MSA Charter Council

Mindy lives in Highland, Utah with her husband and 3 children who all attended Mountain Sunrise Academy. She is a huge proponent of Waldorf Education and is thrilled to have a Waldorf school in the area. She has done many Waldorf trainings and conferences and loves the emphasis on Whole Child Development. Mindy graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in horticulture. Her ideal afternoon is spent embroidering (or any other form of handwork) on her front porch surrounded by nature with friends.

Alyssa was raised in Seattle and Sandy, Utah and now lives in Lehi with her husband and three children. 

She attended Chapman University and completed her degree in Human Development and Family Studies

at the University of Utah. She appreciates the emphasis that Waldorf places on nature and spends as 

much time as possible gardening and playing outdoors with her kids. 

Steve Southwick grew up in Orem and currently lives in Lehi with his wife and three children, 
where the oldest two attend Mountain Sunrise Academy. He has degrees from BYU and the 
University of Chicago.

He is the founder of an education publishing company that provides career and elective 
curriculum to high schools.

Seeing the positive impact that a Waldorf Education has had in his children’s lives, 
he is excited to contribute to the Mountain Sunrise Community.

Richard grew up in Sandy and currently lives in Lehi with his wife and three children who are all attending Mountain Sunrise Academy. He has degrees from BYU and the University of Chicago, and experience on multiple charter school boards in different capacities.  He is the director of a developer apprenticeship program for adult learners looking to expand their technical skills, and also a product manager at a software company.  He is excited to be a part of the Mountain Sunrise community and believes that Waldorf is a more healthy way to approach education.  

Heather is a proud parent of three current Mountain Sunrise Academy students and is excited to support the school’s mission on the Charter Council. By profession, she is a lawyer, but at heart, a lifelong art history enthusiast with a special love for the Blue Rider group. When Waldorf education and Steiner’s teachings came into her life, it felt like the perfect fit. She has had children at the school since 2020. Passionate about Waldorf’s creative, holistic approach, Heather loves being part of the Mountain Sunrise community where learning is an art in itself. Outside of meetings (and court!), she can be found crafting, sunbathing, and soaking up the magic of life with her family.

Shandice had a wonderful childhood in a close-knit community in Utah. Growing up, her family showed her that education is transformative. She holds a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Data Analytics.  Shandice lives in Utah with her husband, two children, and their little dog. They enjoy biking, traveling, creating things, and being together.

Shandice believes that every child deserves access to a quality, equitable education. She is a passionate advocate for the Waldorf philosophy and believes it provides a close community to grow in and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.