Kelli Johnson has a Master’s of Science in Management and Leadership MSML from Western Governors University and a BS in Elementary Education from Southern Utah University. She taught in public schools as a certified teacher for six years and has been licensed in both Utah and Washington. She has experience with all grade levels and types of students. Kelli has worked at ScenicView Academy for 12 years. She has taught a variety of subjects, developed the Outside Education Specialist position, and manages the SVA library. 

Kelli loves getting to know each student as an individual and supporting them in the way that works best for them. As a mom of three kids and an experienced teacher, she appreciates each person’s unique strengths and challenges and believes that every student can achieve great things. 

Alva has over 20 years experience working with individuals with disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She worked with children and adults in group homes as well as site and community based programs. Alva also provided respite care for parents and care providers, currently she is a host parent for an individual with learning differences.  She obtained her National Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services  (ACRE),  as a Job Coach she helped individuals learn and accurately carry out their job duties.  Alva is passionate about helping others achieve their goals no matter how hard or long it takes. Because of her love for helping others she chose to work at ScenicView Academy.  During her free time she volunteers at Slate Canyon Youth Center and in the Children's Ministry at her church. Alva is originally from Southern California, when the weather is appropriate she enjoys road trips with her family, playing dominoes with her father, and barbecues with family and friends.

​Amy Trent joined ScenicView Academy in 2023 after a career working in Elementary Education. Amy enjoyed working with students and training teachers in math and science as well as sharing her love of reading. She has a master's degree in education focusing on curriculum and instruction. This degree provides an understanding of learning cycles and how to engage diverse students in a variety of areas. Amy loves to break complex topics into simpler manageable steps. This allows her to find what students know and understand and then build on that understanding to reach their goals.

ScenicView Academy's mission to empower students to reach independence speaks to the long term vision Amy had working with young students and as a parent of two children of her own. Seeing family and friends parenting children with Autism has highlighted the need for resources and support for families and transitional services as those children reach adulthood. Life has taught Amy that initial mistakes or failures provide learning and can become strengths if given time, support, and courage. Her motto for life is "Try, try again."

​Ana is a dedicated professional from Mexico City with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University Del Valle de México.She also pursued two years of Philosophy studies at  (UNAM), exploring fundamental questions of existence, knowledge, and ethics, with a particular focus on ancient Greek philosophy.

Her career began at Toyota, where she immersed herself in the Lean Production System, mastering techniques like just-in-time management, Kaizen, and the power of teamwork and employee empowerment. These principles have shaped her approach to operational excellence and problem-solving.

Ana then spent 12 years at Nestlé in Utah within the quality department. There, she applied Toyota Production System (TPM & 5s System) principles to drive continuous improvement and quality management. She also honed her skills in data analysis and statistics, becoming proficient in Excel to make data-informed decisions.

Combining her professional experience with her personal understanding as the mother of an autistic child, Ana has over 10 years of experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. She excels at interpreting non-verbal communication, de-escalating frustration, and fostering calm, compassionate environments. She works with a diverse group of students, advocating for their academics (legally aware of civil rights and EIP), social, and emotional growth while ensuring their safety and nurturing their potential.

​Cece has a Bachelors of Social Work from Brigham Young University - Hawai’i, as well as minors in Psychology and English. During her time in school there, she found a passion for teaching and helping others as she tutored academic reading and writing. Additionally, Cece has spent time working in residential treatment with adolescents learning about trauma informed care, building professional relationships, and the importance of education as a tool for progression. As a Live Skills Specialist, Cece is excited to be a part of the ScenicView community, learn more about teaching people with Autism, and empower students to reach their goals. She is dedicated to understanding each individual and adapting to their needs. When not at ScenicView Academy, Cece can be found teaching English as a second language in the community, spending time with her nieces and nephews, or hiking in the mountains. Cece finds joy in helping people of all ages and abilities learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

​Jarom is currently studying at Brigham Young University and is working towards a BS in psychology. He previously worked at Heritage Community, a residential treatment center, where he found his drive to help neurodiverse people. 

As a Live skills specialist, Jarom is often found helping students with math, transportation, or running the dungeons and dragons club. Jarom is inspired by the values and empower statements of ScenicView and is focused on helping all live their fullest life.

In his free time, Jarom loves to escape to mountains and the national parks to backpack, hike, and rock climb. If he can’t make it to the great outdoors then he enjoys playing board games with friends, experimenting with a new recipe, and watching movies.

​Joshua is originally from the south.  He got an associate's degree from Brigham Young University in Idaho.  He is still in the process of getting his Accounting degree.  Joshua believes that ScenicView is an amazing place and that they are part of the solution.  While at SVA Josh has done many different job duties such as being a driver, HSW, cooking and transportation specialists.  However, Josh really enjoys being a money management specialist and helping students practice self-control with their money and help them be disciplined with their budgets. In his free time Joshua loves basketball and in college he coached women’s basketball and won a coach of the year award in an intercollegetical basketball league.

​​As a life-long autistic person, Josh has faced and survived a wide variety of life experiences necessitating strong independence skills. After a decade of IT administration, he was attracted to the unique change of pace ScenicView Academy offered, where he could help make a difference in the lives of people like himself by teaching skills he had learned the hard way. He brings a logical approach to teaching combined with the powerful background of an autistic special interest in fine-dining cooking; this allows him to connect well with ScenicView's student population as well as distill cooking knowledge down to its bare essence. 

Josh is tired of hot weather and personally resents the sun. He loves hanging out in mountain landscapes and dabbling in coastal cuisine. Josh is also a voracious consumer of podcasts and an avid collector of calories.

​​Julie is a dedicated and experienced educator with a strong background in special education and student advocacy. She holds a bachelor's degree in Speech Communications from Utah State University and a master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Phoenix, with endorsements in Severe to Profound and Mild to Moderate disabilities.

With over two decades of experience in education, Julie began her career as a paraeducator in the Alpine School District before moving into full-time teaching at Centennial Middle School in Provo and Reagan Academy in Springville. She earned a certification in The Wilson Reading Program, and is a certified Dyslexia Practitioner, equipping her with specialized skills to support students with reading challenges.

Julie’s passion for working with neurodiverse learners led her to serve as an academic advisor at the Heritage Community, where she assisted students on the autism spectrum in achieving their educational goals. She strongly advocates for students with disabilities, believing meaningful connections and individualized support are key to fostering academic and personal growth.

Beyond the classroom, Julie is an avid traveler, dedicated birder, enthusiastic reader and writer, and nature lover. As a mother, nana, and wife, she brings warmth and dedication to every aspect of her life. She is thrilled to bring her expertise, passion, and commitment to student success to ScenicView Academy.

​​Kimberly Seely is from Ephraim, Utah. She graduated from Manti High School in 1996. She became a student at ScenicView Academy in 2015, and then graduated in 2018. She  loves people and family history, and has a gift for remembering names and birthdates. Her family calls her “the connector.” When she gets bored or lonely her husband is always there to cheer her up.

Kimberly is ScenicView’s librarian. The library may seem quiet at times, but she does many things behind the scenes. In addition to the typical librarian duties of greeting and helping patrons, checking items in or out, renewing items, putting books away, and straightening the shelves, she also collects suggestions for new items and helps with orders and processing new items. Additionally, she adds and removes patrons from our library system and keeps in contact with patrons through email so they know when books are coming due. She also makes monthly displays and processes library fines. 

Kimberly also enjoys supporting ScenicView’s clubs and activities and building relationships among staff and students. She is grateful for the opportunity to work at ScenicView!

​​Mel is currently studying at Brigham Young University towards a BA in Exercise Sciences. During their time as an undergraduate, they had the opportunity to intern at ScenicView and fell in love with the organization as a whole. They love seeing students reach their full potential while having fun,  actively building community and rapport.

As a Live Skills Specialist, Mel helps students develop and maintain skills related to Transportation through collaborative teaching and mentoring. Mel has spent countless hours navigating public transportation here in Utah, and  providing insights on car/bike maintenance to many individuals. Mel is  a high-energy individual whose priorities are promoting inclusion in the community.

Outside of their work at ScenicView, Mel enjoys longboarding, weight-lifting, doing scientific research, celebrating their Brazilian heritage, and serving their community.

​​Ralph joined ScenicView in 2013 after a long career in the printing industry and has held a couple different positions. He is currently a Live Support Specialist and enjoys teaching independent living skills to help the students progress towards successful independence. 

Through personal experience overcoming his own challenges in life, Ralph understands the students’ differences and the difficulties they face. He relates to the students and enjoys working with them. He believes in possibilities and beating the odds. 

Ralph loves his family and is passionate about basketball.  He is competitive in all sports. He also enjoys watching movies and listening to music.

​​Terri earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical & Fuels Engineering from the University of Utah, all while raising four children.  Her professional experience includes six years as a private tutor of K-12 and college students, including special-needs students, and nine years as a Process Engineer in the Personal Care and Nanotechnology industries.  Terri has enjoyed the past five+ years here at ScenicView,  teaching, encouraging independence, and interacting with students.  Terri and her husband have been part of the BYU Women’s Basketball Live Stats Team since 2007, and both love to travel.  She enjoys Utes football, musical theater, journaling, reading, collecting sea shells, and spending time with her family (currently at 20 grandchildren, many of which travel with her).  One of her heroes is Albert Einstein.

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.  The important thing is not to stop questioning.”  Albert Einstein

Zach found his passion for working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum when he started working as a paraprofessional in a severe autism classroom at a local elementary school. Throughout his time as a paraprofessional, Zach discovered his love for teaching and a talent for helping students with learning differences. 

As a Live Skills Specialist and Supervisor, Zach has many roles, such as helping  students to learn and apply skills in Money Management and supporting various other Live staff in their job duties and the development of curriculum. Zach hopes to be an advocate for the students at ScenicView, and to help them understand their worth as individuals  in society!