First
Kwincy Barnson | First Grade Teacher
My Email: kwincy.barnson@washk12.orgWhen I’m not teaching you can usually find me reading, playing tennis or pickle ball, watching a movie, traveling to new places, or watching a Jazz game! Go Jazz! If it’s summer you’ll find me either at Lake Powell or wishing that I was there! My favorite book series is Harry Potter, but lately I’ve been super into historical fiction and biographies. I love learning about history and how people have overcome so many challenges that seem impossible. I always tell my students that they are loved and that they are “Good Stuff”. I want them to know that they are capable of so many things, and that if they keep practicing they can do some many more things that may seem difficult at the time.
Kelsee Castro | First Grade Teacher DLI
My Email: kelsee.castro@washk12.orgExciting Information Coming Soon!
Angie Gomez | First Grade Teacher
My Email: angie.gomez@washk12.org- I received an associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Dixie State University and graduated with my Bachelors degrees in Elementary Education from Utah Tech University.
- My favorite subject to teach is literacy because it is important in EVERYTHING we do!
- My favorite part of teaching is when students make progress. I love celebrating the progress students have made because it’s so important to celebrate everyone's accomplishments and hard work.
- When I’m not teaching, you can find me outdoors with my family and friends. We like to go camping, hiking, going to the lake, and enjoying time together.
- One of my favorite books is Island of the Blue Dolphins. I remember when my second grade teacher read that book and I have loved it ever since.
- My favorite quote is, “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela.
Julie Heaton | First Grade Teacher
My Email: julie.heaton@washk12.orgHi Everyone!
- I was 17 years old the first time I stepped into a classroom as a teacher. I loved it so much that it became my lifelong passion.
- I received my BS degree in education from Southern Utah University with a concentration in reading and a minor in early childhood development.
- I have a Master's Degree in Education from Southern Utah University, emphasizing leadership.
- I have graduate-level certification as a behavior analyst from the Florida Institute of Technology.
- I have additional endorsements in Early Childhood Development, English as a Second Language, Educational Technology, and Administration.
- I am LTERS certified and working on an endorsement in Educational Leadership.
- I was born here and raised between here and Payson, Arizona. I have a blended family of 7 boys and one grandson.
- I love reading, watching movies, four-wheeling, and spending time in the mountains.
- Class Motto: "Little By Little, a Little Makes A Lot."
Aline Lourenci | First Grade Teacher DLI
My Email: Aline.Lourenci@washk12.orgHi there! I'm Aline Lourenci, and I've been having a blast teaching first grade in the dual language program at Majestic Fields since 2017. I graduated from Unioeste in Brazil, and I’m passionate about helping little learners grow their voices in both English and Portuguese. My classroom is full of curiosity and lots of language fun—we sing, talk, play, and explore the world through words every day! One of the best parts of my job is watching students light up when they realize they can express themselves in two languages. When I’m not at school, you’ll find me hiking, trying new adventures, or dancing around the kitchen with my family. “With languages, you are at home anywhere.” – Edmund De Waal