Head of School
High School Liaison

Mrs. Lundvall was born and raised in Indiana, but she moved to Wyoming in 2007.  She currently lives on a farm in Powell with her husband and daughter. She has a BS in Public Affairs and a MA in Biblical Counseling. She also serves as a Commissioner for the Wyoming Game & Fish Department and loves being outdoors.

Preschool

Mrs. Werner has lived with her husband in Cody since 1996. She has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, and 20 years of teaching kids’ church. She has three grown sons and two grandchildren. Mrs. Werner enjoys horseback riding, camping, gardening, and watching football.

Intrumental Music • Preschool Aide

Mrs. Young is a mother of three who volunteers to teach Instrumental Music. Mrs. Young has 35 years of piano experience and 27 years of guitar experience. She previously worked under Jay Herrigan and competed in Portland, San Francisco and Spokane in the 1990's (piano & oboe).

Kindergarten

Mrs. Bradford is from Pennsylvania and has lived in Cody since 2014 with her husband and children. She has a BS in Elementary Education and started teaching in 1999. She enjoys reading, walking, and family time.

1st Grade

Miss Nelson has worked in education since 2009, serving children PreK-12th grade. She has a dual degree in Elementary Education and K-12 Special Education. Miss Nelson is a proud parent and grandparent who cherishes time spent reading, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors with her family—especially when horses are involved! At home, she lives with her sweet dog, Navi.

2nd Grade • Physical Education

Mrs.Hoffert lives on a ranch in Clark, WY with her husband and 5 children. She has a BA in Health and Physical Education and a MA in Elementary Education. She has spent 20 years in missions in over 20 countries and has experience in children's ministry, youth ministry and early childhood education. Mrs.Hoffert is honored to be able to share the love of Jesus through teaching!

3rd Grade

Mrs. Yoder moved to Wyoming from Alaska in 2021 with her husband and son. She has a BS in Elementary Education and loves learning, teaching, and seeing the light in a student’s eyes when a concept clicks. Mrs. Yoder enjoys traveling, experiencing new cultures, and being outdoors in nature enjoying the beautiful world God has given us.

4th Grade

Mrs. Emery moved to Cody in 2021, along with her husband and 3 children. She has a BA in Elementary Education from Kansas State University and a MA in Counseling Ministry and Youth & Family Ministry from Denver Seminary. A former elementary school counselor, Mrs. Emery loves kids and is most fulfilled when she is helping others.

Science • History • Geography

Mrs. Urick settled in Cody with her husband and 3 children in 2018. She has a BS in Plant and Soil Science-Biotechnology from Oklahoma State University and a MS in Natural Resources Management from University of Tennessee. She feels fortunate to share her love and understanding of God’s creation through science in a hands-on and approachable way.

Latin • Art

Mrs. Stewart was born in Kansas and raised in both Colorado and Wyoming. She and her husband have four boys who were all born in Nebraska before the family relocated to Cody. She holds BAs in both Spanish and Art and has been teaching at Veritas since 2017.

Bible • Liberal Arts • History • Geography

Mr. Davis was born and raised in California and has a deep love for literature, classical music, and all spicy foods. He holds a BA in Theology and an MA in English Literature. Mr. Davis has been a Veritas teacher since 2017 and feels blessed to be part of the team!

5th-8th Math

Bethany was raised in Colorado but has lived in Wyoming with her husband and twin daughters since 2018. She has a BS in Human Development & Family Studies and enjoys web design, dogs, and craft coffee.

Vocal Music

Mrs. Emery has a wealth of experience with both music and teaching. She previously taught elementary school music in North Dakota and Alaska for 30 years, at both public and private schools. Mrs. Emery also taught one year on an Indian Reservation.

High School Math
Parent Involvement Coordinator

Mrs. Yoder was born and raised in Florida and moved to Cody in 2016 with her husband and oldest son. She has a BE from Vanderbilt University and an M.S. from University of Colorado Denver. She stays busy raising her three children and is looking forward to helping all of the families at Veritas stay involved at the school.

Teacher Support

Mrs. McClellan is a Wyoming native who previously worked in Special Education for 35 years. She has one daughter and two grandchildren. Mrs. McClellan previously volunteered as the Pre-K Assistant at Veritas before transitioning to be the Kindergarten teacher.

Head of Security

Gunny is a highly-trained German Shepherd who generously donates his time for the safety and security of Veritas staff and students. He enjoys greeting families in the morning, inspections, and puppucinos. His birthday is November 13 for those who want to bring him a special treat.

President

Priscilla moved to Wyoming from California in 1994. She has an AAS in Business Management, and she and her husband Chet have four children. Priscilla enjoys traveling and has had the opportunity to visit all 50 states!

Vice President

Dr. Sarah Durney lives outside of Powell, WY. She finds her purpose in being a wife and mother, serving others, and advocating for youth. She enjoys outdoor activities, community events, and family time.

Secretary | Treasurer

Patricia moved to Cody with her three daughters in 2020. She has a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and served 21 years in the US Air Force. She also serves on the Board for Disabled Veteran Charities.

Parent Representative

Brian is a husband, father, and devoted follower of Jesus. He runs a recovery program with his wife and a local business with his best friend from high school.