1st Battalion
Administrators & Leadership
Lieutenant Colonel
Name: LTC Migliaccio
Education: B.S. Earth Science, M.S. Science Education from Oregon State University Years at WLA: Since 2017 Comment: "You don't just give up. You don't just let things happen. You make a stand. You say no. You have the guts to do what's right when everyone else just runs away!" ~Rose Tyler Email: tmigliaccio@wlacademy.org Phone: (541)246-2842 |
Sergeant Major
Name: SGM Daniel Cayton
Education: Years at WLA: Comment: Email: dcayton@wlacademy.org Phone: (541)246-2842 |
Program Director
Name: MAJ Klontz
Teaching Experience:English Instructor 9-12; Creative Writing, Research Writing, and English Test Prep Education: BA in English Writing, MA in Education; Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado, Denver. Years at WLA: Since 2016 Comment: Without teachers, life would have no class. Email: kklontz@wlacademy.org Phone Number: (541)-246-2842 
This is Luna. She is the 1SG for MAJ Klontz and MAJ Johnson in Juliet Company.
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Academic Advisor
Name: MAJ Johnson
Teaches: AP Human Geography and College/Career Readiness Education: MA in Teaching from Willamette University, BA in International Studies from Western Oregon University, and AA OT from Lane Community College. Years at WLA: since 2015 Comment: One of my favorite things about teaching is that although I hope to impact the lives of my students and broaden their horizons, I've grown from their perspectives, too. My hope for the students of WLA is that they continue to grow in the self-confidence and imagination to reach higher, the humility to learn and earn real respect, passion and compassion to help others, and the drive and discipline to fulfill their goals. With these things, they will change the world. Email: jjohnson@wlacademy.org Phone: 541.246.2842 |
Activated Companies
(Staff who teach and are assigned to a company of cadets)
Alpha Company (12th Grade)
Name: CPT North
Position: Alpha Company Commander Teaches: English 11 & 12, AP Language & Composition, and English Test Prep Education: Bachelor of Arts: English. Master of Secondary Education in English Years at WLA: since 2015 Comment: This is my third year at WLA and I taught eighth grade English in Las Vegas the two years prior. I have worked in many different job fields, but nothing has been as rewarding as teaching. I feel it is the job of every teacher to broaden students' perspectives, to show them the possibilities life has to offer them. Email: snorth@wlacademy.org |
Name: 1SG Pauli
Position: Alpha Company 1st Sergeant Education: Associates of Applied Sciences in Integrated Media with an emphasis in broadcasting from Mt. Hood Community College. Years at WLA: Since 2017 Comment: I served 13 of the best years of my life in the Army as a mechanic. I was deployed twice to Iraq, where I was given the opportunity to see and learn about another culture. I have traveled the world and have seen much that it has to offer. I have learned and experienced a lot in my life and I hope to bring some of that to Willamette Leadership Academy and apply it to how I lead and mold my company into leaders. Email: rpauli@wlacademy.org 
This is Kammy. She is the 1SG to 1SG Pauli.
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Bravo Company (11th Grade)
Name: MAJ Cheney
Position: Bravo Company Commander Teaches: Pre-Algebra, Geometry, and Humanities Education: Graduated from HSU with a BA Years at WLA: Since 2006 Comment: I started my career at WLA as a 2LT, teaching a self-contained class of 6th and 7th graders. Over the next several years I moved up in grade and in rank. Within four years I was teaching at the high school and held the rank of Major. Every year, I am dedicated to both our cadets' education and progressing our school. My goal is to continue to make Willamette Leadership Academy a place where cadets learn academics, career skills, as well as social and emotional education. Each year our cadets are growing up and it is our job to give them the tools to mature into knowledgeable and confident young adults. Email: scheney@wlacademy.org |
Name: 1SG Robert Peel
Position: Bravo Company 1st Seargeant Education: Years at WLA: since 2017 Comment: Email: rpeel@wlacademy.org |
Charlie Company (10th Grade)
Name: 2LT Graves
Position: Charlie Company Comander Teaches: Social Studies, economics Education: Years at WLA: since 2018 Comment: Email: kgraves@wlacademy.org |
1SG Stewart is assigned to this company as his secondary company. See Echo Co. for more information about 1SG stewart.
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Delta Company (10th Grade)
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Name: 2LT Ryan Hovey
Position: Delta Company Commander Teaches: Education: Years at WLA: since 2018 Comment: We are all very excited to welcome Lieutenant Hovey, who is joining our math department this year. He was a substitute teacher with us in the 2017-2018 school year and did such an outstanding job that we couldn't let him go. Welcome aboard, LT Hovey! Email: rhovey@wlacademy.org |
1SG Pauli is assigned to this company as his secondary company. See Alpha C0. for more information about 1SG Pauli.
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Echo Company (9th Grade)
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Name: 2LT Thompson
Position: Echo Company Commander Teaches: Science Education: Years at WLA: since 2018 Comment: Lieutenant Thompson comes to us from the great state of Ohio, where he developed a strong passion for science and music. This will be his first year as a teacher, so he will be learning along with your cadets. He is eager to help kids see how awesome science can be and has an outstanding energy when teaching. Welcome, LT Thompson. Email: kthompson@wlacademy.org |
Name: 1SG Zachery Stewart
Position: Echo Company 1st Sergeant Education: Years at WLA: Since 2017 Comment: Email: zstewart@wlacademy.org Phone: (541)246-2842 |
Foxtrot Company (9th Grade)
Name: 1LT George Frost
Position: Foxtrot Company Commander Teaches: Language Arts Education: Bachelors in Secondary Language Arts and a Masters in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. Years at WLA: Since 2017 Comment: Lt George Frost was a 10-year teacher from Arizona before coming to Oregon in 2016. LT Frost spent one year as a substitute teacher before working at WLA. Email: gfrost@wlacademy.org |
kName: MSG Schindeldecker
Position: Foxtrot Company Master Sergeant Education: Years at WLA: since 2018 Comment: Everyone is excited to welcome back 1Sergeant Schindeldecker, who started with us toward the end of the 2017-2018 school year. She has quickly developed into a strong NCO, and will be ready to welcome the class of 2021. Email: kschindeldecker@wlacademy.org |
Inactive Companies
(Staff who teach but currently aren't assigned a company of cadets)
Golf Classroom
Name: 2LT Lengele
Position: Instructor Teaches: Health, Criminal Justice Education: Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice Years at WLA: since 2017 Comment: Originally from Nuremberg, Germany I served in the U.S. Army for 8 years as a CBRNE. Then later moved to gunner position for the artillery, spent time in Kuwait and Iraq. Once I left the Army I went back to school and got my degree in Criminal Justice. Since coming to WLA I have got the chance to help with the education of the future which is one of the greatest jobs you can have. Quote: I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. -Nelson Mandela Email: jlengele@wlacademy.org |
Hotel Classroom
Name: 1LT Maria Gutierrez
Position: Instructor Teaches: Spanish, Foods Education: Years at WLA: Since 2015 Email: mgutierrez@wlacademy.org Phone: (541)246-2842 |
India Classroom
Name: CPT Satoshi Robertson
Position: India Company Commander Teaches: CTE: Small Engine Mechanics, Home Maintenance, Agriculture Education: High School Diploma, US Army, and United States Marine Corp Years at WLA: Since 2001 Comment: "Semper Fidelis" always be faithful no matter what. Email: srobertson@wlacademy.org Phone: (541)246-2842 |
Romeo Classroom (Special Education & Support)
Name: 1LT Judy Thomas
Position: Special Education Case Manager
Education: graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Liberal Studies (for an elementary teaching credential). Did a year of Education studies from National University. MA in Curriculum & Instruction: Literacy from University of Texas at Arlington. Classes for special education and ESOL endorsements from Portland State. TAG classes from UCSD. Counseling classes from Grand Canyon University.
Years at WLA: Since 2017
Comment: I am happy to be here at Willamette Leadership Academy. I've been teaching for over 15 years and look forward to working with our students every year.
Email: jthomas@wlacademy.org
Position: Special Education Case Manager
Education: graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Liberal Studies (for an elementary teaching credential). Did a year of Education studies from National University. MA in Curriculum & Instruction: Literacy from University of Texas at Arlington. Classes for special education and ESOL endorsements from Portland State. TAG classes from UCSD. Counseling classes from Grand Canyon University.
Years at WLA: Since 2017
Comment: I am happy to be here at Willamette Leadership Academy. I've been teaching for over 15 years and look forward to working with our students every year.
Email: jthomas@wlacademy.org
Support Staff
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Name: Kammy Stam
Position: Adjutant Education: Years at WLA: Since 2018 Comment: Email: kstam@wlacademy.org Phone: (541)246-2842 |
Name: CPT Meranda Green
Position: Student Services & Records Teaches: Spanish, ELD, and Intro to Psychology Education: BS of Psychology from Portland State University. Years at WLA: Since 2016 Comment: "Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression." -Haim Ginott. I came to Willamette Leadership Academy because I have seen the difference the academy makes on the students as well as staff and parents. I love teaching and want to help the students make good lasting impressions. Email: megreen@wlacademy.org |
Name: Malynda Thompson
Position: Food Services/Kitchen Manager Years at WLA: Since 2014 Comment: |
Name: Nancy Vrijmoet
Position: Uniform Manager Education: Master of Music, University of Oregon; Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Oregon; Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance, California State University, Chico Years at WLA: Since 2015 Comment: Helping the young people of Willamette Leadership Academy get suited up is a most rewarding experience for me. Each day I am treated with respect by these amazing students. I invite families to stop by the uniform shop, located in the hall near the cafeteria, whenever I can help with any need, large or small. Before accepting this job I taught in Eugene's School District 4j for twenty-six years. Willamette Leadership Academy's First and Second Battalions are, in my opinion, two of the finest educational opportunities in the state of Oregon. Email: nvrijmoet@wlacademy.org |