OUR TEAM

The Wy'East Mountain Academy staff of administrators, educators, coaches, and caregivers are dedicated to nurturing our students in a healthy, inspiring, and supportive environment. Get to know our team of exceptional human beings, below.

ATHLETICS

ELIJAH TETER

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

HOMETOWN
Belmont, VT
EDUCATION
Okemo Mountain School
Champlain Online Business
Lake Tahoe Community College
8 Consecutive Year Pro US Snowboard Team Athlete
To have a group that is ready to build additional features that transform the experience athletes need to achieve goals is what attracted me in. Outside the box thinking has always been my approach to life so I am happy to have a group who share similar values. I want to turn this into the premier training grounds in the world and with that building some of the strongest athletes in their selected areas of specialty.

ASA HOWE

DIRECTOR OF MOUNTAIN BIKING

HOMETOWN
Dayton, NV
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Business and Philosophy from Fort Lewis College
I am extremely passionate about my sport of mountain biking and want to get as many people stoked on it as possible!

ALEJANDRO BOLIO

MOUNTAIN BIKE COACH

HOMETOWN
Pachuca, Mexico
EDUCATION
B.A in Business Administration
Owner of a mountain bike academy
20 years of experience in Mountain Bike
Manager of summer camps in canada
I am here to continue my dream of helping athletes to become the best in the world.

BRIAN JOHNSON

DIRECTOR OF SKATEBOARDING

HOMETOWN
Fairfield, CA
EDUCATION
B.A. Environmental Studies, University of California Santa Cruz
I love skateboarding and am so incredibly thankful to the people I’ve met and places it has taken me. Working for Wy’East Mountain Academy allows me to not only give back to the skate community but help it grow. Wy’East is a special and unique place where kids get a holistic look at skateboarding. I want to foster a positive environment for our students to set skate/personal goals and accomplish them. I love that campus is amongst the trees and streams at the base of the Mt. Hood, it is surreal to skate/live in such an incredible place.

BRIAN McCARTHY

DIRECTOR OF SKIING

HOMETOWN
Johnson, Vermont
EDUCATION
B.S., Fine Art w/ a Concentration in Graphic Design, Castleton University
I work at Wy'East Mountain Academy because I believe in what this place is doing and the direction it is headed. We are providing a setting for kids to pursue their passion while also pursing an education. When I look back on all of the coaches I have had over my career, most of them shaped my life in one facet or another, and now that I have been passed the touch I want impact these kids life's both athletically, and on personal level through skiing!

CHRISTOPHER ‘TOPHER’ NEWETT

SKI COACH

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SHANNON VANDERWERKEN

SKI COACH

Hometown
Frisco, Colorado
Education
FIS Freeski Judge
Level 200 IFSA
Level 300 PMBIA
I am drawn to coaching at Wy’East because it combines my deep love for skiing with the joy of guiding others in mastering this exhilarating sport. Witnessing the progress and confidence growth in individuals as they navigate the slopes is incredibly rewarding. Ski coaching allows me to share my passion for the mountains and help others develop their skills, fostering a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie on the slopes. The opportunity to blend my enthusiasm for skiing with the gratification of helping others reach their skiing goals makes coaching an immensely fulfilling pursuit for me.

BRANDON SOREL

DIRECTOR OF SNOWBOARDING

HOMETOWN
Cheshire, Massachusetts
EDUCATION
B.A. In Entrepreneurship & Outdoor Leadership, Sierra Nevada College
Working with this company allows me to give back to the one aspect of my life that has been a constant for 20 years. Snowboarding has taken me all over the world, introduced me to my best friends, and has opened up doors that I could have only dreamed of. I want to help foster that for others and pass the torch in a way that shapes student athletes lives to set them up for a successful future following their passion.

STEWART TULANE

SNOWBOARD COACH

HOMETOWN
West Point, Utah
EDUCATION
My love for snowboarding started when I was 4 years old, my grandma would take me to my local hill and watch me walk up and ride down on my plastic snowboard for hours. Once I got older and started to ride the resort, I instantly was drawn towards the Terrain park and the freestyle aspect of snowboarding. The rest is history.
I worked as a coach at HighCascade for the last 2 years and this is my second year at Wy'East Mountain Academy.
Level 100 snowboard coach
I love snowboarding, where it has brought me, and the people it has introduced me to. Being able to share my passion of snowboarding with the up and coming generation as well as give back to the sport is exactly why I love working for Wy'East Mountain Academy. The journey these kids get to go on when they sign up for the academy is like nothing else. It's an honor to be a part of it as a coach and a mentor.

ALEC YOUNG

SNOWBOARD COACH

Hometown:
Stafford, VA
Background/Education:
I have been snowboarding for 14 seasons, and competed in boardercross, slalom, and giant slalom for 10 of those seasons. I have been coaching for the past 5 seasons, both privately and on competitive teams. I have my USASA level 200 certification, my IFSA level 100, and am close to completing my AASI level 1.
I am at Wy'East because I love snowboarding and helping others learn. I feel that this is the best place to do just that. I enjoy the atmosphere here, and feel that the team is fantastic.

JAMIE WELLER

DIRECTOR OF SKATEBOARDING EMERITUS

HOMETOWN
Camas, Washington
I started skateboarding at the age of 7, ever since then I knew that this was what I wanted to do with my life. As a young skateboarder I could've never imagined a place like Wy'East Academy let alone being part of it. Everyday I get the opportunity to give back to skateboarding by being a positive role model and leader to these kids. Working with the youth to help and observe them become the best versions of themselves is truely a symbiotic relationship. Simply put they make me a better person. I can proudly say that I've been a part of the academy since day one and my commitment and excitement to being here for the kids and our team has only grown.

ACADEMICS STAFF

HANNAH EAGLE

HEAD TEACHER

HOMETOWN
Salmon, Idaho
EDUCATION
B.A. in Humanities, BYU-Idaho with an emphasis in Literature and Outdoor Education
Utah K-6 General Education Licensure
Masters of Educational Research Candidate - Spring 2024
I'm at Wy'East because I believe in education, and I believe in people. I spent my growing up years outside moving hand lines and working cows. We didn't have a television, so I read. I was tall, so I was shoved into sports early, where I realized it was ok to be shy and quiet and introspective-- as long as I showed up for my team and put in the work. Like many of the staff and students, it feels like Wy'East was made for me. It is such a privilege to be here in a beautiful place, with good people, working to achieve amazing goals.

ADAM MORESCHI

TEACHER

HOMETOWN
Portland, OR
EDUCATION
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Western Oregon University with focus areas in Business, Computer Science and Health/Physical Education
In my years of coaching and working in various school districts, I have always enjoyed getting to know the students and developing ways to keep them engaged and performing to the very best of their abilities. Helping each student maximize their learning potential and utilize their life skills is why I am excited to be here at Wy'East.

KAYLA HOKANSON

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT

RESIDENTIAL

BARBARA EDWARDS

DEAN OF STUDENTS

HOMETOWN
Kansas City, MO
Durango and Castle Rock, CO
EDUCATION
B.A. in English Literature with Minors in Journalism and Multimedia Studies, Fort Lewis College
I am at Wy'East because my passion for mountain biking and working with the youth are combined into one extreme setting here. I value the chance to show powerful young athletes how they can work towards their goals and become leaders in their communities through following passion and commitment.

TAYLOR RAMIREZ

MEDICAL COORDINATOR

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BRANDON BLYNN

ASSISTANT MEDICAL COORDINATOR

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DAVID GIORGI

RESIDENTIAL STAFF

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LEO JOSE

RESIDENTIAL STAFF

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LEVI THOMPSON

RESIDENTIAL STAFF

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WILL STEPHENS

RESIDENTIAL STAFF

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EZRA CALVILLO

RESIDENTIAL STAFF

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FACILITIES

MICHAEL ARCHER

FACILITIES MANAGER

Hometown
Portland, Oregon
Education
Wy’East Head Snowboard Coach 1999-2004
Returned as Facilities Manager in 2020
I am here because I am passionate about snowboarding and love to watch the growth of everyone that comes here and being a great influence on others. This place gave me a home and a family when I needed it most in my earlier stages of life.

CULINARY

TRAVIS GIBSON

CULINARY DIRECTOR

HOMETOWN
Sandy, OR
EDUCATION
Associates in Culinary Arts, New England Culinary Institute
I am here at Wy’East because food is so important in life. It fuels the body so that you can learn in the classroom or train at the highest level. It is also a way to converse with peers, where you can sit down, have a nice meal and talk about what is going on in your life.

KELLEN ONDREJICKA

COOK

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ETHAN WELLER

COOK

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ADMINISTRATION

MIKE HANLEY

HEAD OF SCHOOL

HOMETOWN
Huntington Beach, California
EDUCATION
Language Certificate, Université de Neuchâtel, SwitzerlandLanguage Certificate, Instituto Hemingway, Bilbao, SpainB.A., History & French, University of UtahMA, Medieval History, University of Wales, SwanseaPhD(ABD), Medieval History, St David's University, Lampeter, Wales
There is nowhere in the world like Mount Hood, Oregon, with access to some of the most distinctive mountains, coastlines, deserts, and cities all within a couple hours of each other. After spending three years living in New Zealand, my wife, two daughters, and I realized how good we had it in Oregon and the opportunities available at Wy'East Mountain Academy are second to none. We are looking forward to spending the next 50 or 60 years here racking up more Olympic medals.

DAN TATTERSFIELD

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

HOME MOUNTAIN
Mt Ashland, Oregon
EDUCATION
B.S. Aeronautical Operations, San Jose State University
Language Certificate, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
I’m adventurous by nature. I grew up skiing, hiking, rafting and partaking in just about every outdoor sport there was on offer in the Siskiyou Mountains of Northern California and Southern Oregon. I spent my college years learning to fly airplanes, skateboarding and hitting the slopes of the Sierras on winter weekends. I spent most of my adult life overseas and moved back to the US in 2015. While living in Asia, I was part of an outdoor activities and education company, we taught young people English and provided them with outdoor adventures, study travel tours and cultural exchange opportunities. This experience and background is what attracts me to Wy’East Mountain Academy. I’m proud to be a part of it and I’d like to help further shape it into the best outdoor and action sports academy in the world. I’m humbled and honored to be part of the organization that comprises of Wy’East Mountain Academy, Windells and High Cascade and look forward to contributing in many ways and for many years to come.

KEVIN ENGLISH

PRESIDENT & CHAIR OF TRUSTEES

HOMETOWN
Donner Summit, California
EDUCATION
B.S., Industrial Technology, Cal Poly, SLOMBA, University of Oregon
Since age 12, snowboarding has been my focus. Without it being central to my decision making, I would not have my loving wife (a former pro snowboarder herself), two fascinating children, or be part of this incredible Academy. I owe it all to the mountains, snowboarding, and my education. Each day I am driven to help foster an environment where our students and staff may live extraordinary lives coalesced by intelligence, athleticism, and strong character.

SABINA WILLIAMS

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

HOMETOWN
Fairfax, Virginia
EDUCATION
B.S., Public Health, emphasis in Environmental Health, Brigham Young University
I am at Wy’East because this place allows me to combine my passions for skiing and inspiring others to be competitive and push themselves to do what they love.