Max Longhurst
Director, Elementary CORE Academy
Email:  max.longhurst@usu.edu

Max develops curriculum, field-tests strategies, teaches professional development workshops and seminars to educators, and is continually working on new methods and instructional delivery for teachers. Max holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.Ed. in Elementary Education/Curriculum & Instruction. His classroom experience in grades 4, 5, and 6, coupled with district level experience as a professional development leader bring effective and practical instructional methods to the delivery of the Elementary CORE Academy.

Ami Israelsen
Staff Assistant
Email:  ami.sraelsen@usu.edu

Ami is the staff assistant for the Elementary CORE Academy. Ami is the contact for district personnel and heads logistical planning of the CORE Academy. Ami is also responsible for all registration and billing concerns.

John Reynolds
Computer Technician
Email:  john.reynolds@aggiemail.usu.edu

John works for the Elementary CORE Academy as the computer technician. He is currently working on a project to improve the participant database and registration process.

Krissey Soelberg
Support Staff
Email:  krissey@gmail.com

Krissey provides support to Elementary CORE Academy staff. Krissey handles imputing registration information, credit processing, and registration concerns.

Ben Wilkey
Support Staff
Email: benwilkey@cc.usu.edu

Ben provides support to office and instructional staff during the development of the CORE Academy. Ben also manages our storage facility.