Lanee Adamson

Born and raised in Arkansas, Lanee brings Southern pride to Logan River Academy. He has been married for 5 years and has two beautiful little girls. He attended Utah State University and received his B.S. in Education/Social Studies Composite. He is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Education. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, and playing sports. At Logan River, Lanee teaches Geography, Government, and U.S. History.

Cyndi Johnson

Cyndi Johnson graduated from Utah State University with a dual Bachelor’s degree in special education and elementary education. Following college, she taught seven years at a high school, teaching pull-out classes in math for students with mild to severe disabilities and an independent study class for Driver’s Education. Other responsibilities were preparing and maintaining files for special education students, working with a variety of people, and team-teaching Algebra, Health, and U.S. History. During her free time, she enjoys ushering at Eccles Theater, researching her family history, and doing needlework.

Eric Alder

Eric is married and has two children—a three year old son and five month old daughter. He graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor’s degree in History, Spanish and English as a Second Language. He is currently seeking a Master’s degree in Physical Education. At LRA he teaches World Civilizations and Spanish. Prior to teaching at LRA he taught middle school for three years. Eric also coaches football at a local high school. He really enjoys the students he teaches and loves to spend time with his family.

Julie Williams

Julie teaches English and Modern U.S. History classes. Her favorite topics to teach are perhaps contradictory: poetry and world wars. She received her Bachelor’s degree at Utah State University in Logan and her Associates degree from Rick’s College in Rexburg, Idaho. Raised in California, she was thrilled to exchange its hectic pace for Logan’s quiet mountains. She enjoys playing the piano and playing in the snow, but especially spending time with her new husband Ryan.

MaryAnn Irvine

Maryann Irvine received her BS from Brigham Young University in Business Education. After teaching for a year and then taking time off to raise 5 children she again returned to school and upgraded her teaching certificate. After teaching in the public schools for 12 years she again returned to school this time to earn her math endorsement.

Maryann enjoys working with young people. She also finds great pleasure learning new concepts and skills, family outings and her home. She and her husband, Mark, have 5 children and 6 grandchildren.

Shaunda Wenger

Shaunda WengerAfter receiving her B.S. from the University of Vermont in Environmental and Social Sciences (with a minor in chemistry), Shaunda did what she always knew she would do–pack her bags and head west. Her travels took her to Iowa, Utah, Colorado, and a few other states in-between. Within five years of having finished school in Vermont, she earned her M.S. from Colorado State University in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. Utah drew her back, and Shaunda spent the next several years consulting on environmental and development projects while raising a family with her husband. In recent years, she has found her way back into the classroom to pursue a love for teaching. At LRA, she teaches Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. She enjoys different activities throughout the seasons and spends quiet time writing and reading. Some of her published books are used in the educational market for elementary levels.

Carly Palacios

Carly Palacios received her B.S. from Utah State University with a major in English Teaching and a minor in psychology. While attending Utah State, Carly moved to Seattle for a time. After experiencing the “city life,” Carly enjoys the quiet, small-town feel that Logan offers and feels that this calm atmosphere is beneficial to the students who come to LRA. Carly has taught various subjects and ages—from elementary school chess class to high school life skills—and she really enjoys working with teenagers, who constantly keep her on her toes and make her laugh. Carly’s favorite things to teach in her English classes are novels. She especially loves showing students how literature can connect with their lives, even if it was written a hundred years ago. Carly and her husband Danny have two little girls. Carly’s hobbies include reading, skateboarding, crocheting, knitting, and sewing; as well as spending time with her husband and daughters.

Michelle Bishop

Michelle Bishop teaches Geometry and Algebra II classes. She received her B.S. from Utah State University with a Mathematics/Statistics composite major. She loves living in Utah to enjoy all the seasons and the activities they bring; whether it be hiking, boating, or snowmobiling. One of her other passions is to travel. She has traveled many places and hopes to continue that through her life with her husband. Michelle loves teaching and helping students have success in math.

Kynzie Kelley

Kynzie received her B.S. degree in Special Education with an emphasis in mild to moderate disabilities from Utah State University. She is a Logan native and was excited to be able to find a teaching job close to home. She and her husband love hiking, camping, waterskiing, and snow skiing together. They enjoy all that Logan has to offer. Kynzie also teaches dance in the evenings at a local dance studio. She enjoys working with teenagers during the day and younger dancers in the evenings; it’s the best of both worlds.

Ryan Williams