Becca Ogden is a Provo-based writer, comic artist and illustrator who grew up on the west coast—first in Southern California, and later in the Pacific Northwest. Becca has two masters degrees, one in English Literature and one in Creative Writing. Becca is passionate about literature —both reading and writing it, and has taught many writing and literature classes for children, adolescents and adults throughout the past several decades. Becca currently teaches both Comics and Creative Writing at Walden Middle School, and is excited to teach at Walden High School.
Elizabeth Alderson
ELIZABETH ALDERSON is a Utah-based certified yoga instructor and birth doula. Elizabeth travels teaching yoga workshops and retreats. She moved to Utah from Colorado in 2014, but is originally from Long Branch, New Jersey. Yoga came into her life at the young age of 17. Her mother was told by her physician to embark on a yoga journey to balance her life due to a battle she would heroically move through - Cancer, a word that no-one ever wants to hear. “I watched my mom grow through her 4os using the tools she gained from the amazing world of yoga. She fought like a beautiful, graceful champ. It was through her journey that I stepped into the magical experience that I can now call home. YOGA, this word means union. To me this is union first with yourself and then with the world around you.”
Elizabeth has had the opportunity to learn from an amazing teacher of the Hatha school of yoga, Beth Spindler, a Himalayan Institute resident and Yoga International renowned author and teacher. She has cultivated her own unique way of teaching that she has developed from the schools of yoga including Iyengar (a school of yoga that uses props including blocks, straps, bolsters etc to train the muscles of the body to hold the proper alignment of the skeleton). Elizabeth found Iyengar helped to heal her body both after a car accident in her early 20s and a ski accident where she tore her Acl, Mcl and Meniscus up at Sundance Mountain Resort. She also has been influenced in Yin yoga (a school of yoga in which you ground yourself using deep poses to release unwanted tension in both the body and the mind). And lastly, Ashtanga yoga (a school of yoga that has a specific set of poses and ethical life guidelines to discipline the mind). It was through her own yoga practice that she also became interested in teaching yoga.
Elizabeth Alderson, High School Physical Education Teacher
Emily Barrington Lasso
EMILY BARRINGTON LASSO is excited to begin teaching science classes at Walden School shortly. She is originally from Utah; where she grew up and went to college. However, she lived in Panama for 7 years with her husband, Eric, and her two-year-old daughter, Kinsley. She has been teaching biology and various science classes in Panama for the last five years and she loves it. Emily graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Biological Science Education. During her time studying at BYU she had the opportunity to be involved in several research projects. In her free time she enjoys being outside, spending time with family, and learning new things. She looks forward to joining Walden School and associating with all of the students, faculty and staff.
Email Emily at emily.barrington@waldenschool.us
Emily Barrington, High School Science Teacher
Lois Bobo
Kelly Elizabeth Belt
KELLY ELIZABETH BELT earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Utah Valley University (UVU). While at UVU she worked to preserve the endangered Astragalus holmgreniorum of Washington County, Utah and enjoyed field studies in the desert working with native reptiles. Before coming to Walden, Kelly started colts for a living, and she is still today a passionate horsewoman and enjoys spending time with her horse, Meta. Kelly's day is spent surrounded by her personal animal friends and those that come to her through rescue. Kelly has a passion for animals with complex medical histories as well as experience working with many varieties of exotics. Kelly is enthusiastic in sharing her love of the natural world and mentoring students in finding their own love for the world around them.
Email Kelly at kelly.belt@waldenschool.us
Kelly Belt, High School Life Science Teacher/After School BGC Site Coordinator
Brianna Beus
BRIANNA BEUS was born and raised in the town of Pima, Arizona. She studied at BYU and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Human Development. She enjoys getting to know students and helping them to explore different opportunities and career options. Brianna has enjoyed living in the Utah Valley and exploring all of the nearby mountains, lakes, and waterfalls. In her free time, Brianna enjoys hiking, running, swimming, cycling, making piñatas, and baking a great deal of chocolate desserts.
Email Brianna at academic.advisor@waldenschool.us
Brianna Beus, High School Academic Advisor
Kati Bobo
Email Kati at kati.bobo@waldenschool.us
Kati Bobo, ES After School Director
Sharon Beecroft
SHARON BEECROFT spent her childhood in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington) collecting seashells and climbing trees. Nearly 14 years ago she moved to Utah to study and ended up staying. Sharon has been a part of Walden since it's early beginnings. She has two sons who both attend Walden. Sharon enjoys traveling, running and reading books in the sunshine. She has taught Yearbook, Running and Sewing classes at Walden.
Sharon Beecroft has been educator for over a decade. Her degree is in History Secondary Education, but her role at Walden for the past many years has been primarily in administration. Sharon has filled the role of Business Manager, HR Director and more. She currently is the middle school director and serves on the board of trustees as the secretary and middle school representative. Sharon is world traveler, taking time to visit exotic and far away places on a yearly basis. She loves yoga and spending time with her family.
Email Sharon at sharon.beecroft@waldenschool.us
Sharon Beecroft, Middle School Director/Human Resources Manager
Andrea Bytheway
Andrea Bytheway, Grades 5-6 Theater Teacher
Email Andrea at andrea.bytheway@waldenschool.us
Jade Cameron
Email Jade at jade.cameron@waldenschool.us
Jade Cameron, Grades 1-3 Head Teacher
Amber Cefalo
Tonia Chantry
TONIA CHANTRY has been teaching Japanese 1, 2 and IB juniors and seniors since starting at Walden in 2010. She was born in Tokyo, but was raised on a beautiful sub-tropical island, Okinawa. She grew up on Okinawa until she moved to Hawaii to go to BYU-Hawaii. She graduated with a BA in TESOL with a minor in psychology and linguistics. She took a 3-year sabbatical while raising a family and furthering her education. She has also earned a Master's Degree in Academic Advising from Kansas State University and a second Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorder's from Utah State University. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, and everything Disney. She loves spending time at Walden so much that even when she is not working, she stays on campus to spend time with her fellow educators and students.
Email Tonia at tonia.chantry@waldenschool.us
Tonia Chantry, High School Japanese Teacher
Kelly Corbett
Email Kelly at kelly.corbett@waldenschool.us
Kelly Corbett, Nutrition Program Assistant
Emma Coronado
Emma Coronado, ES SPED Case Manager
Email Emma at emma.coronado@waldenschool.us
Aubrey Dabel
Email Aubrey Dabel at aubrey.dabel@waldenschool.us
Aubrey Dabel, ES Paraprofessional
Angie Desorci
Email Angie at angie.desorci@waldenschool.us
Angie Desorci, Grades 5-6 Head Teacher
Rachon Duran
RACHON DURAN grew up in Utah and lives with her husband Jason and best fur friend, Betty. She has two beautiful daughters who she adores and is extremely proud of the diverse and unique people they are and continue to be. She studied psychology at the University of Utah and graduated with a bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in Women’s Studies. She has her master’s of science in school counseling and is a member of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and the Utah School Counselor Association (USCA), as well as many others. Rachon’s past-time activities consist of as many concerts as possible, laughing with my husband, hopefully more traveling and probably most important, she is an avid fan of true crime, but especially delving into the psyches of serial killers! She is so excited to be part of the Walden family!
Email Rachon at counselor@waldenschool.us
Rachon Duran, High School Guidance Counselor
Erica Erekson
Erica Erekson, Grades 5-6 Physical Education Teacher
Email Erica at erica.erekson@waldenschool.us
Joshua Faulkner
JOSHUA FAULKNER has been teaching math, engineering, and music classes for over a decade and has been at Walden nearly as long. He graduated from the University of Utah in 2006 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering (BS EE) where he had a main focus on antennas and other communication devices. In the summer of 2008 he graduated from Utah State University with a Master's Degree in Secondary Education (M. Ed.). He currently holds a Level 2 teaching license with a level 4 math endorsement. During his time at Walden, Joshua has taught a wide variety of classes at Walden, including Secondary Math II, Secondary Math III, IBDP Math SL, IBDP Math HL, Theory of Knowledge, IB Workshop, Discrete Math, AP Calculus, Electronic Music, Guitar, Song Writing, Electrical Engineering, The History of Video Gaming, Experimental Music, History of Music and Recording Techniques, and Conspiracy Theories. Joshua likes to build and design electronics, convert obsolete computer equipment into musical instruments, create music, make movies, and write comic books.
Email Josh at joshua.faulkner@waldenschool.us
Joshua Faulkner, High School Math Teacher/Assessment Director
Bryn Faurot
Email Bryn at bryn.faurot@waldenschool.us
Bryn Faurot, Grades 3-4 Assistant Teacher
