Administration2025-07-24T11:58:26-06:00

Meet Our Administration

Debbie Deem

Executive Director

Debbie Deem has been deeply involved with OPA since its inception in 2003, first as a parent and a member of the OPA Board of Directors. Mrs. Deem has taken on various roles, and she currently serves as the Executive Director, overseeing the business operations of OPA.

ddeem@ogdenprep.org

Kasey Kennington

Elementary Principal

Mr. Kennington has been at OPA for 15 years. Before becoming an administrator he taught PE and Spanish at the Junior High School. He also coached basketball, soccer, and cross country.

kkennington@ogdenprep.org

Angela McPhee

Elementary Principal

Angela McPhee has been part of the Ogden Preparatory Academy family since 2003. Mrs. McPhee has taught fourth grade for one year, third grade for twelve years, second grade for four years and is currently the Elementary Principal.

amcphee@ogdenprep.org

Shevon Lopez

Jr. High Principal

After nine years of teaching at OPA, I moved on to become a teaching specialist at a nearby district and spent three years as an assistant principal within that district. In 2021, I made the decision to return to OPA as an administrator, and I've been so pleased with that decision.

slopez@ogdenprep.org

Teryl Young

ECC Director

My name is Teryl Young, and I have been a part of the OPA family for the last 19 years. I began my career in 2006 as a special education TA. I have held many roles at OPA, from TA to Special Education Teacher, Special Education Director and my current role as the ECC Director.

tyoung@ogdenprep.org

Aimee Melton

Special Education Director

My name is Aimee Melton. I have worked at OPA since 2020. I came to OPA as a 5th-grade teacher and moved to Special Education the following year. I am currently serving as the Special Education Director.

amelton@ogdenprep.org

Stephanie Wright

Teaching and Learning Director

My name is Stephanie Wright, and I am the Director of Teaching and Learning. This is my 8th year at OPA, where I dedicate much of my time to working with assessment, curriculum, Title III and helping teachers with licensure.

swright@ogdenprep.org

Ariana Romero

Dean of Students & AVID Excel Teacher

My name is Ariana Romero, and I am the Dean of Students at Ogden Preparatory Academy Junior High. I joined OPA as a 7th grade College and Career Awareness teacher. Today, I'm proud to serve as both the Dean of Students and an AVID Excel teacher.

aromero@ogdenprep.org

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