Fourth

Victoria Banes | Fourth Grade Teacher

My Email: victoria.banes@washk12.org

Ezequiel Godk | Fourth Grade Teacher DLI

My Email: Ezequiel.Godk@washk12.org

- I graduated from Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa - Language Arts (Portuguese and English).

Post-graduate in Foreign Modern Languages from Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná.

- My favorite subject to teach is Language Arts.

- My favorite teacher was Maristela, my 4th grade teacher.

- I love reading, and one of my favorite books as a kid was "O Menino Maluquinho". My favorite authors are Ernest Hemingway and Neil Gaiman.

- One of the best things about teaching is when you can see that the kids are naturally using what they have learned. It's awesome!

- I love travelling, swimming, going to the movies, playing games and having fun with my family.

- My favorite quote is "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." -Albert Einstein.

Kim Neva | Fourth Grade Teacher

My Email: kim.Neva@washk12.org

I graduated from Dixie State College (Dixie State University).
My favorite subject to teach is Math.
My 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Nyberg was one of my favorites.
My favorite book is The Book Thief.
I love being around kids and helping them learn new things!
My hobbies include doing things with my own children. We ride our bikes, go hiking, swimming, sports, play games, etc.
My favorite quote would be "Always do what you are afraid of doing." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Kori Orton | Fourth Grade Teacher DLI

My Email: kori.orton@washk12.org

I graduated from Southern Utah University (Go T-birds!) with an emphasis in Early Childhood.
I love being outdoors and some of my favorite outdoor activities include: hiking, camping, and fishing. I grew up in Panaca, Nevada.
My favorite teacher was Ms. Jones. I have always looked up to her and hope to be a great and loving teacher like her.
I love to read, and my favorite books are the Hunger Games and Divergent Series. I am very excited to share my love of reading with my students.
My favorite subject to teach is ELA. One thing I love about teaching, is the relationships that I am able to build with my classes.
One quote that I love and plan to share in my classroom with weekly Acts of Kindness is: "Be the change you want to see in the word" - Gandhi. I want each of my students to understand the importance of being kind to others to help make our classroom a safe learning environment.

Kaysie Proa | Fourth Grade Teacher

My Email: kaysie.proa@washk12.org

- I graduated from Utah Tech University in 2022 at the age of 35!
- My favorite subjects to teach are Language Arts and Science.
- I loved all my teachers growing up, but I especially loved Ms. Ringen. She brought out the best in all her students and I really felt like she “saw” me.
- I could never pick a favorite book, because I have so many that I love! Right now I am into fantasy, women’s lit, and psychology books! I believe reading can open our minds and hearts and I enjoy helping students find what they love to read.
- I love swimming and being in the sunshine. My favorite things to do are to hang out with my family and friends and create fun memories and conversations. I also love music and going to concerts and plays.
- One if my favorite quotes is, “Grow with the flow.” It reminds me to keep growing, but also to stop and enjoy everything around me.
- I am so lucky to be a 4th Grade teacher at Majestic Fields Elementary!