Our Staff
Meet the Trailhead Girls Academy Team
Dedicated to Your Daughter's Success
Our experienced and compassionate team is committed to providing a supportive, structured environment where girls can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Leadership Team
Monte & Rachael Hawkins
Owners
Monte's professional background began in public education both as a teacher and as an administrator/principal for over 10 years. While Monte enjoyed learning and serving in the public school setting, he and Rachael often dreamed of opening a school together to promote not just academics, but principle-based living as well.
Rachael is a certified Life Coach and has enjoyed spending many years working with youth in various different settings, but has found her niche working with teenagers. It is both Monte's and Rachael's goal and vision to provide girls with the opportunity to succeed academically, emotionally, and physically.
They are so excited to see their dream come to reality as they help each student continue to grow, succeed, and prepare for a successful life in college, the workforce, in their future homes and families, and in life in general.
Brandon Robinson
Executive Director
Brandon Robinson is the Executive Director at Trailhead. He has worked at Quest for four years now and has filled a lot of different roles. He spent all of his professional career working with teenagers.
He spent time as a special education aide, then moved on to being the behavior specialist for the local school district. This gave him an opportunity to work with students, and train staff how to work with all sorts of different students.
Trailhead is home and he has loved getting to work with the students here. Brandon's main focus is on helping all Trailhead students succeed academically. Brandon helps each student connect academically speaking as well as during after school hours.
Key Staff Members
Prairie Warmoth
Student Director
Prairie oversees student life and ensures each girl receives personalized support throughout their journey at Trailhead.
Caitlyn Robinson
Culinary Supervisor / Activities Coordinator
Caitlyn has worked at Trailhead for three years. She makes it a priority to ensure each student has a good, fun experience. Her favorite thing is building relationships with the girls and seeing them progress.
Daren Lauritzen
Admissions Director
Daren has been helping families find out-of-home placement for their loved ones for over 30 years. He is kind, direct, extremely helpful, and compassionate towards each family's situation.
Hallee Hawkins
Support Staff
Currently a student at Southern Utah University studying social work/counseling. Hallee loves working at Trailhead, being around the girls and having the opportunity to help others!
Taleesa Faylor
Health & Wellness Coordinator
Taleesa manages health and wellness services for our students, ensuring their physical well-being.
Tiffany Mickley
Support Staff
Dedicated support staff member helping students with daily activities and personal growth.
Stephanie Ramirez
Support Staff
Part of our dedicated support team working daily with students.
Makayla Marziale
Support Staff
Supporting students in their academic and personal development journey.
Sergio Ramirez
Maintenance Supervisor
Ensures our campus is safe, clean, and well-maintained for all students and staff.
