Meet the Team

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    Matt Clayton

    Founder & Head of School

    Matt brings 10+ years of school leadership experience. He studied Economics and Music at BYU. His first job out of college was at Goldman Sachs. Then he spent 4+ years helping to grow the Acton Academy network as their COO.

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    Una Yonge

    Chief Operating Officer

    Una spent the last decade at Bain & Company before joining Slope. She earned a BA in Economics & Management at Oxford. She oversees operations at all our campuses ensuring smooth, effective school systems and execution.

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    Lizzy Jensen

    Advisory Board Member

    Lizzy is a former attorney and host of The Lizzy Jensen Show podcast. As a parent of five Slope students, she plays a key role in sharing and extending Slope School’s culture and values with families.

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    Maria Clayton

    Co-Founder

    Maria holds a Master’s in Violin Performance and has 24+ years of teaching experience. She has performed with or recorded for Andrea Bocelli, James Taylor, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Itzhak Perlman, Alfie Boe, and the Transiberian Orchestra, among others. She has performed regularly with the Utah Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Hawaii Opera Theater, Austin, Symphony, and Ballet West. Teaching has brought her across the ocean to BYU Hawaii as Adjunct Professor of Violin and Chamber Music.

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    Sarah Coles

    Provo Campus Director & Discovery Lead Guide

    Sarah has eight years of experience as an educator in Canada, China, and the U.S. She holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's degree in 21st Century Education & Leadership.

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    Emma Murdock

    Alpine Campus Director & Spark Lead Guide

    Emma graduated from BYU in 2021 with a degree in  Neuroscience. She has 5+ years of Pre-K–6 experience and began her career as an elementary school STEM coordinator. She holds a PMI Montessori diploma. 

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    Kim Crow

    Millcreek Campus Director & Curiosity Lead Guide

    Kim has 12 years experience as a Socratic Guide and Montessori expert across multiple age groups with a background in nursing and ballet.

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    Shannon Hoover

    Millcreek Campus Director & Spark Lead Guide

    Shannon has 22 years of K–3 teaching experience in Utah and Colorado. She joined Slope School this past year and holds a BA and Master’s in Education.