7/8 Community

Cameron was born in Olean, New York, and grew up in Ogden, Utah. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Utah in 2014. Cameron then worked as a rock climbing instructor for about a year before returning to school at Weber State University to obtain his teaching certificate in social studies.

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Not only has Cameron been teaching for several years, but he also worked for a few years with teenagers at a therapeutic boarding school that specializes in substance abuse.

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Expeditionary learning excites Cameron because it offers the opportunity for real, hands-on experiences, rather than learning solely in a classroom. As a teacher of Utah Studies, he is eager to see students get out and explore to discover what makes Utah special.

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Cameron's hobbies include rock climbing, canyoneering, and hiking.

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One of Cameron's favorite quotes is from The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: "The wide world is all about you: you can fence yourselves in, but cannot forever fence it out."

Mr. Rob is thrilled to be at Promontory School, teaching 7th and 8th grade math and supporting students as they become the great thinkers of the 21st century! With 12 years of teaching experience in a variety of subjects, Mr. Rob loves helping 7th and 8th graders as they discover the world around them—and, more importantly, themselves. He feels that this is the perfect place to accomplish that. Parents are encouraged to reach out for any reason regarding their students. He wishes everyone joy in their journey!

Shawna Andreasen was raised on a sheep ranch and potato farm among the Snake River and sage flats of Glenns Ferry, Idaho. The family motto, “learn by doing,” carried over from her father’s days at Cal Poly, making her childhood the foundation of her love for experiential learning.

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After graduating from BYU with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership, she wrote for her local newspaper and did freelance writing for Idaho Magazine and other publications. Over time, this shifted to creating online content in the outdoor industry while raising her children and managing all their recreational activities.

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After volunteering for many years at Promontory and working as a classroom aide, she returned to Weber State to earn her secondary education license and English endorsement—great companions to her previous degree.

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She is married to Mr. A, Promontory’s Adventure Coordinator, and has learned to adapt to his bad luck when it comes to the weather. They have four children, three pack goats, two dogs, and a fluctuating number of chickens.

Lisa Wells was born and raised in a small town in northeastern Ohio. After graduating from high school, Lisa attended Purdue University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, with a focus on water quality. She then earned her Master of Science degree in soil science, specializing in soil erosion and agriculture.

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After college, Lisa worked as a research assistant at the USDA National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory in West Lafayette, Indiana. After moving to Utah, she worked as an environmental consultant, focusing on wetlands in land development projects.

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Lisa decided to switch careers and become a science teacher because she loves explaining concepts to students and helping them learn how to think and work like scientists.

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Lisa loves nature, traveling, music, hiking, biking, reading, and watching movies. She is married and has two children, as well as two golden retrievers who act like children.