Support Staff
Support Staff
Jennifer Callister
Secondary Curriculum Specialist
Education: Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Utah
Background: I finished my schooling and choose to stay at home with my children until my my youngest child started school. My children started going to school at APA in 2010 and I started working at APA in 2020.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family. In my spare time I run, read books, and play the piano. I love being outdoors hiking, camping, and kayaking.
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Angela Hoffman
Junior High Secretary
Education: Idaho State University
Background: Before transitioning to American Prep, I worked in healthcare and specialized with helping people with Alzheimer's Disease.
Hobbies: In my free time I like to bake, hike, kayak, travel, crochet, and adventure. In the summer, I volunteer as a director and counselor at summer camps for teens with type 1 diabetes in Stanley, Idaho.
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Meredith Patterson
Secondary Administrative Coordinator Registrar/High School Secretary mpatterson@apamail.org
Meredith Patterson
Secondary Administrative Coordinator Registrar/High School Secretary
Education - I attended Ricks College and Weber State
Background - I grew up in the South and moved to Utah when I was 18. My first real job was working at Target and I loved it so much that I stayed there for 20 years. Working at Target gave me the opportunity to learn many different things, but the most important was customer service. I came to APA in 2017, scared to start this new chapter in my life, but excited. I love working with students and families! I pride myself on knowing student names and who their parents are.
Hobbies: I love to craft and go camping with my family. I am "boy mom" and they keep me on my toes!
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Tammy Okelberry
Director of Support Services/ School Counselor
Education: Bachelors of Social Work from Brigham Young University, Masters of Education from Northwest Nazarene University
Background: I have worked with family and youth for over 25 years in juvenile justice, mental health, and schools. I have been with APA since Fall 2012 and have fallen in love with all our APA families.
Hobbies: I like to spend time outside or snuggled inside with a good book or movie. I especially like to spend time with my family.
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Janel Moulton
School Counselor
Education: BA in Psychology
Background: I have been married forever and have 4 adult children and 2 grandkids. I started school thinking I wanted to be a teacher but decided that my passion is more with counseling. I have a BA in Psychology and I am almost done with my MA in School Counseling. I have worked in an all girls school for troubled teens and I was a substitute teacher a long time ago.
Hobbies: I enjoy camping and riding around on our side by side with our Labradoodle Stella and our Poodle Daphne on our property in the Nevada desert. I love taking my grandkids on adventures and watching them explore. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching my kids become amazing humans and love it when they come home just to hang out. I also enjoy reading and crocheting when I get the chance.
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Lauren Treadwell
College Access Advisor
Education: B.A.
Background: I was born and raised in Salt Lake City and am an APA graduate. I graduated from BYU in Humanities with an English literature emphasis, and a minor and certificate in TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages).
Hobbies: I love yoga and being active, hiking, reading, writing, and meeting new people!
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Gina Jeppson
Character Development Director
Education: B.S. in Biomedical Exercise Science from BYU-Hawaii
Background: I was the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports at BYU-Hawaii. I then taught Special Education in California prior to moving to Utah in 2019.
Hobbies: I enjoy being in the outdoors with my dog, going to concerts, and aerial silks in my free time!
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Special Education
Tamee Burkholder
SPED Coordinator
Education: I earned a BA in Political Science, History Teaching minor from BYU in the late 90s. and a Masters degree M.Ed CIDE from BYU in 2007.
Background: I grew up in Salt Lake City. I have traveled to the Middle East to study and teach. I worked in finance for two decades in both economic development and venture capital. I taught 6th grade at Draper II for four years and began working in the special education department with APA in 2021. I married later in life to the love of my life.
Hobbies: I enjoy playing the piano, gardening, bike rides, traveling and making my home beautiful.
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Angela Ruf
Special Education Teacher
Education: I attended the University of Utah
Background: I was born and raised in Sandy, UT. When I graduated high school, I started attending the University of Utah where I graduated in 2020. I started teaching in my local school district, where I worked for 4 years. In 2024, I came to APA ready for a new challenge and step in my path of life. I love being able to help students and guide them in their own pathways.
Hobbies: I enjoy being with my family, baking delicious items, and reading thriller novels.
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Stephanie Barnes
Assistant Special Education Teacher
Education: Associate Degree
Background: I have worked in Special Education for 17 years
Hobbies: I like to camp, travel, and paddle boarding
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