Educators

  • Ashlee Lundvall | Veritas Academy

    Ashlee Lundvall

    Head of School • Language Arts

    Mrs. Lundvall is from Indiana and currently lives on a farm in Powell with her husband and daughter. She has an MA in Biblical Counseling and is a realtor with DBW Realty. She serves as a Commissioner for the Wyoming Game & Fish Department and enjoys being outdoors.

  • Betsy Werner

    Preschool

    Mrs. Werner has lived with her husband in Cody since 1996. She has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, and 20 years of teaching kids’ church. She has three grown sons and two grandchildren. Mrs. Werner enjoys horseback riding, camping, gardening, and watching football.

  • Emily Young

    Emily Young

    Kindergarten • Instrumental Music

    Mrs. Young is a mother of three who volunteers to teach Instrumental Music. Mrs. Young has 35 years of piano experience and 27 years of guitar experience. She previously worked under Jay Herrigan and competed in Portland, San Francisco and Spokane in the 1990's (piano & oboe).

  • Veritas Academy | Leona McClellan

    Leona McClellan

    Kindergarten

    Mrs. McClellan is a Wyoming native who previously worked in Special Education for 35 years. She has one daughter and two grandchildren. Mrs. McClellan previously volunteered as the Pre-K Assistant at Veritas before transitioning to be the Kindergarten teacher.

  • Veritas Academy | Mary McGinnis

    Mary McGinnis

    1st Grade

    Miss McGinnis was born and raised in Michigan. She holds her BS in Religion and MA in Elementary Education. She enjoys staying connected with her many nieces and nephews in the Midwest.

  • Cristy Hoffert

    2nd Grade • Physical Education

    Mrs.Hoffert lives on a ranch in Clark, WY with her husband and 5 children. She has a BA in Health and Physical Education and a MA in Elementary Education. She has spent 20 years in missions in over 20 countries and has experience in children's ministry, youth ministry and early childhood education. Mrs.Hoffert is honored to be able to share the love of Jesus through teaching!

  • Veritas Academy | Stephanie Emery

    Stephanie Emery

    3rd • 4th

    Mrs. Emery moved to Cody in 2021, along with her husband and 3 children. She has a BA in Elementary Education from Kansas State University and a MA in Counseling Ministry and Youth & Family Ministry from Denver Seminary. A former elementary school counselor, Mrs. Emery loves kids and is most fulfilled when she is helping others.

  • Veritas Academy | Kim Stewart

    Kim Stewart

    Latin • Art

    Mrs. Stewart was born in Kansas and raised in both Colorado and Wyoming. She and her husband have four boys who were all born in Nebraska before the family relocated to Cody. She holds BAs in both Spanish and Art and has been teaching at Veritas since 2017.

  • Veritas Academy | Jeremiah Davis

    Jeremiah Davis

    Bible • Liberal Arts

    Mr. Davis was born and raised in California and has a deep love for literature, classical music, and all spicy foods. He holds a BA in Theology and an MA in English Literature. Mr. Davis has been a Veritas teacher since 2017 and feels blessed to be part of the team!

  • Veritas Academy | Melissa Urick

    Melissa Urick

    Science

    Mrs. Urick settled in Cody with her husband and 3 children in 2018. She has a BS in Plant and Soil Science-Biotechnology from Oklahoma State University and a MS in Natural Resources Management from University of Tennessee. She feels fortunate to share her love and understanding of God’s creation through science in a hands-on and approachable way.

  • Bethany Fox

    MS Math • HS Math

    Bethany was raised in Colorado but has lived in Wyoming with her husband and twin daughters since 2018. She has a BS in Human Development & Family Studies and enjoys web design, dogs, and craft coffee.

  • Yvonne Emery

    Yvonne Emery

    Vocal Music

    Mrs. Emery has a wealth of experience with both music and teaching. She previously taught elementary school music in North Dakota and Alaska for 30 years, at both public and private schools. Mrs. Emery also taught one year on an Indian Reservation.

  • Veritas Academy | Chelsea Yoder

    Chelsea Yoder

    Parent Involvement Coordinator

    Mrs. Yoder was born and raised in Florida and moved to Cody in 2016 with her husband and oldest son. She has a BE from Vanderbilt University and an M.S. from University of Colorado Denver. She stays busy raising her three children and is looking forward to helping all of the families at Veritas stay involved at the school.

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    Gunny Lundvall

    Head of Security

    Gunny is a highly-trained German Shepherd who generously donates his time for the safety and security of Veritas staff and students. He enjoys greeting families in the morning, inspections, and puppucinos. His birthday is November 13 for those who want to bring him a special treat.

Interested in joining our team?

You may submit an application at any time. Applications will be reviewed as positions become available. Current openings can be viewed here. 

Board of Directors

  • Priscilla White

    Priscilla White

    President

    Priscilla moved to Wyoming from California in 1994. She has an AAS in Business Management, and she and her husband Chet have four children. Priscilla enjoys traveling and has had the opportunity to visit all 50 states!

  • Veritas Academy | Katie Van Deer

    Katie Van Deer

    Vice President

    Katie is a Wyoming native with an AAS in Drafting and Design. She and her husband Rich have four children, two dogs, and a local cabinet business they own & operate together. Katie enjoys spending time with her family, especially in the outdoors.

  • Joshua Young

    Secretary

    Joshua moved here from Alaska in 2017 with his wife and three children. He was working in an oilfield and decided his family needed more sun. He enjoys family time, fly fishing, & being a father and husband.

  • Bethany Fox

    Treasurer

    Bethany was raised in Colorado but has lived in Wyoming with her husband and twin daughters since 2018. She has a BS in Human Development & Family Studies and enjoys web design, dogs, and craft coffee.

  • Sarah Durney

    Sarah Durney

    Parent Representative

    Dr. Sarah Durney lives outside of Powell, WY. She finds her purpose in being a wife and mother, serving others, and advocating for youth. She enjoys outdoor activities, community events, and family time.

Interested in joining our Board?

You may submit an application at any time. Applications will be reviewed as positions become available.