Meet Our Team
Carli Bulak
ALA Vistancia K-5 Director
Carli is a proud mom of two wonderful boys and enjoys spending quality time with her husband and family. As both a parent and an educator, she understands the trust families place in schools and is deeply committed to supporting students in a safe, caring, and wholesome environment.
Carli brings over 10 years of experience in education to her role at American Leadership Academy – Vistancia. She has served in a variety of capacities, including classroom teaching, academic intervention, and school leadership, working closely with students, staff, and families to foster both academic growth and help children develop into kind, responsible, and capable individuals. She believes that every child can succeed when they feel supported, challenged, and valued.
A strong advocate of ALA’s mission, Carli is dedicated to providing families with the best educational experience possible in a moral and wholesome environment. She especially values the school’s RAISE values—Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence—and models them every day. Carli looks forward to partnering with families and staff to ensure ALA – Vistancia remains a welcoming place where students learn, grow, and become their best selves.
James Western
ALA Vistancia 6-12, Director
Mr. James Western received a BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and his teaching and administration credentials from Cal State San Bernardino where he also received his MA degree in Education Administration. He has been in education for nearly 23 years and has served in many capacities. He was a business/ technology teacher, assistant principal, and also a principal for both middle school and high school in California and most recently as the Assistant Director of Academics for American Leadership Academy West Foothills High School for the last 3 1/2 years.
Mr. Western is a strong advocate for education and believes in the learning process. He strives to embody the RAISE values (Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence) in all he does. He strongly believes that American Leadership Academy is needed in today's world for its strong leadership program and moral and wholesome environment. He is proud to be part of the team (admin, teachers, and staff) that led ALAWFHS to its initial "A" grade as a school. He believes that only by partnering with parents, students, and the community can we "Learn, Lead, and Change the World".
Mr. Western is from southern California and comes from a family of six children. He has been married for 35 years to his wife, Brenda, who is also an educator in Arizona. He has one son and several foster children that he still remains in contact with. In his free time, he loves to play the piano, be with his family, hike, trail ride with his friends, or see a good movie. His favorite quote is, "The past is my experience, the future is my challenge but the present is my responsibility." - Liberian Missionary
Student Services
Students 6th-8th
Kensey Hawley
Academic Advisor Grades 6-8
kensey.hawley@alaschools.org
Students 9th-12th
Kelly V. Davis
Assistant Director of Student Services
Academic Advisor Grades 9-12
kelly.davis@alaschools.org
Now Enrolling for 2026-2027
Preschool through Grade 12 · Public Tuition-Free Charter School