Kindergarten Teachers and Assistants

Natalie Enevoldsen, Kindergarten Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 7

Education:B.A., Elementary Education & Early Childhood Endorsement, University of Wyoming.

Natalie has a love for the outdoors and enjoys hiking, camping , skiing and running. In addition to being active, Natalie cherishes the time she spends with her family.

Natalie feels that everyday she gets to go on an exciting adventure with her students. She thinks it is  amazing what they can learn and what they teach her!

Working together, we can accomplish so much.

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Nichole Milliron, Kindergarten Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 6

Education: M.A. in Teaching, University of Pittsburg. 

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Courtney Pagel, Kindergarten Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 5

Education:
Teacher Certificate, University of Denver
B.A., Business, University of Denver

Courtney is passionate about spending time outdoors, with her family and reading. She  is currently pursuing her M.Ed. at the University of Utah.

Courtney loves teaching because she enjoys guiding students to become life long learners.

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KC Hutton, Kindergarten Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: First year in the classroom

Education: B.A., English, International Studies, University of Utah. After School coordinator experience.

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Kipp Kelley, Kindergarten Assistant

Number of Years at McGillis: 4

Education: B.A, Political Science, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.  

Kipp has been instrumental in starting up several local restaurants. When she's not cooking, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children and loves to camp, hike, take photos, and scrapbook.

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Susan Morgan, Kindergarten Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 12

Education:
CNA, Aurora College

Susan enjoys hiking, quilting and reading when she's not spending time with her 6 children and 7 grandchildren.

She believes that making a difference in a child who is struggling is the most rewarding part of her job.

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1st Grade Teachers and Assistants

Laura Bradford, 1st Grade Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 5

Education:
B.S., Environmental Biology, University of Dayton
M.S., Elementary Education/Science and Environmental Education, Antioch University

Laura loves doing anything outdoors. 

Laura believes that the most important thing is that students should have fun learning and they should want to come to school.

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Adrienne Lowe, 1st Grade Teacher

Number of Years as Professional Educator: 2

Education:
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Utah

Adrienne enjoys being outside, riding horses and running. 

Adrienne believes that children learn through doing and that learning is a life long process.

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Phyllis Hunt, 1st Grade Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 23

Education:
B.S., Education, Texas Women's University
M.Ed, Texas Women's University

Phyllis enjoys fly fishing with her husband and son; cooking, gardening, and being with friends.

Phyllis believes teachers should use as many of the senses as possible in teaching.

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Janette Massman, 1st Grade Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 37

Education:
B.S., Elementary Teaching, Jordanhill College of Education, Glasgow, Scotland

Janette is proud to have worked in a special education pre-school before arriving at McGillis. She enjoys reading, cooking, crafts, theatre and hiking with her husband and 2 daughters.

Janette believes children should learn in a happy and safe environment.

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Lou Ann Stevens, 1st Grade Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 36

Education:
B.S., Education, University of Utah
M.Ed, Utah State University

Lou Ann is married with one daughter. She enjoys scuba diving, snorkeling, traveling, good books, and good friends. 

Lou Ann thinks The McGillis School philosophy echoes what she believes; the hands on and individual attention in teaching children to learn.

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2nd Grade Teachers and Assistants

Cassi Lanie, 2nd Grade Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 7

Education:
B.A., Therapeutic Recreation, University of Utah
Elementary Education Certification, University of Utah

Cassi enjoys camping, hiking, traveling on dirt roads, and spending time outdoors any chance she gets.  Cassi truly enjoys her work.

Cassi loves being surrounded by curious, exuberant, loving, imaginative and adventurous second graders.  Cassi believes that children hold the key to all things wonderful and she feels fortunate to be a part of their daily lives.

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Liza Baker, 2nd Grade Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 9

Education:
M.Ed. Oglethorpe University
B.A., Art and Sociology, Hiram College

Liza enjoys spending time with her family and anything that involves sports or exercise! 

Liza believes the hands on experience is meaningful in educating  young children.

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Julie Jorling, 2nd Grade Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 3

Education:
B.S., Environmental Studies and Geology, St. Lawrence University

Julie loves being outside! Hiking, biking, skiing & camping are a few.

Julie believes in creating an atmosphere that makes learning fun, exciting and respectful!

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3rd Grade Teachers and Assistants

Emily Bauman, 3rd Grade Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 12

Education: M.S. in Education, Bank Street College. Nine years of teaching, three years of directing an Early Childhood Center program,  and founder of Write On! Workshops.

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Suky Stewart, 3rd Grade Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 10

Education: B.A., English/Art, St Lawrence University.

Suky returns to The McGillis School after a year leave.

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Shelley Lortsher, 3rd Grade Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 13

When Shelley is not teaching, she enjoys the arts, gardening, and her family.

Shelley's aspirations  are to make a difference in children's lives and, "...to learn all that I can to better myself and the people I work with."

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Susan Sekeret, 3rd Grade Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 4

Education:
B.A., English Literature, S.U.N.Y. at Plattsburg and Buffalo.

Susan enjoys reading, gymnastics and women's college sports.  

Susan is passionate about teaching and believes learning is a life long process and teaching is a great way to learn.

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4th Grade Teachers and Assistants

Charlotte Larsen, 4th Grade Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 3

Education: J.D., Brigham Young University; BS, Education, University of Utah. 

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Jan Lundquist, 4th Grade Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 24

Education:
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Minnesota

Jan enjoys reading, knitting, gardening and spending time with her husband and 3 children.

Jan believes education is the process most people call life.

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Amanda Baker, 4th Grade Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 3

Education: B.A., Psychology, Brigham Young University, Idaho. 

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Jamie Ortwein, 4th Grade Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 8

Education:
B.S., Sociology, Brigham Young University

Jamie shares her enthusiasm for music, movies and Vans with McGillis School students.  Her passion for teaching students invites students to learn about themselves and their capabilities.

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5th Grade Teachers and Assistants

Matthew Blake, 5th Grade Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 4

Education:
B.A., Recreation, Western State College of Colorado
M.Ed., Antioch University

Matthew enjoys outdoor activities, working in his garden and is passionate about teaching. He spent the last two years teaching children in Honduras.

Matthew feels students should be active participants in their educational experience and that education should include some sense of adventure.

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Meg Leonard, 5th Grade Teacher

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 24

Education:
B.S., Elementary Education, Utah State University
M.A., Education, University of Colorado

Meg enjoys traveling, skiing, reading shopping and eating out with friends! 

Meg believes that children are naturally curious, active, and want to learn.  She feels they learn best in an environment that is safe and supports and challenges them.  Meg believes that good teachers are always looking for new ways to teach using a variety of strategies.

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Cassie Dippo, 5th Grade Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 5

Education:
B.S., Sociology, Harvard-Radcliffe

Cassie has worked at a boarding school in upstate NY, where she taught Middle School, as well as horseback riding, skiing, and backpacking! Both of Cassie's sons are graduates of The McGillis School and are currently in college. 

Cassie believes both teaching and learning are creative processes.

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Tracey Conrad-Katz, 5th Grade Assistant

Number of Years as a Professional Educator: 3

Education:
B.S., Journalism, University of Missouri-Columbia
M.S., Advertising, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

Tracey enjoys time spent with her three boys, running, cycling, swimming and skiing. Tracey is also passionate about her volunteer work for Race for the Cure. 

Tracey's philosophy on education is, “in order to learn, students need to feel safe and secure, nurtured and loved. Once this positive environment is established, so much more learning can take place.”

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