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Infants, Tots & Little Kids Teachers
Maria Alkanhavant
INFANTS TEACHER
I am originally from California. My love for kids began at age 16 when I started babysitting around my neighborhood. I started working at Deer Valley in 2023 as a seasonal employee and completely fell in love with the kids, our community and Utah. I decided to move here after that season. I am so thrilled to start my first year as the infant teacher with your children.
I am originally from California. My love for kids began at age 16 when I started babysitting around my neighborhood. I started working at Deer Valley in 2023 as a seasonal employee and completely fell in love with the kids, our community and Utah. I decided to move here after that season. I am so thrilled to start my first year as the infant teacher with your children.
Mary Freeman
LITTLE & BIG TOTS TEACHER
My husband and I settled in Utah six years ago after moving around the country and living in several states, as well as England. I have seven years of experience teaching children while living in Vermont and three years of experience as a private nanny in Virginia. I love having young children in my life and am excited to return to Deer Valley Academy for my third year.
My husband and I settled in Utah six years ago after moving around the country and living in several states, as well as England. I have seven years of experience teaching children while living in Vermont and three years of experience as a private nanny in Virginia. I love having young children in my life and am excited to return to Deer Valley Academy for my third year.
Maddy Powell
LITTLE KIDS TEACHER
Growing up in Utah, I developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors and how incorporating outdoor learning and play can offer children incredible opportunities for growth and discovery. I'm committed to making a positive impact on every child's life and creating joyful, memorable experiences for them daily. Currently, I'm working towards earning my Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
Growing up in Utah, I developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors and how incorporating outdoor learning and play can offer children incredible opportunities for growth and discovery. I'm committed to making a positive impact on every child's life and creating joyful, memorable experiences for them daily. Currently, I'm working towards earning my Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
Grace Storelli
LITTLE KIDS TEACHER
I am originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. The past few years, I traveled across the country while pursuing my degree in Human Services. I worked with ages ranging from newborn to eight years, and I find with each age I learn to love more about the growing minds around me. I started working at Deer Valley in 2023 and fell in love with the community. I look forward to continuing my time at Deer Valley with your children!
I am originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. The past few years, I traveled across the country while pursuing my degree in Human Services. I worked with ages ranging from newborn to eight years, and I find with each age I learn to love more about the growing minds around me. I started working at Deer Valley in 2023 and fell in love with the community. I look forward to continuing my time at Deer Valley with your children!
Preschool Teachers
Kat Ellison
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
I am a Utah native who loves exploring all that nature has to offer, as well as a music enthusiast. I am an avid skier, and a Level 2 Alpine and Level 1 Children’s Specialist ski instructor here at Deer Valley. I have a background in Biotechnology, the medical field, and the financial industry. However, now I have found my true calling in teaching the beautiful minds of young children.
I am a Utah native who loves exploring all that nature has to offer, as well as a music enthusiast. I am an avid skier, and a Level 2 Alpine and Level 1 Children’s Specialist ski instructor here at Deer Valley. I have a background in Biotechnology, the medical field, and the financial industry. However, now I have found my true calling in teaching the beautiful minds of young children.
Olga Woolley
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
I grew up in Central Asia and earned my master's degree in teaching Russian and English from the State University of Uzbekistan. With over 30 years of experience, I have taught numerous age groups in different countries. Upon arriving to the United States and beginning my new role as a Deer Valley Academy Teacher, I discovered the amazing world of 3- and 4-year-olds, a world where nothing is impossible and great discoveries happen every minute.
I grew up in Central Asia and earned my master's degree in teaching Russian and English from the State University of Uzbekistan. With over 30 years of experience, I have taught numerous age groups in different countries. Upon arriving to the United States and beginning my new role as a Deer Valley Academy Teacher, I discovered the amazing world of 3- and 4-year-olds, a world where nothing is impossible and great discoveries happen every minute.
Substitute Teachers
Hailey Stuart
I was raised in Oregon, and moved to Utah to attend the University of Utah. I started working at Deer Valley in the Children's Center in 2017, in many different roles. I just finished up my 3rd summer as a lead counselor and am excited to start my 4th winter as a ski school supervisor.
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I was raised in Oregon, and moved to Utah to attend the University of Utah. I started working at Deer Valley in the Children's Center in 2017, in many different roles. I just finished up my 3rd summer as a lead counselor and am excited to start my 4th winter as a ski school supervisor.
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Danielle Brackett
I grew up in Montana in a big family always surrounded by kids and always outside. I got a job at Early Head Start at 18 which is where I fell in love with the job and setting kids up for success. In my mid 20’s I also helped run a homeless shelter and was in charge of the trauma informed after school care. I moved to Utah three years ago to ski and have been loving it ever since.
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I grew up in Montana in a big family always surrounded by kids and always outside. I got a job at Early Head Start at 18 which is where I fell in love with the job and setting kids up for success. In my mid 20’s I also helped run a homeless shelter and was in charge of the trauma informed after school care. I moved to Utah three years ago to ski and have been loving it ever since.
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Ava Dahle
I was born and raised in Southern California, before moving to Michigan for university. I moved to Utah 2 years ago due to my love for skiing and have found a passion for working with children through the children’s programs at Deer Valley!
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I was born and raised in Southern California, before moving to Michigan for university. I moved to Utah 2 years ago due to my love for skiing and have found a passion for working with children through the children’s programs at Deer Valley!
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Kelly Detweiler
Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, my journey with children began in London, where I worked at a nursery school. Starting as an assistant, I was encouraged to pursue a teaching degree. For over 20 years, my life has been connected with children. In 2015, I became a ski instructor at Deer Valley, and once again, children became a part of my path, one I've embraced wholeheartedly.
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Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, my journey with children began in London, where I worked at a nursery school. Starting as an assistant, I was encouraged to pursue a teaching degree. For over 20 years, my life has been connected with children. In 2015, I became a ski instructor at Deer Valley, and once again, children became a part of my path, one I've embraced wholeheartedly.
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Roxana Enriquez
I am originally from Mexico City and am an avid traveler. I have lived all over the world and have worked with children in different countries. I have a master’s degree in Family Science and am a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. I love working with children and making their lives better. I started working at Deer Valley last winter as a Ski Instructor and can’t wait to make more memories in this amazing place.
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I am originally from Mexico City and am an avid traveler. I have lived all over the world and have worked with children in different countries. I have a master’s degree in Family Science and am a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. I love working with children and making their lives better. I started working at Deer Valley last winter as a Ski Instructor and can’t wait to make more memories in this amazing place.
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