Zone Principals
Email: ryan.bailey@d49.org
Ryan Bailey
Paul Austin
Paul has been in the education field for more than 30 years! Until recently, an adjunct faculty member at Azusa Pacific University since 1992 and LAPU online. Held a staff position for 10 years at APU in the Biology and Chemistry Department as Lab Coordinator/Chemical Hygiene Officer. Worked in a biotech lab purifying monoclonal antibodies and polyclonal antibodies. Even taught a course for the University of Phoenix Online in the graduate school of education. Currently, a licensed Colorado Principal, Secondary Science Teacher, and a certified Colorado Technical Educator (CTE), S.T.E.M., and Project Lead The Way (Principles of Biomedical Science). We homeschooled our three children and can confidently assure others that homeschooling is not only possible but also incredibly rewarding.
Mr. Nathan Pearsall
Amanda Pethtel
Mrs. Pethtel has a passion for Springs Studio, where she first served as a High School Counselor before transitioning to the role of Dean to further the development of college and career academic programs to support students exploring their pathways. Her professional background includes 18 years of experience in K-12th grade education and she has enjoyed serving the past seven of those years at Springs Studio. Her experience includes working with all grade levels of students in a variety of school models, including traditional public schools, charter schools, and currently a blended online school model. She is a strong advocate for school choice to ensure students receive an individualized education that works for their unique needs.
Mrs. Pethtel earned her Master's Degree in School Counseling from Butler University and her Principal Licensure from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She most recently served as the Associate Principal for Springs Studio and is excited about her role as Principal for the 2022-2023 school year. She loves being a part of the Springs Studio family and enjoys providing a rigorous, relevant, and personalized blended online educational model for students. She believes collaboration and positive relationships between students, staff, and parents are vital for student success.