HAVEN ACADEMY OF SALINA
SCHOOL STAFF
Mrs. Karla Hoover
Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher
Hello! I am Karla Hoover. I received my BS in Elementary Education from Kansas State University and, more recently, have received training to work with struggling readers and students with Dyslexia. I have always enjoyed working with small groups of children or one-on-one and helping them make the connections needed to learn new information. I love seeing the "ah-ha" moment!
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My husband, Mark, and I have been married 31 years and home educated our three boys all the way through their school years. They are now all adults; one is married and has given me my only granddaughter. The other two are living the bachelor life as roommates. In my free time, I enjoy baking, gardening, being outdoors, and watching movies.
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I look forward to getting to know you and your children!
Mrs. Heidi Donley
Second & Third Grade Teacher
My name is Heidi Donley and I am extremely excited and honored to be teaching 2nd-3rd grade at Haven Academy. My twenty-year educational career has included work as a paraprofessional, Parents as Teachers educator, and elementary teacher. God has blessed my life in many ways, one of which was earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from Wichita State University. I believe it is not only important to educate a child’s mind, but their heart as well. I love seeing students each day, and I make it my number one priority to have students feel safe, welcomed and included.
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On days when I am not in the classroom, you will find me outdoors, helping on our family farm and enjoying the beauty of nature. In addition, you may discover me spending time with my family, which includes my husband, two sons, daughter and daughter-in-law. I am very grateful as my family is close-knit and enjoys each other’s company.
As a woman of faith, I am proud to serve Haven Academy and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you.
Mrs. Katie Stoddard
Physical Education Director
I am so excited to be a part of Haven Academy as the PE teacher! Playing and coaching sports has been such a blessing in my life. I played basketball at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and recieved a degree in Parks and Recreation and Outdoor Education. I met my lovely husband, Tyler, in Flagstaff and we have four children: Julius, Harlan, Quinn and Monroe. I am a native of Salina and after moving back to Kansas, I recieved my masters degree in Social Work from KU. I hope to share my passion for sports, games, outdoors and movement with the students of Haven Academy!
Dr. Bradley Irvin
"Dr. Science"
While most people in Salina probably know me as Dr. Irvin, the Haven Academy students know me better as "Dr. Science". I stop by to teach science classes when Haven is in need of some mad science (or regular science too). I'm a family medicine doctor who graduated from the University of Kansas, and current seminary student with hopes of planting more churches! Why would this crazy guy take on all that you ask? Well if you hadn't gathered from the picture above, I am a bit "mad". More than that though, I am fiercely committed to the importance of solid Christian education and the importance of raising generations of children who not only exist in the world but will be equipped to go out and change it for the better!
Mrs. Emily Irvin
Communications Department
My name is Emily Irvin, and I'm a Christian wife, mom, and nurse. I love the opportunity Haven Academy gives my family to spend more time together while still having quality Christian teachers and a classroom experience. In elementary school, I had the privilege of attending a hybrid school, and I'm so grateful my children can have the same type of education!
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I am passionate about finding ways for Haven Academy to meet the needs of families seeking flexible alternative education. I arrange specialized learning opportunities for the students of Haven Academy by involving local organizations that promote fun, hands-on education that will stick with our students long-term!
Mrs. Nicole Ball
Administration Department
My name is Nicole Ball, and I am blessed to be part of the Haven Academy team. Having had the opportunity to work for a wonderful nonprofit organization for 10+ years, God has graciously equipped me to be able to serve Haven through administrative opportunities.
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My husband, our two boys, (and a girl on the way!) and I are blessed to be part of a ministry family. The flexible academic schedule that Haven offers gives our family more quality time together, while still providing the classroom structure that we love!
