New York; MS Ed. – CUNY Brooklyn College
Year Started at SVA: 2020
Suzanna Shugert
Elementary School Teacher
Biography
I am thrilled to be joining the Elementary Spanish team for my first year at SkyView. A Colorado native, I received my undergrad from Colorado State University before living in Mexico for two years as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. Among my favorite things about living in Mexico are the street vendors selling delicious treats, the warmth of the people and the richness of cultural traditions dating back centuries. It is my joy to share the Spanish language and the culture of those who speak it with SkyView students while making language learning meaningful and engaging. When not with students, I enjoy hiking in the mountains, making music and spending time with my family!
College/University: Colorado State University
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2019
Tim Smith
High School Teacher
Biography
Hi there! I’m the SVA Science Department head, primarily in charge of the Freshman biology course. I am the most fortunate person in the world because I get to explore questions in science with other curious minds. Over the past seven years I’ve been at SkyView, I’ve been very proud to watch many of my students go on to win honors at regional, state and international contests. When I am not facilitating massive science success at SVA, I enjoy spending time fishing, hiking, searching for fossils, working out, and and just about anything outdoors with my friends, kids, wife and family. Go Hawks!
College/University: BS Abilene Christian University, MS University of Illinois
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2012
Jennifer Spruce
Receptionist
Biography
I am new to the Front Office this school year. SVA has been very welcoming and I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know all of the friendly faces! If we have not met, please come to the front desk, I would love to meet you! Prior to coming to SVA, I was a preschool teacher in Arapahoe County for 11 years. I also served as an Assistant Registrar at Colorado Christian University, and was a Medical Assistant for an Internal Medicine practice and Ophthalmology. My husband, Allan and I have been married for 28 years and have a daughter in Jr. High School. We also have two lovable dogs. My faith, family and friends are what I treasure most in life!
College/University: Colorado Christian University, BS
Year started at SVA: 2019
Hannah Sunberg
Middle School Teacher
Biography
I am looking forward to continuing working with students and families here at SVA to help support students in their growth as people and knowledge of history! I am also excited to continuing helping coach with the high school soccer programs here at SVA. I graduated from Colorado Christian University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a specialization in Secondary Education, as well as played soccer for CCU all four years. I am originally from Longmont, Colorado and love Colorado. I enjoy being in the mountains for many things but especially skiing. I also enjoy traveling and have had the chance to visit multiple countries, including a trip with Athletes in Action to use soccer as a means of community support and most recently traveling with my brother in Europe which I am hoping to share with some of the topics of history we cover in 7th grade. Looking forward to this year!
College/University: Colorado Christian University
Office Hours: Planning Periods 1 and 2 (M,T,F): 8:00 – 9:40; Planning Periods 1 and 2 (W, Th): 8:00-9:35; After and Before School by Appointment
Year started at SVA: 2012
Rita Swartzentruber
High School Teacher
Biography
I am super excited to be starting my second year at SkyView teaching High School Math! I am a huge math nerd and love sharing that with my students. Outside of school I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, really anything that has to do with the great outdoors.
College/University: Linfield College
Year Started SVA: 2019
Jenna Touhey
High School SPED Paraprofessional
Biography
I have been a part of the SVA family for 2 years. I assist high school and junior high students providing academic support. I have worked in schools for over 10 years and I love helping kids learn and understand in and out of the classroom. For fun I enjoy family time with my kids.
College/University: Metropolitan State University
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2018
Olivia Touhey
Preschool Assistant
Biography
I am the Pre-k/BASE assistant director and have been for about a year. I love that my job gives me the opportunity to work with all age groups. I get to be with the little during the day and then be with k-8th during my afternoon. For fun I enjoy taking my dog on hikes and spending time with family/friends.
College/University: Metro State University
Office Hours
Year started at SVA: 2018
Amanda Turecek
Office Assistant
Biography
I’m married and have 2 boys that attend SVA. Both my sons are into baseball and basketball. In the summers you can find me at baseball field and in the winter find me in a gym cheering my boys. As a family we like to attend sporting events and enjoy all of what Colorado outdoors has to offer, skiing, hiking and camping.
College/University: Arapahoe Community College
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2015
Lori Twehues
High School Teacher
Biography
I teach Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, Advanced Programming and Integrated Science at SkyView High School. This will be my 3rd teaching at SkyView, although I have been a member of the SkyView family for 8 years as a parent to 2 SkyView Academy students. I love the opportunity I have at SkyView to form relationships with students who share my love of technology and science. In my free time, I like to read, garden, hike and drive my kids around. When I have extra free time, I like to tinker with electronics and code.
College/University: Wayne State University
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2017
Paula Vann
Elementary School Teacher
Biography
I am the elementary art teacher for SkyView Academy. This is my 6th year teaching at SkyView. I love the enthusiasm of elementary students and enjoy guiding their discovery of art and art history. I have 4 daughters all here in Colorado and a 12 year old lab.I paint landscapes and love photography in all its aspects.
College/University: CU-Denver, UNC
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2013
Callie Vessar
Middle School Teacher
Biography
Hello! I am so excited to be here at SVA for my first year of teaching. I recently moved here to Colorado from Kansas where I graduated with a degree in Art and Community Outreach with and Emphasis in Education at Emporia State University! I really enjoy going to antique shops and stopping by the local Goodwill to find some hidden treasures! I have a sweet orange cat named Cheddar who is the love of my life! I can’t wait to have an awesome year creating art with our students!
College/University: Emporia State University
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2019
Stephanie Vitulli
Middle School Teacher
Biography
Mrs. Vitulli is a Colorado native with a BA in Theater from the University of Colorado at Denver. Her family is a Year One family. Her children Caleb, Carter and Cambrie have attended SkyView since the doors opened in 2009 and she’s been teaching at SkyView since 2013. Outside of school, Mrs. Vitulli enjoys wandering through antique stores, traveling, gardening, cooking, hiking, reading and taking care of her flock of backyard chickens, and her dachshund, Scout.
College/University: University of Colorado at Denver
Office Hours: Meetings by appointment. Available by email Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm. Please allow 48 hours for an email response.
Year started at SVA: 2013
Malleri Vogel
Elementary School Teacher
Biography
My name is Miss Volkman and I’ve been teaching for 7 years. This is my 5th year in 4th at SkyView. I grew up in Appleton, WI but I moved to Colorado 6 years ago. When I am not teaching, I love hiking, cooking, reading and shopping. I love working with children and watching them grow and learn!
College/University: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2014
Alicia Voss
Athletics Assistant
Biography
This is my 2nd year working at SVA. I provide admin support for the Athletics Department and I love still being able to still interact with students even though I’m not in a classroom. I have 3 kids who all attend SkyView (on their 3rd year) and we just love this school! I love spending time with my kids swimming, shopping, cooking, and just hanging out.
College/University: Biola University
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2018
Andy Ward
Elementary School Teacher
Biography
I have worked at SkyView for the past four and a half years. I worked as a special education para for K-5, then taught fourth grade for two years. This is my second year teaching fifth grade. My wife, Patti, also teaches kindergarten at SkyView. I feel very fortunate to be part of a school community with such involved and dedicated staff, parents, and students.
College/University: CSU, UWF, CSU Global
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2013
Patti Ward
Elementary School Teacher
Biography
I am so happy to be starting my 8th year teaching at SkyView Academy! After four years teaching preschool, and three years of teaching kindergarten, I can definitely say I have found my perfect fit. I absolutely love teaching kindergarten! When I’m not at school, I enjoy reading, crafting, and spending time with my husband and two mini schnauzers. We are also absolutely thrilled to be welcoming our first child, a baby boy, this January!
College/University: Colorado State University
Office Hours:
Year started at SVA: 2012
Lora Wellette
Elementary School Health Assistant
Biography
I love working at SVA! I also love spending time with my family. I am married with two daughters and two sweet puppies. We love to travel and explore Colorado together. We just bought a new home in Castle Rock so I am looking forward to learning about my new city. I also love to read and bake.
College/University: Tulsa Community College and Rhema Bible College
Office Hours: 7:45am – 4:15pm
Year started at SVA: 2013