Education: Early Childhood Education at University of Utah Grades Taught and Where: Kindergarten at Taylor Canyon Elementary in Ogden School District. Kindergarten at North Park Elementary. Why I like working at North Park Elementary: This is my first year at North Park and am so excited to be here. I have heard so many great things. What you do when you are not at School: I love to do crafts, tap dance, work in my yard, and play with my two dogs- Simon and Jack. Favorite Quote: "Never stop believing in hope because miracles happen everyday." Link to Blog or Web...

Education: BSED and MCSC from University of Phoenix Grades Taught and Where: Kindergarten at Bonneville Elementary in Ogden School District for 3 years Kindergarten at North Park Elementary Why I like working at North Park Elementary: I enjoy teaching at North Park because I get to know the students in my own community. While my house is in West Haven- my home will always be Roy. Seeing my son in our hallways, and knowing that my daughter and baby will go here as well, brings joy and pride to my heart. I love being a North Park Tiger, like my mom was, and love that my children...

What is the PACE Report? The Governor's "On PACE 66% by 2020" initiative seeks to increase the state's educational performance to reach the 66 percent benchmark. The vision is that at least two-thirds of Utahns ages 20 to 64 will have earned a postsecondary degree or certificate. The "PACE" acronym represents initiatives to achieve the following by 2020: Prepare young learners Key metrics: 90 percent proficiency in 3rd, 6th and 8th grade reading; 90 percent proficiency in 3rd, 6th and 8th grade math; and 100 percent of high school seniors taking the ACT test. Access for all students Key...