Jay is originally from Colorado and moved to Utah in 2022. He received his BA in English from the University of Northern Colorado and his M.Ed. in Administration from Wayne State College. Additionally, Jay has a certification in Special Education (K-12) from Western Colorado University and a School Leadership certification (K-12) from Liberty University. Jay has worked in the Special Education field since 2001 and has enjoyed working in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah during that time. In his free time, Jay enjoys spending time with his two teenage children, riding his Harley Davidson, writing fiction novels, and relaxing at the lake.

Rod has worked in adolescent behavioral health for thirty years. He tried retiring in 2022, but soon realized he missed working with kids. When asked to join the talented and dedicated team at Logan River Academy, he jumped at the opportunity. Rod received his BA and MPA from the University of Utah.

Mindi has lived in Cache Valley her whole life. She graduated from USU in Health Education. She and her husband have been married for 23 years and have one son. Before joining Logan River Academy, Mindi has been in Health Care for 23 years working in several areas. She enjoys working with others and helping people thrive and succeed. Outside of work, Mindi enjoys spending time with family golfing and anything outdoors. As well as helping her husband coach/teach golf.

Kristine has been an integral member of the accounting team at Logan River Academy for over two decades, contributing her expertise and dedication to the school’s financial operations. With 22 years of experience, Kristine has held various roles within the accounting department, continuously expanding her skills and adapting to the evolving needs of the academy. One of Kristine’s most fulfilling responsibilities has been managing the students’ personal accounts, which has provided her with the unique opportunity to interact directly with the students. This connection has been a rewarding aspect of her work, as she takes pride in supporting the students’ journey while ensuring accurate financial records. She enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hiking and camping in Northern Utah’s stunning mountains and deserts. When she’s not working, Kristine cherishes quality time with her family and friends, who bring joy and energy to her life. Her commitment to Logan River Academy and her personal passion for family, community and nature make her an invaluable member of both the academy and her community.

Cynthia has a Bachelor’s in Sociology and a Master’s in Education Administration.  Cynthia was a Behavior Interventionist for students with Autism for 4 years before pursuing teaching.  Cynthia has taught Special Education for 7 years, 5 in a High School setting, and 2 in Elementary Education.  She has loved every minute of working with students who are neurodivergent and looks forward to continuing to help her students become the best versions of themselves.  In her spare time, Cynthia loves to budget travel with her 2 children and her husband. 

Alisha Argyle graduated from Utah State University in 2015 with a secondary teaching social studies composite degree. She was hired at Logan River Academy just after she graduated and has been working here as a high school social studies teacher. Alisha was raised here in Cache Valley and enjoys it very much. She enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, and hiking.

Jager has worked in the recreation field for five years. After obtaining a Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration Jager started at LRA as a youth mentor, growing into a Lead TA, and now serving as the Experiential Learning Manager. Jager loves the gym, canyoneering, his two dogs, and playing games with friends.

Mark is a young and passionate manager who believes the best experiences in life come from working with kids. He approaches the students with empathy and understanding and thrives on helping students through crisis situations. He pushes them to self-manage and learn as much as they can and to focus on their own self improvement. He’s been working with students at LRA for the past year and loves the learning experiences provided through the diversity of students we have at the school. In his free time Mark spends his time outdoors rock climbing and writing, and is passionate about learning and improving himself as much as he can.