SRA Teachers & Aides

Señora Arnold has been working as Snowy Range Academy’s elementary Spanish teacher since they opened their doors in the fall of 2002. She also teaches 3rd through 5th-grade character education. She received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish at the University of Wyoming, a K-6 M.Ed from Western New Mexico University, and a K-12 M.Ed from Montana State University. Señora Arnold specializes in making the second language learning a success.

Reynold Candelaria is a life-long Wyomingite who grew up in Laramie, Wyoming before attending the University of Wyoming. Mr. Candelaria graduated in 2004 with a BS through the UW kinesiology physical education teacher education program. “Mr. C” has been working at Snowy Range Academy since 2005. In his free time, Mr. C spends time with his wife, Megan, and two year-old son Maxx, as well as the family’s two dogs and a crazy cat affectionately nicknamed ‘the Monster.’ Mr. C loves sports (both watching and playing), reading, and spending time outdoors.

Amy Cowell has taught general music, choir, and orchestra at Snowy Range Academy since 2006. Amy received her bachelor of music education degree from the University of Wyoming in 2005. She earned her master of music education degree from the University of Wyoming in 2015. Amy is an active member of the Wyoming Music Educator's Association as well as the American String Teacher's Association. She is also a cellist and performs regularly with the Wyoming and Cheyenne Symphony Orchestras. She also enjoys spending time with her family participating in numerous Wyoming outdoor activities.

Ms. Hedderman teaches middle school Spanish and ESL (English as a second language) at Snowy Range Academy (SRA). She developed a passion for Spanish and Spanish speaking cultures while living in Patagonia, Chile teaching English and conducting tours for English speaking visitors. After returning to the United States, Ms. Hedderman completed the Spanish MA program, the ESL endorsement program, and post baccalaureate certification program in modern language and social studies education at UW. When she is not teaching Spanish and ESL at SRA, Ms. Hedderman loves to explore new places and spend time outside with family and friends.

Trish Jacobsen graduated from the University of Wyoming with a BA in Elementary Education in 1998 and earned a Library Media endorsement through Montana State University in 2019. Prior to joining SRA's teaching staff in 2010, Ms. Jacobsen taught in Idaho Falls, ID and Encampment, WY. She is a Wyoming native and enjoys spending time with children, books, and the outdoors.

Megan has been teaching second grade at SRA since 2011. She earned her B.A in elementary education from the University of Wyoming and a M.S. in education with an emphasis in elementary math from Walden University. When not at school Megan enjoys spending time outdoors and being at her family cabin.      

Marilyn Specht is the literacy specialist and instructional facilitator for Snowy Range Academy. She is originally from Aurora, Colorado but has lived in Laramie for the past eleven years. She has a masters in elementary Education from the University of Phoenix. Mrs. Specht enjoys reading and playing music and is always ready to learn new things! 

Haley Stebbins grew up in Northern Colorado spending much of her time at her families solar-powered home in the mountains. After moving to Wyoming, Haley graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2016 with a BA in k-12 art education and minors in Spanish and art history. In 2018, Haley accepted her first teaching position at Snowy Range Academy as the art teacher. When not teaching, Haley enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and soon to come second child! They enjoy camping, climbing, and visiting nearby family in Wyoming and Colorado.

Mrs. Todd has been the special education teacher at Snowy Range Academy for four years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Western Governors University. Recently, she earned her master’s degree as a special education generalist. Mrs. Todd is married and has three adult children.