Meet the Instructors

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Learn from real people with real-world experience in their field of study. Our 20 instructors are true experts. You're going to love learning with them.

Instructors

Jill Bertelsen
BS
Jill has a Bachelor's in Marriage and Family Studies and is earning a Master’s in Education. Jill is a Certified Gentle Sleep Consultant and a Certified Potty Training Consultant.
Ty and Brittany Weber
BSN, MSN, PCCN, FNP-C | BSN, PCCN
Brittany is a registered nurse with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and a PCCN. She's worked as a nurse in Critical Care for six years. 
Ty is a registered nurse with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, Master’s of Science in Nursing and PCCN and FNP-C certifications and has worked for 7 years, most recently in Primary Care.
Katie Holloran
MA, BCBA, GSC
Founder, The Behaviorist Next doorwww.behavioristnextdoor.com
Katie has a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Music, a Master of Arts in Special Education, with a concentration in  Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Jaren Weber
BS
Jaren graduated from BYU-Idaho with a degree in Psychology. He works as a social worker and behavioral specialist.
Gwen Hilliard
BS, MEd
Gwen has an MEd in Instructional Design and Technology and a BS in Education. Gwen is an educator with success teaching K-12 students, college-age individuals, and adult learners in virtual and traditional classrooms. For over 20 years, she has been in the education sector, teaching students of all ages and backgrounds, leading distance learning and traditional classrooms. 
Jennifer Flippo
DNP, APRN, CPNP, PMHS
Dr. Flippo is a pediatric nurse practitioner with over two decades of experience caring for children and promoting their physical and emotional wellness. Her areas of expertise include mental health management, social justice policy, and parenting support.
Reagan Pogue
BS
Reagan has a Bachelor's degree in secondary education with an emphasis in English.
Chad Olsen
BS
Chad has a Bachelor’s Degree in Marriage and Family Studies from Brigham Young University - Idaho.
Adrianna Barker
BS
Adrianna graduated from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a Bachelor's of Marriage and Family with an emphasis in advocacy and policy and a minor in Sociology. She works at Kids on the Move, an early intervention program for kids 0-3 years old.
Lorraina Jacobsen
BS
Lorraina earned a Bachelor's Degree in University Studies minoring in Marriage and Family Studies from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Annie Strasser
BS
Annie attended Brigham Young University-Idaho and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development.
Alyssa Stafford
BS
Alyssa Stafford has a Bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family Studies.
Kalli Ellsworth
BS
Kalli has a Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Science Education.
Laura Kenison
BS
Laura earned a dual Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. She has experience in classrooms ranging from infants to 6th grade. Laura spent two years working at the daycare on Utah State University's campus, spending most of her time with 2 and 3 year olds. She then spent two years teaching 4th Grade in Preston, Idaho.
Jenna Peterson
BS
Jenna Peterson graduated with a Bachelor's in Communications emphasizing in Public Relations and Advertising from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Tyler Atkinson
BS, MSW
Tyler is a Licensed Masters Social Worker in the State of Texas. He has a background in mental health counseling and medical social work.
Jhamari Johnson
BS
Jhamari has been an instructor and teacher for the last 15 years, with experience as an elementary teacher, ESL teacher, and training adult educators.
Megan Hill
BS
Megan has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and is earning a Master’s in Public Health.
Justin Bertelsen
BS
Justin graduated with honors from Brigham Young University – Idaho with a degree in International Studies. He later completed a certificate from the Harvard Business School Online.
Ashley Cole
BS, MA
Ashley has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Hospitality Management from James Madison University, as well as a Master's of Arts in Psychology, with a focus on Conflict and Mediation.
Megan Harrison
BS
Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Marriage & Family Studies from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Lorraina Jacobsen
BS, M.Ed
B.S. Psychology, M.Ed Early Childhood Education/Curriculum & Instruction
Debra Cullen
BS, MS, ELA
Debra is certified in elementary education and ELA, has a Master’s degree in curriculum and development, and is currently completing her doctorate in educational leadership.
Amy McGee
BS, MS
Amy has an M.S. in Administrative Leadership