This is a  staff list for Alpine Academy in Erda, UT

(a.k.a. Cottonwood Grove, Oakridge, Smith Home, Willow Creek, The Gary and Ann Crocker Education Center, Pine Canyon Home,)

(we are working to acquire the complete records for ALL years)

 

We advise current and/or former staff to report any abuses you may have witnessed while working at Alpine Academy.  For information on your rights and how to take action, visit www.heal-online.org/blowthewhistle.htm.  If you were fired or forced to resign because you opposed any illegal and/or unethical practices at Alpine Academy, you have the right to take action. 

 

If you were harmed (family or survivor) by Alpine Academy, please contact info@heal-online.org if you remember the long-term employees and from which years.  This will help!   Also, if you recognize any of these staff as having worked at another program, please send in any information about their past or present employment at other facilities and/or cults. 

 

Please don’t place your loved one in Alpine Academy and rescue them if they are there now.

 

Name

Unit/Position

 Additional Information
Lila Bjorklund Founder (deceased) Alpine Academy is part of Utah Youth Village.   Bjorklund was never a licensed mental health professional in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html
Eric Bjorklund President Bjorklund is not a licensed mental health professional in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html

Eric is a member of DCFS State Quality Improvement Committee, Governor's Commission on Women & Families, Utah Coalition on Families (Vice Chair), Utah State Bar Committee on Children, Utah Youth Private Providers Network (Executive Committee). (current as of 2009)

Eric was previously the Chairman of the 8th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect; President of the Utah Youth Private Provider Network; Governor's Commission on Crime and Juvenile Justice; Dissemination Chairman of the National Teaching-Family Association; President of Utah Coalition of Child Advocates; Child Abuse and Neglect Advisory Committee of the Division of Family Services; State Advisory Council to the Utah Center for Families in Education; Chairman of the 1993 Governor's GIFT Conference on Families; Governor's Commission on Drugs; State Representative, National Association of Homes and Services for Children; Private Practice of Law with primary emphasis in Estate Planning, Securities Regulation and Litigation; Assistant Attorney General for Utah, serving in the Education Division with assignments as general counsel for Weber State University and Assistant Counsel for the University of Utah; Owner of Tin Lizzie Cookies and Balloons; Legislative Assistant for U.S. Representative Dan Marriott; Administrator of LDS Language Training Mission at Rick's College.

Shanna Draper COO Shanna Rae Draper is not a licensed mental health professional in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html
Janet Mulitalo Program Director Mulitalo is not a licensed mental health professional in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html  Formerly worked at unnamed "faith-based" program in Mississippi.  Mulitalo came to Alpine Academy in 2002.
Christian Egan Admissions Egan is a licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Utah and has been since May, 2008.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html  Earned his counseling "degree" from the scam program at University of Phoenix.
Nikki Preece Clinical Director Preece is a licensed clinical social worker and has been since August, 2008.  But, she's been working at Alpine since 2005.  And, she didn't graduate college until 2006.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Formerly worked at an unnamed program.*  Preece joined Alpine in 2005.
Erica Morlok Supervisor Morlok is not a licensed mental health professional in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Morlok has been with the program since 2002.
Corrie Norman Director of Operations Norman is not a licensed mental health professional in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Corrie Norman has worked for Utah Youth Village since 1998 and Alpine Academy, specifically, since 2006.
Jaelyn Breinholt Office Mgr. HEAL chose not to verify Breinholt's credentials as she is an office manager and not put in charge of any "mental health" services.
Helaine Sandler Outreach Coordinator Sandler is not a licensed mental health professional in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Sandler is the mother of an Alpine "graduate".
Colleen Croff Clinician Croff is a licensed clinical social worker in Utah and has been since January, 2008. Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html   Formerly worked at unnamed residential "treatment" center.*
Jackie Rodat Clinician Rodat is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has been since August, 1999.  Graduate of Brigham Young University (BYU).
Ashley King Therapist There is an Ashley King Green that is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has been only since August, 2010.  This may be a different person.  If it is the same person, she earned her degree at an online university called Capella University.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html
Allison Wright Therapist Allison LeeAnn Wright is a licensed clinical social worker and has been since 2007.  This may be a different person.  If it is the same person, she earned her degree at the University of Utah in 2007.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html
Cassaundra Burgi Therapist Burgi is a licensed clinical social worker and has been only since April, 2011.  However, she has been a "therapist" at Alpine since at least September, 2010.  BYU graduate.  Alpine claimed she was a BYU graduate, but, the licensing record shows her as a graduate of the University of Denver in 2008.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html
Brad & Corrie Norman Family Teachers The Normans are not licensed mental health professionals.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Oakridge Home--The Normans joined the program in 2007.
Janette Thompson Family Teacher Thompson is not a licensed mental health professional.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Cottonwood Grove Home--Thompson has been with the program since 2006 and has worked for other programs in Utah.*
Erin Lee Family Teacher Lee is not a licensed mental health professional. Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html  Lee has been with the program since 2006.*
Jordan & Kylie Buckley Family Teachers The Buckley's are not licensed mental health professionals. Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Pine Canyon Home--Jordan formerly worked at confirmedly abusive Diamond Ranch Academy and confirmedly abusive Logan River Academy,
Angie Alvey Academic Director Alvey has been a licensed educator in Utah since 2008.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education.  Alvey has been with Alpine since 2006.
Stephanie Nelson Teacher HEAL requires the birth-date of Stephanie Nelson to verify her licensing.  There appear to be three Stephanie Nelsons licensed in Utah.  It is unclear whether or not this Stephanie Nelson is licensed.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education.
Maryann Early Teacher Early is not a licensed educator in Utah.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education.
Beverly Thompson Teacher HEAL requires the birth-date of Beverly Thompson to verify her licensing.  There appear to be two Beverly Thompsons licensed in Utah.  It is unclear whether or not this Beverly Thompson is licensed.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education. Thompson has been with Alpine since 2007.
Julie Cardon Teacher Cardon is a licensed educator in Utah and has been since June, 2011.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education.
Jan Richardson Teacher HEAL requires the birth-date of Jan Richardson to verify her licensing.  There appear to be four Jan Richardsons licensed in Utah.  It is unclear whether or not this Jan Richardson is licensed.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education.  BYU graduate.
Daira Talbott Teacher Talbott is not a licensed educator in Utah.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education.
Denise Sagers Teacher Sager is not a licensed educator in Utah.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education.
Sarah Lowe Teacher Lowe is a licensed educator in Utah and has been since May, 2009.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education. Lowe joined Alpine in 2008.
(Dr.) Howard Weeks Psychiatrist Weeks is a licensed physician/surgeon/MD.  HEAL could not find any information stating he specializes in psychiatry. Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html  Weeks specializes in "chemical engineering" and electro-shock treatment (ECT).  He joined Alpine in 2006.
(Dr.) James Ashworth Psychiatrist Ashworth is licensed as a physician/surgeon/MD.  HEAL could not find any information stating he specialized in psychiatry.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Ashworth has been with Alpine since 2005.
Suzanne Peterson Nurse There are two Suzanne Petersons with different educational backgrounds licensed as Registered Nurses in Utah.  HEAL requires Peterson's middle name and/or school for further verification. Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Peterson has been with Alpine since 2005.
Ruth Sagers Health Services Sagers is not a licensed health nor mental health professional in Utah.  Source:  https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html  Sagers has been with Alpine since 2006.
Jason Stout Residential Supervisor Stout is not a licensed mental health professional. Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Stout has been with Alpine since June, 2007.
Polliann Pierce Office Manager HEAL chose not to check Pierce's professional licensing credentials as none would arguably necessary or expected for an Office Manager.
(Dr.) Clark Hammond Ph.D. Hammond is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Utah and has been since 2006.  However, the Office of Licensing shows he is an M.A., not a Ph.D.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html
Craig & Lani Martineau Family Teachers--Gene Smith Home The Martineaus are not licensed mental health professionals in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Martineaus began with Utah Youth Village in April, 2009.
Jorge & Lisa Morales Family Teachers--Oak Ridge Home The only license held by Jorge Morales was surrendered and there is a disciplinary record on this individual.  This may be a different person.
Name: JORGE MORALES
City, State, Zip: SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111
Profession: SECURITY COMPANIES & GUARDS
License Type: UNARMED PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER
License Number: 5599089-6303
Obtained By: APPLICATION
License Status: SURRENDERED
Original Issue Date: 05/13/2004
Expiration Date: 08/09/2004
Disciplinary Action: Yes
Docket Number: 2004-196

The Morales' hold no professional nor mental health professional licenses in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html

Mike & Monique Otufangavalu Family Teachers--Willow Creek Home The Otufangavalu's are not licensed mental health professionals and hold no professional licenses in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html   Have been with Utah Youth Village programs since 2002.
Robert & Kelly Mulari Family Teachers--Cottonwood Grove Home The Mulari's are not licensed mental health professionals and hold no professional licenses in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html
Dave & Kristen Archer Family Teachers--Pine Canyon Home The Archers are not licensed mental health professionals and hold no professional licenses in Utah.  Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html Have been working for the program since 2010.
Pegeen Liston Teacher Liston is not a licensed educator in Utah.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education.
Brandi Garcia Academic Associate Garcia is not a licensed educator in Utah.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education. Has been working for the program(s) since 2007.
Ruth Sagers Academic Assistant Sagers is not a licensed educator in Utah.  Source: E-mail from Utah State Office of Education. Has been with Alpine since June, 2006.
(Dr.) Melissa Lopez-Larson Psychiatrist Lopez-Larson is a licensed physician/surgeon/MD, however there is no information regarding her specializing in psychiatry. She has been licensed since October, 2008.  But, appears to have graduated the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2001.  Source:  https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html   "Specifically, she will be researching the effects of development on specific brain networks believed to be involved in cognition and mood regulation in healthy children as well as in youths with bipolar disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder utilizing multimodal neuroimaging techniques." (source: alpineacademy.org/biosmedical.php on September 17th, 2010)
(Dr.) Kristi Kleinschmit Psychiatrist Kleinschmit is a licensed physician/surgeon/MD, however there is no information regarding her specializing in psychiatry.  She has been licensed in Utah since October, 2003 and graduated medical school in 2002.
Article: Counselor Accused of Sex with Teen by Deseret News (May 15th, 2009)
Article: Ex-Employee admits sex with teen at school for troubled girls (August 5th, 2009)

 *(Alpine Academy, like many other programs in this industry, keeps a "tight lid" on any specific information regarding their staff, qualifications, and practices.  Please contact us with the names of any staff of which you have firsthand knowledge or experience.  Thank you for your help.)

 Last Updated: January 30th, 2012

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