Fieldstone Academy

Key Staff

Some of our miracle workers!

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Ell B. Sorenson, PhD--Principal

Email: ell@fieldstoneacademy.org

Doctorate in Education Administration, Social Psychology and Curriculum Development

Experience and qualifications-

Public Education:
- Superintendent of Schools, Piute School District, Junction, Utah
- Superintendent of Schools, Carbon School District, Price, Utah
- Superintendent of Schools, Mat-Su School District, Palmer, Alaska
- Superintendent of Schools, Wrangle School District, Wrangle Alaska
- Director of Personnel, North Slope School District, Barrow, Alaska
- Principal middle school, elementary school
Private Education:
- Co-founder of Sorenson’s Ranch School, Koosharem, Utah
- Co-founder of Hightop Ranch School, Koosharem, Utah
- Teacher in English, History, Government, Math, Science, Education, Business and Philosophy-public and private schools

*Though Ell has been a guiding light and crucial member of our team for years, he took his rightful place as principal at the end of 2009. The paperwork with NAAS and the Utah State Office of Education still reflects the previous principal John Forsythe. The change to their directories is in process.

Jef Anderson--Teacher

Email: jef@fieldstoneacademy.org

Bachelor's degree in Business
Master's degree in Education (to be finished this year)
Excels in teaching students who have failed at math in the past.

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Stacey Whitmore--Teacher

Email: stacey@fieldstoneacademy.org

Masters Degree in Mathematics and Mathematics Application
Extensive teaching experience at both public and private institutions
Known for hands-on approach in teaching

Marv Forsythe--Admissions Director and Ranch Manager

Email: marv@fieldstoneacademy.org

Bachelor's degree in Business
Over 20 years of experience working with and educating teenagers

The ultimate child-centered individual, Marv makes sure that each child is given the opportunity to succeed while at Fieldstone. He oversees the school and ranch, and engineers memorable experiences for our students. He also has extensive educational experience and is an essential tutor and advisor for our students.

Chris Forsythe--School Director

Email: chris@fieldstoneacademy.org

Bachelor's degree in Marketing
Member of Beta Gamma Sigma

Chris has one son with his lovely wife and they are expecting their second this year. He has experience working with kids that goes back to before he graduated college, and has shown a unique ability to work with kids who require special help in school. He makes sure that everything in our school runs smoothly and assists the principal in ensuring a top-notch education for our students.

John Forsythe--Marketing and Finance Director

Email: john@fieldstoneacademy.org

Masters Degree in Business Administration with Financial and Entrepreneurial emphasis
Experience with educational management at high school and college levels

John works with educational consultants on the front lines, and on the Financial needs of new clients in the background. He is often on the road at conferences or other engagements, but enjoys working with our students and seeing the drastic improvement they make while here.