Student Support Staff
Alex Zamora, Student Support Services Administrator
azamora@idahova.org | (208)-740-9965
BA in Political Economy and Theatre from The College of Idaho; MSW with Clinical Concentration and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Northwest Nazarene University
6 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is working with passionate educations to help students achieve their highest academic potential."
Jessica Lecertua, VHS Counselor, Department Chair
jlecertua@idahova.org | (208)-954-1675
AS in Criminal Justice Administration, BS in Psychology, and MA in Counseling from Boise State University
10 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the supportive and collaborative environment."
Jesse Altsuler, ISID School Counselor
jaltsuler@idahova.org | (208)-277-4652
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Lewis Clark State College; M.Ed in Counseling from University of Idaho
7 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is helping students reach their goals."
Mark Rodel, VHS Counselor
mrodel@idahova.org | (208)-715-1760
BA from Weber State University; MBA from University of Phoenix; MCON & Ed.S in Counseling from Idaho State University
4 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the opportunity to help students maximize their potential and opportunities.”
Bev Beals, Family Compliance Liaison
bbeals@idahova.org | (208)-874-3971
BA in Education from Northwest Nazarene College
12 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is seeing students succeed."
Jennifer Edwards, College & Career Advisor
jeedwards@idahova.org | (208)-861-1924
8 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the students, their families, and our awesome staff!"
Lisa Stein, Family Engagement Coordinator
lstein@idahova.org | (208)-501-6638
FBA in German Studies from Bryn Mawr College
6 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the positive and supportive culture in the school and connecting with our wonderful families."
Loretta Poxleitner, Student Support Coordinator & Middle School Counselor
lpoxleitner@idahova.org | (208)-553-9641
BS in Psychology from The University of Idaho; M.Ed in School Counseling from The University of the Southwest
1 year with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is being able to make a difference in student's lives as they school from home."
Andre Archer, Student Support Advisor
aarcher@idahova.org | (208)-696-9221
BA in Business from The College of Idaho; Projected graduation date of Spring 2020 for MS in School Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University.
First year with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working with IDVA is the super supportive and friendly colleagues along with the opportunity to meet and grow with some amazing families."
Heidi Arrate, Student Support Advisor
harrate@idahova.org | (208)-565-6960
BS in Elementary Education from Franciscan University of Steubenville; M.Ed in Education Administration from Northwestern Nazarene University
1 year with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is learning new ways to communicate with families and students using technology."
Teresea Bannister , Student Support Advisor
tbannister@idahova.org | (208)-615-0098
7 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the opportunities to work with students and see how they grow and succeed here at IDVA."
Jennifer Blais, Student Support Advisor
jblais@idahova.org | (208)-590-9980
BS in Environmental Education from the University of Idaho
1 year with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is building relationships with the IDVA families."
Kristi Korfanta-Harris, Student Support Advisor
kkorfanta-harris@idahova.org | (208)-965-6478
BS in Psychology from Boise State University
6 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is working with our wonderful students, staff, and administration."
Desylnn Mecham, Student Support Advisor
dmecham@idahova.org | (208)-241-2172
Studied at Brigham Young University-Provo, UT
1 year with IDVA
“My favorite thing about working for IDVA is helping families school effectively at home.”
Pam Montgomery, Student Support Advisor
pmontgomery@idahova.org | (208)-550-4679
5 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is working with families."
Adisson Roylance, IDVA Student Support Specialist
aroylance@idahova.org | (208)-591-9054
BS in Psychology from Brigham Young University - Idaho; Enrolled in a dual MS program of Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling at Northwestern Nazarene University
first year with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is assisting students in fulfilling their social, emotional, and educational aspirations."
Trish Thomas, Student Support Advisor
tthomas@idahova.org | (208)-631-5079
BS in Education from University of Oregon
4 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is working with our wonderful families, students, teachers, and staff."
Cassidy White, Student Support Advisor
cwhite@idahova.org | (208)-217-4691
BS in Communications from Arizona State University
4 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is making connections with our IDVA families."