Carolyn has a bachelors in Human Service Counseling and a Masters from Old Dominion University in Public Administration. She has worked over 30 years with children and adolescents in residential school settings. As a military child, Carolyn grew up moving every 2 years. She credits that experience to helping her be able to adapt quickly to many different environments and being a self-described adventurer

Kathleen (Kate) Burke earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. She moved west and spent many years working as a family teacher at a residential treatment program in Utah before returning to the Northeast to get her master’s degree in social work from Boston College. She remained on the East Coast for several years, working with children on the autism spectrum as well as providing therapy to older adults. She then traveled back across the country to join the team at Logan River. She loves to help clients and their families make positive and sustainable changes in their relationships with each other and the world at large. Along with enjoying her job tremendously, Kate also enjoys hiking, baking (to balance the hiking), reading, and anything creative.

Cheyenne is a graduate of Utah State University and a proud Aggie. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, Cum Laude and double minored in sociology and family and human development. She has held numerous positions in the residential treatment industry. She began her journey as a direct care staff member and quickly worked her way up to Program Manager before accepting the role as Admissions Director here at Logan River Academy. She enjoys interacting with families and professionals and helping them navigate the placement process. Witnessing the growth and progress of the students has been extremely rewarding both professionally and personally. In her personal life, Cheyenne enjoys yoga, traveling, watching football, and spending time with her loving husband and their two fluffy cats.

Kristine has been a part of the accounting team at Logan River Academy for 15 years. As the payroll administrator, she has enjoyed working closely with our staff. Her maintenance of the students’ personal accounts has allowed interaction with the students, which has also been a very satisfying part of her job. Kristine moved to Logan, Utah in 1990 to attend school at Utah State University. She relishes time with family, especially her six adorable granddaughters. The beautiful mountains and deserts of Utah are ideal for the hiking and camping she loves to do with family and friends. 

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.

Nathan Chlarson graduated from Utah State University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Art Education. He was hired at Logan River Academy after he graduated and has appreciated his time at Logan River Academy as an Art Teacher since. Nathan was born and raised in Cache Valley and loves his home state because of all it has to offer. He enjoys the outdoors, long-boarding, guitar, art, video gaming and spending time with his wife and four children who keep him constantly on the go.

Mike has been working in residential treatment since 2002 and has been at Logan River Academy since 2006. He came to Logan from Washington State in order to attend Utah State University. Since doing so, he has earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology followed by a master’s degree in school counseling and a master’s degree in social work.  He enjoys working with the youth and finding the strengths in each one, then seeing that strength develop into confidence and growth. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his wife and four children doing a variety of activities, including embarrassing his kids with dad jokes.

Brittany was born and raised in Fort Collins, CO and has never lived anywhere else until moving to Logan in January of 2022. She has her bachelor’s and master’s degree in Social Work from Colorado State University. Before moving to Utah, Brittany worked at a non-profit agency as a foster care clinician, teaching, counseling, empowering, and advocating for clients in the foster care system. Additionally, she has worked with Unaccompanied Refugee Minors from various countries, such as Guatemala, Eritrea, and Burma. Brittany helped them develop independent living skills and acclimate to living in the United States. Before joining the LRA team, she worked at a residential treatment program specializing in helping adolescents with eating disorders.
She has a deep passion for yoga (as a certified yoga instructor) and the desire to connect clients with their minds, body, and spirit to overcome root issues for true and lasting healing. In addition to teaching and practicing yoga, Brittany loves being outside in nature and doing anything active (hiking, running, snowboarding etc.). She also loves spending time with her two adorable dogs, learning new things, meeting new people, laughing and living in the present moment.

Ted was fortunate enough to experience may cultures and locales throughout his upbringing as his parents were career Air Force. Dad as a Combat Pilot (Korea, Vietnam) followed by a distinguished 35-year career. Mom spent most of her time raising and wrangling 7 unruly children as Dad was often TDY (we weren’t that unruly).

Ted did a stint himself in the Air Force as Cryptologic Linguist Specialist (Mandarin), securing a bachelor’s equivalent certification. While in the Air Force he held an SCI Top Secret Security Clearance.

After his time in the service, Ted continued his formal education at Weber State University. Other opportunities presented themselves, such as starting a contracting business, getting married, then moving his company to Maui, Hawaii, where him and his wife Yumi raised 3 of their 4 children.

Upon returning to the mainland many years later, he enrolled at Utah State University and finished a bachelor’s in psychology. He is currently enrolled in Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He has completed all the coursework and is finishing a belated Practicum and Internship in Licensed Professional Counseling now changed to Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Ted has worked in the mental health field as a counselor for the last five years. He has worked with clients suffering from addictions of many kinds as an SUDC. He has worked with juvenile sex offenders in and in-patient setting. He works with most populations, with emphasis on adolescents, young adults, and adults suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, and familial issues.

Ted adheres to an eclectic set of evidence-based modalities, employing each as a sperate tool to treat the “whole” person. His theoretical approach is mainly Rogerian, believing in and utilizing “Unconditional Positive Regard” among other constructs, toward his clients becoming a better version of themselves or the “Self-Actualized Person”.

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.

Mary proudly graduated from Utah State in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis in teaching. She has found a home here in Cache Valley for the last seven years, and she plans to be here for many more. While at Logan River, her love and respect for the youth has grown. She is always impressed by the resolve and resilience that the students at Logan River embody. She enjoys spending time with her spouse and friends playing board games, reading wonderful books, and taking advantage of nature Cache Valley offers.

Sarah earned a Bachelors in Exercise Science with a Chemistry Minor and a Masters in Teaching, Science. After a year working at Edith Bowen Laboratory School, she is excited to be teaching what she loves at Logan River Academy. Sarah likes to read, play games, solve puzzles, and go on adventures with her family. She and her husband moved to North Logan eight years ago and have four children, a cat, and a hamster.

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 classes in math for students with mild to severe disabilities and an independent study class for driver’s education. Her 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.

Sarah graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Biology and Sociology. Prior to working at Logan River Academy, she worked as a RBT and which gave her a unique understanding of how to better communicate and teach children with disabilities. She enjoys spending her freetime in nature with her dog, reading, shopping, and collecting plants.

Tiffany graduated from Utah State University in 2017 with an associate of science. Tiffany started working at Logan River Academy in 2018 and has enjoyed every minute of it. Tiffany has always known from when she was younger that she wanted to work with kids to help them learn and watch them grow. She has decided to continue her education, through Western Governor’s University to get her Secondary Mathematics Education Bachelors Degree. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, crafting, and making wreaths. 

Natalie was born in New Hampshire and raised in North Carolina until her family relocated to Utah in 2017. She went on to Utah State University and graduated in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology. She enjoys going to the beach, reading novels, baking all kinds of desserts, and like any southern girl, can’t resist a good BBQ! Natalie lives in Cache Valley with her husband and 2 cats.

Christopher has been working with youth for over 20 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history as well as an International Cultural Studies Graduate Certificate. He taught high school for three years while working with children on the Autism Spectrum in schools and in the public arena. With over 15 years of experience working with special needs/behavioral students, Christopher finds this type of work highly rewarding. He loves coming into work every day to engage with students, help guide them through crisis, and applaud them when they self-manage. Christopher has traveled the world, both as a child and adult, and pulls heavily upon his interactions with other cultures and his historical studies while connecting with students. He is part of a fabulous blended family with three children, and a brilliant wife who uplifts the whole family.

Vincent began working at Logan River Academy in 2012. He originally moved to Logan to study Painting and Printmaking. Vincent finds working with the kids at Logan River Academy challenging but rewarding. When not at work Vincent is planning Ultralight backpacking trips with his brothers and plein air painting (weather permitting).

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.