Meet Alex Kihn: PE Teacher, Head Basketball Coach, Career Development

Meet Alex Kihn! Alex Kihn is a native of Rogers! He graduated from Heritage High School where he was a two-time varsity letterman in basketball, a three-time letterman in tennis, and an Eagle Scout. He has amassed 7 years of coaching experience at every level of the game. His passion for coaching and teaching started […]
Meet Samara Camyn: Art Teacher

The School for Advanced Studies is proud to have Samara Camyn as our founding art teacher! Her unique blend of artistic skill, passion for teaching, and enthusiastic vision inspires our students to express themselves. Find out how Ms. Camyn broadens students’ worldviews and sparks curiosity. Achieving a lifelong dream of becoming an art teacher […]
Meet John McGowan: History Teacher

John McGowan is one of our amazing history teachers here at the School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas. Mr. McGowan is passionate about making history engaging and thought-provoking for his students. Learn more about what led him to a teaching career, and how he encourages his students to engage in deep discussions every day. An […]
Meet Ryan Trickey: Music and Performing Arts Teacher

Meet Ryan Trickey! A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Ryan is an accomplished Middle and High School Music teacher. He spent two years teaching K-12 Music, Band, and Choir in Kingston, Arkansas before spending the last six years as Band Director at Elkins High School and Elkins Middle School. In those six years, the […]