Meet the POEC Members

Director

My name is Jennifer Griffiths.  I have 4 kids who attend SAA. I currently have a 7th, 6th, 4th and 2nd grader.  I graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Disability Education. I am currently a stay at home mom. I enjoy running, spending time with my husband and kids, vacations, and shopping!  I’m grateful to be apart of this school where I have volunteered for the past 7 years and have worked in various capacities with the POEC committee.  I look forward to serving you as the director this year!

Treasurer

My name is Misty Peterson and I have two kids that go to the Antelope elementary campus since 2023-2024 school year. I am also a substitute teacher for SAA and one of the blow up dragons you see at events. My family and I moved here from Arizona in June 2021. My husband was transferred from Luke AFB to Hill AFB. We love camping, traveling, and exploring new places! 


To give you a little background of my experience, I was the office manager for HomeTeam Pest Defense right before we moved to Utah. I managed all the finances for the branch including payroll, month end, and all petty cash.  I have a degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Women's Studies. My real passion, believe it or not, is accounting and I have a NACPB certificate (National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers). I am excited to serve on the POEC Board this year!

Secretary

Hi! Im Julie Baer. I was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to a military family and have spent the past 24 years globetrotting as a military spouse. Living all over has been a great experience with Alaska being my favorite. In my past life I taught preK and Kindergarten before staying home to raise my 3 kids. We also have a cute dog name Bella.  This will be our second  year at SAA! 

Our family enjoys game nights, theater productions, swimming, hiking, and watching the Denver Broncos. I have served as both PTA president and secretary in the past and look forward to getting to know all the great families of the Syracuse Arts community! 

Jr. High President

Hi! I'm Jen Welch! I have an 8th grader that has been attending SAA since Kindergarten as well as a new Kindergartner. I lived most of my life in Interior Alaska, but have called Syracuse home for the last 10 years. We absolutely love the community and are proud to be a part of it. 

My family and I enjoy attending concerts together, especially ones that involve travel! I work for a local marketing agency, handling reputation management and public relations for all of our clients. I am excited to be involved and serve in this capacity!

Jr. High Vice President

My name is Alma Hansen, I love to travel, be outdoors, nature and to discover new places with my family! I seek to befriend people wherever I go, it is fascinating to discover how wonderful they are!  I earned a Bachelors in Visual Information Design, a Masters in Public Communication and a Masters in Governance and Globalization with an emphasis in International Management. I have a huge passion for international relations, service and my family. I believe that being involved in the community can create a big impact and benefit all those that are involved as you work and laugh together with the same goal to bring the best outcomes. 

I have learned over the years that if you want to love someone you need to serve them and that is why I love to get to know people and make new friends. When my family and I serve it brings unity and strengthens the bonds we have not only in this life but for eternity.


Antelope President

Hi! My name is Adrienne Murray. I grew up in a military family, but settled in Utah several years with my husband and cute kids. We moved to the area last summer and have jumped right in to all things SAA! I have a background in Family & Consumer Sciences Education and taught junior high Foods and Teen Living in Utah County for seven years. Food is my love language and kitchen dance parties are my jam.  Currently, it’s my job to chauffeur my five humans all over planet earth to their many activities. They are in 10th, 8th, 3rd, 1st, and "home gnome" grades. 

I’m passionate about supporting our schools, the students, and the staff, so I have been involved in parent volunteer organizations with my kids’ schools for the past several years. I look forward to continuing to serve, get to know more families, and be involved in the many wonderful things happening at SAA!

Antelope Vice President

Hi, I'm Meghan Livesey. I have 3 kids, my son is in high school, my daughter is in 2nd grade and my son is in kindergarten at SAA (Antelope). I have been a stay-at-home-mom for 3 years now. Before that I worked for a company for many years working with a great team, helping set up customers around the state. I really want to help get more parent involvement and support. I am one of the school's dragons that shows up to help promote POEC events. I love being involved with my children's schools and am very excited for this upcoming school year!

North President

My name is Kaeli Macbeth. I have three daughters attending SAA North campus in 2nd, 3rd, and 6th grades. We have been at SAA since my oldest started kindergarten—and we love it! I have a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership from BYU. During my time there, I worked as an Events Specialist planning university programs including the Homecoming Parade, New Student Orientation, Big Band Night, Murder Mystery, Splash and Dash race, President’s Family Christmas Party, and many more. I also volunteered as the Marketing Director for BYU’s Center for Service and Learning where I developed a passion for serving and working with other volunteers. After college, I worked in ARUP Laboratories Business Development department coordinating their client visits and department conferences. I then returned to BYU where I planned Spring, Summer, and Fall New Student Orientation events.  I am currently a stay-at-home mom to five energetic kids, and I love to plan elaborate parties and tournaments for neighbors and my husband’s large family. I enjoy working with people and children.

North Vice President

My name is Joshua Allen. I have lived in Utah most of my life and currently have a daughter in 1st grade. Most of my career, I have worked in the banking industry. I worked at America First Credit Union for 12 years and currently at Zions Bancorporation for the past 5 years. When I first graduated from college I volunteered at local churches as a youth leader. This entailed planning weekly events, lessons, and larger monthly events. I did this while obtaining my Masters degree as well. I enjoy being outside hiking, fishing, skiing, cycling and more. I also enjoy reading and playing card/board games.