Jefferson Academy Charter Schools
Fostering learning and character development to shape
Our Team
PK-12 Team
Executive Director
Dr. Schultz brings years of educational experience to Jefferson Academy. She currently serves as Executive Director of Jefferson Academy, after spending the past year as Principal of Jefferson Academy Secondary. Prior to that, Dr. Schultz served as an Executive Director of a Charter School in Colorado and as a Superintendent in Wisconsin. Dr. Schultz has served as an elementary, middle, and high school principal during her time in education. Ann has a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Communication from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Wisconsin Superior, a Specialist Degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and a Doctorate in Philosophy/Educational Leadership from Marian University.
Human Resources Generalist
Michelle Fox joined the JA team in the summer of 2021 as the Human Resource Coordinator. Prior to coming to JA, she worked in Human Resources as the recruiting, training, and development specialist at H&M retailer for 10 years.
Michelle lived in Europe before moving to the United States in 1994. She relocated with her husband and two children to Colorado in 2014, and is very thankful to live where the winters are actually tolerable. While they are not a skiing family, they do thoroughly enjoy hiking, camping, and living in a state that supports their outdoor hobbies. Michelle also enjoys reading, attending concerts, puzzling, and drinking all the coffee.
Administration
JA Elementary Principal
Mr. Feddema is originally from Perth, Australia. He graduated from Regis University with a teaching degree while playing college basketball. He returned to Australia and competed professionally in the Australian Rules Football League. As a teacher in Australia, he taught 4th grade, technology, 2nd, and 3rd grade. When he and his wife had their first child, he "hung up his cleats and basketball shoes" and they headed back to Colorado where he was a teacher and Dean of Students at Peak to Peak Charter School in Lafayette. He was an administrator at Prairie View High School and Middle School, AP and AD at Legacy High School for 11 years, and finished his 16th year as an administrator as the AP and AD at Jefferson Jr/Sr High. He and his wife have two children; their daughter Tyler is 22 and works in the medical field, and their son Riley is 20 and is in his 3rd year in the nursing program at Regis University. Principal Feddema is very excited to be at JA Elementary and is looking forward to a great year.
JA Coal Creek Canyon Principal
Mrs. Mott is originally from Arvada, Colorado. She graduated from Pomona High School in 1989 and went on to receive her BS from Metropolitan State University in Marketing. After working in nonprofits and the corporate world, she decided to follow her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. In 2001, she joined the Jefferson Academy staff as a full-time substitute teacher. After 10 years in that role she became a member of the 6th grade team where she stayed for 13 years. During her time as a 6th grade teacher she returned to school and earned her masters degree in Educational Leadership. This master's degree led her to be able to further her career as the principal of JA Coal Creek Canyon in 2024. Carrie is also a proud wife, mother of four, and has two beautiful grandchildren who lovingly refer to her as Mimi.
The Summit Academy Westminster Principal
Mrs. Scarato graduated from Illinois State University. She has taught in Texas, California, and Colorado, and has been The Summit Academy (formerly Broomfield Options) principal for 20 years. Her passion is to combine her experience in education with her homeschooling background to support families and students in the homeschool community to harness all the opportunities that homeschooling provides.
The Summit Academy South Principal
Mrs. Taussig graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She taught school in Florida and Colorado. Allycia began her career in the homeschool world by teaching kindergarten and science with APS Options. This brought her to Summit Academy (formally Broomfield Options) where she grew in her love of homeschooling. Once her kids had grown to school age, she began homeschooling her 4 kids. Allycia has a passion for teaching, homeschooling and community building. It has been such a privilege for her to start Summit Academy South and expand the program from Littleton to Conifer.