Fifth

I grew up in Southern California and graduated from California State University San Marcos in 2005 with a degree in Human Development.
My favorite subjects are US History and Science.
Prior to moving to Utah, my family took 6 months off of traditional school and work to travel across the U.S. We explored US History, Science, Humanities, and America's beauty hands on and it was amazing for our kids.
In my free time, I enjoy being with my family and friends. We spend most of our spare time at the baseball field, exploring the outdoors, cooking, camping, or traveling.
I love working at MFES and helping my student's minds grow with curiosity and knowledge!

I graduated from BYU-Idaho with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and Allan Hancock College with two associate degrees.
It is not easy for me to pick a favorite subject to teach because I enjoy teaching all of them. If I had to pick one, it would be reading.
My favorite teacher was my first and second grade teacher, Mrs. Smillie (pronounced smiley). She had the perfect last name for a teacher!
My favorite book is Harold and the Purple Crayon. I love reading children's chapter books, but picture books will always have a special place in my heart.
My hobbies are music, legos, all things Disney, exploring national parks around the country, and traveling to new places/cities/states/countries.
My favorite quote is “Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.” -Walt Disney.

I graduated from BYU (Bachelor's Degree) and DSU (Associate Degree).
My favorite subjects to teach are math and social studies.
I love reading picture books and chapter books to my class.
My favorite thing about teaching is getting to know my students and seeing them learn.
My hobbies include reading, dancing, yoga, traveling, and watching movies.
My favorite author is Roald Dahl.
My favorite quote is, "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde

I graduated from UNICA with my degree in Language Arts (Portuguese & English)
Post-graduate in English and literature by University Center Assis Gurgacz Foundation and in Special Needs Education by UNIVALE.
My favorite subject to teach is Language Arts. It’s amazing seeing the kids learning my mother language (Portuguese).
I really loved most of my teachers, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be my kindergarten teacher Mrs. Orte. She was so kind and lovely.
My favorite book is The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, I love the message it shares.
For me, the best part of teaching is when I see my kids learning and enjoying it. Seeing their happy faces after achieving a goal is indescribable.
My hobbies are riding a bike, playing basketball, hiking and watching series.
One of my favorite quotes is: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” by Nelson Mandela.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Dixie State University, where I studied Elementary Education.
Math is my favorite subject to teach, although I love them all.
My favorite thing about teaching is the relationship I am able to build with my students. They make me look forward to coming to school everyday!
My favorite teachers growing up were my 3rd and 5th grade teachers, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Crowshaw.
My favorites:
- Color- Black and white
- Book- Wonder by R. J. Palacio
- Hobbies- Traveling,cooking, gym, yoga, and spending time with family and friends.

I Graduated from DSU
I love teaching reading.
My favorite teacher growing up is a tie between Mr. Howell and Mrs. Pullan.
My favorite book is any of the Harry Potter books. I love JK Rowling.
I love teaching because I like to see the growth that my students can
make. Watching kids overcome things they couldn't do before is very
rewarding.
I love art, if I am being general. Creating things is what I can't get
enough of.
Two things I tell my students, "Mistakes are proof you are trying."
and, "You can do hard things." I always have to remind myself these
things, too. Life is challenging and in order to learn and grow, we
have to struggle a bit.