
Debbie Deem
Executive DirectorDebbie 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.

Kasey Kennington
Elementary PrincipalMr. 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.

Angela McPhee
Elementary PrincipalAngela 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.

Shevon Lopez
Jr. High PrincipalAfter 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.

Teryl Young
ECC DirectorMy 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.

Aimee Melton
Special Education DirectorMy 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.

Stephanie Wright
Teaching and Learning DirectorMy 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.

Ariana Romero
Dean of Students & AVID Excel TeacherMy 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.
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