Tomorrow is not late start because of minimum days!
Some of our first-day happenings!
"I’m Mackenzie Wells and I am so excited to be teaching at Golden Spike this year. My husband and I moved to Tremonton a year ago and we have 3 little boys that keep us busy. This will be my first year working for Box Elder School District. I taught in the Salt Lake Area for 4 years. I love teaching Special Education and I love seeing the progress all students can make."
We are lucky to have Mackenzie Wells as one of our functional skills teachers!
"I grew up in Tremonton and moved to Brigham in 2006 when I married my husband, Mark. We have three spunky daughters and two sweet dogs. Camping, reading, and being with my family are what make me happiest. I love fifth grade and look forward to my third year as a teacher! "
Lindsay Phenes is one of amazing 5th grade teachers
"Hi! I'm Tawnie Bowcutt, the Math Coach at Golden Spike Elementary. A few of my favorite things are my family, tacos, Yellowstone National Park, and warm Dr. Pepper. AKA Mrs. B...I'm looking forward to helping everyone B-e excited about Math and B-e successful in Math! I B-elieve in You!!"
We are excited to have Tawnie Bowcutt as our math coach!
"I love teaching and am super excited for a new year and a new school! I love to read, take care of my pets, and spend time with my family!"
Klisty Dixon is one of our amazing 2nd grade teachers
"My name is Emily Woolfenden and I am a 2nd grade teacher at Golden Spike Elementary. I am so excited to start the new school year at Golden Spike! I love being an educator, and hiking/camping with my husband."
Emily Woolfenden is one of our great 2nd great teachers!
"I am so excited to be at Golden Spike this year! I graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's in Special Education with an emphasis in Mild/Moderate disabilities. I love all my students and love to help them learn and grow. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time being outside and going on adventures with my husband, playing games, watching movies, reading books, and doing crafts."
Bea (Beatrice) Daley is one of our awesome resource teachers.
See you soon Golden Spike!
"Hi! My name is Wendy Kidd and I have been teaching for 25 years. My favorite thing about teaching is helping kids discover that they can solve difficult problems and learn new things along the way. I love to read, do puzzles, and go sailing with my family at Bear Lake! I’m excited for the new year and new school!"
We are thrilled to have Wendy Kidd as one of our third grade teachers.
"I am a wife and a mother of 3 children. I’ve taught in Box Elder School District for 18 years. I try to be kind and creative in my teaching."
Starla Johnson will be one of our preschool teachers and is amazing!
"Besides loving to work with kids and help them find success; I am an adventurer who loves the outdoors and spending time with my family. My husband Dallin and I are currently remodeling our original 1960's home and loving it. When I grow up, I want to be a mom; but for now 20+ kids a year will suffice."
The kindergarteners are going to love Stephanie Heaton as their teacher.
"I love to learn! I still consider myself a student too! I’m a mother of 5 but consider all students I’ve taught MY kids. I love to smile and be happy."
The 4th-grade team is lucky to have Wendy Mckee
These amazing teachers spent the day learning how to engage students and adapt instruction through flexible seating and technology. Students are going to love learning in this amazing space with innovative teaching and learning strategies. What a great group of educators we have at Golden Spike Elementary!
"I love being with kids, and helping them achieve their goals."
We are so excited to have Colleen Lambright as one of our 3rd grade teachers
"I have been teaching for 19 years, I am excited to start my 20th year at Golden Spike. I love helping kids learn and grow. When I am not at work I can be found reading, skiing, playing with my cats, cooking and spending time with my family."
We are thankful to have Tifani Fisher as an early interventions classroom teacher.
"This is my first full year as a school counselor, but I was at Foothill elementary for the last little bit of the school year. In my spare time, I love playing music, being outdoors, hiking, doing yoga, and being with friends and family. I also am part of an improv comedy performing group called the Antics."
Darci Davis will be one of our school counselors and we are lucky to have her!
Hello! My name is Dianna Serfustini and I am one of the school counselors at Golden Spike Elementary. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah in 2009 and I have spent most of my career helping at-risk children as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I love being a part of children's lives and helping them to reach their fullest potential.
"I have been a Speech Language Pathologist in BESD for 23 years. I enjoy quilting and camping with my family."
Laura Wilkins is our Speech Language Pathologist and is amazing with students!
"I love teaching and learning languages. I want to help my students grow academically, thrive emotionally and blossom in moral development."
Carol Colver will be joining our 3rd grade team as a DLI teacher. Welcome to the team Carol!
