MSA Charter Council

Mindy lives in Highland, Utah with her husband and 3 children who all attend 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.

Bill was raised in the Pacific Northwest, and he now lives in Draper with his family. Three of his five children are adults, and his youngest child attends Mountain Sunrise Academy. He holds a degree in psychology and law. He runs a civil practice and provides executive coaching.

Experienced in various education methods, he champions Waldorf Education. He is dedicated to Mountain Sunrise Academy's mission and vision. He loves the Utah wilderness and enjoys skiing, backpacking, and mountain biking.

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. 

Lisa was born, raised, and until very recently, lived in the South.  She is so passionate about Waldorf Education that her family moved from South Carolina to Utah so her two children can attend Mountain Sunrise Academy.  

Lisa homeschooled her children for five years transitioning from a “traditional approach” to a Waldorf-inspired curriculum.  She also taught for four years at a local Waldorf co-op.  Coming from a family of public school educators, the transition to Waldorf felt foreign and uncomfortable at times, but the more she studied and experienced it for herself, the more Waldorf’s whole-child approach to education resonated with her.  She is excited to be a part of the MSA family and spread her love of Waldorf Education.

Prior to homeschooling, Lisa worked for over 15 years in IT roles ranging from Software Developer to Project Manager. She earned her BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia and her MBA from Coastal Carolina University. 

Lisa enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, skiing, tennis, yoga, and all things involving handwork.

Bryn was raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah and grew up with an appreciation for this beautiful state. She received her B.A.in Cello Performance from Utah State University and a M.A. in Cello Performance from the University of Akron. She taught orchestra in the Provo School District for three years, and has maintained a Cello studio for over 15 years.

She now resides in Orem, Utah with her husband and three children. She loves hiking, reading, meaningful conversations and musical collaborations. She is dreadful at handwork, but hopes to learn alongside her children as they progress through Mountain Sunrise Academy. She is inspired by Waldorf’s whole child philosophy and is thrilled to be a part of the community at Mountain Sunrise Academy.

Samantha grew up in Virginia and Montana, which helped her cultivate a love for the trees. She spent the majority of her childhood in the woods, playing in the river, catching frogs, and exploring. She moved to Utah in junior high, where she developed lifelong friends and an appreciation for the mountains. She discovered Waldorf Education while researching alternative education methods for her two young boys, and fell in love with it. And she is excited to be a part of Mountain Sunrise Academy's growth of the Waldorf philosophy. 

Samantha has worked as a High School Lacrosse Coach and a Content Creator for many years, but most recently is a private business owner in the health and wellness industry. 

Samantha spends her free time in nature with her family, playing lacrosse, taking muay thai classes, and LOVES to cook.