Max Wennett
Kindergarten/Head Teacher

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My name is Wallace Max Wennett. I go by Max. I've been in education for 34 years. I am excited about teaching for AHA because we share the same philosophy. I have a great family. My wife Kim is also a teacher. I have 2 sons; Troy who graduated from Northern AZ. University this year and Tyler, a sophomore who plays basketball for Yavapai College.

Wendy Cooley
1st Grade Teacher

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My name is Wendy Cooley. I am honored and extremely excited to be a member of the American Heritage Academy team. I grew up in Washington State but have lived in Camp Verde with my husband Jared for the past 9 years. We have 4 wonderful Children;Amber, Savanah, Trace and Samuel. Our family enjoys spending time together fishing, camping and hunting. We love the outdoors.

It has been my dream to become a teacher ever since I was a little girl. Lately, the involvement in my children's lives has drawn me even closer to teaching. When I was in high school I was a teachers aid for Mrs. Scheer, the second grade teacher. She always encouraged me to become a teacher. Twenty years later I Have arrived at that dream by way of Northern Arizona University. I am so thrilled to be teaching young children. I love that enthusiasm and the smiles and hugs often given by them for no reason at all. I am looking forward to meeting you and your first grader and I anticipate a fun filled year.

Heather Pehl
2nd Grade Teacher

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My name is Heather Pehl and I am very excited to be teaching 2nd grade at American Heritage Academy. This will be my 11th year educating and loving the children of Camp Verde. As far back as I can remember, I wanted to be a teacher. I would spend endless hours in my room with my chalkboard and dolls teaching them everything I'd learned from my teacher.

As the years went by, I knew without a doubt that being in the classroom was my calling. In the spring of 1996 I graduated from Northern AZ. University. My dream came true. Every day that I teach, I love to watch the wonder and curiosity in a child's eye. I smile as bright and big as they do when they have the "I got it" moment. To hear them laugh and work together is music to my ears. A great big bear hug or a tiny hand in mine gives me butterflies and satisfaction. But when it is a parent looks deep into your eyes and says "thank you", it is at that moment for me, I know that I was born to be a teacher.

I have been blessed with an extraordinary family. My husband Lee and I have been married for 12 years and are the proud parents of the most incredible 6 year old little girl, Emilee. Needless to say, I love being a mom! When I am not in the classroom I enjoy participating in my church functions, scrapbooking, stamping, cooking, boating and watching football. Any Broncos fans out there?

The opportunity that has been set before me is an exceptional one. One that I know will be inspiring, infectious and rewarding for all of us! Welcome to American Heritage Academy.