Mrs. Heidi Baer
Second Grade Teacher
Teaching Endorsements and Degrees:
- Educational Technology
- Library/Media Endorsement
- Gifted & Talented Endorsement
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Frade
- 4th Grade
Ms. Alecia Baldwin
First Grade Teacher
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Teaching Degrees and Endorsements:
- Masters in Learning and Technology
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
I love seeing the joy and excitement that comes from learning!
Mr. Trevor Black
Fifth Grade Teacher
M.S. Degree in Conservation Zoology from Miami (OH) University (In Progress)
B.S. Degree in Anthropology & Archaeology from Utah State University
B.S. Degree in Ancient History from Utah State University
B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Utah Valley University
This is my 2nd year teaching 6th grade at H.R. Driggs Elementary, and I am currently teaching science and history. Before coming to Driggs I spent three years at Utah’s Hogle Zoo in the education and animal care department. One of my great joys in life is teaching students about our natural world, and how was can preserve all of its natural beauty for generations to come.
I believe that every student can succeed, and my job as their teacher is to simply guide and encourage them as they change the world. As a lifelong learner I spend the majority of my time teaching, or being taught. When I am not at school, or the library you can find me at a Utah Jazz game or cheering for my beloved Aggies, or Green Bay Packers football teams. Go Pack Go!
Mrs. Heidi Chytraus
Special Education Teacher
Work Phone: 385-646-1676
Work Email:
Teaching Degrees and Endorsements:
- Special Eudcation
- Special Education K-6
Mrs. Trudi Day
Fifth Grade Teacher
Teaching Endorsements:
- English as a Second Language
- Educational Technology
- 3rd Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
Miss Chelsey Furniss
PE Specialist
Miss Furniss teaches PE at Driggs to all students on Wednesdays and Thursdays. She also teaches PE at Morningside Elementary.
Mr. John Glime
Fifth Grade Teacher
Teaching Endorsements:
- English as a Second Language
- Gifted and Talented
- STEM
- MED
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
Mrs. Janica Gonzales
Third Grade Teacher
Work Phone: 385-646-9740
Work Email:
To join remind text 81010. Class code @7ea8a4
At Driggs since 2009
Education:
B.A. Elementary Education
B.A. Health & Human Performance Teaching Option
M.A. Education
Math Endorsement
Currently seeking Gifted Endorsement
Janica has taught 5th grade for one year and 6th grade for four years at Howard R. Driggs. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Montana State University-Billings where she also played four years of NCAA Division II soccer. Janica earned a second Bachelor’s Degree from the university in the same four years in Health and Human Performance-Teaching Option, and is certified to teach Health and Physical Education 1st-12th grades. In 2010, Janica earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Southern Utah University along with a Math Endorsement. Janica is currently working on her Gifted Endorsement through Utah State University.
Janica believes that education is not only a responsibility, but also a privilege. In some countries, an education for every child is not a guarantee, and is not taken for granted. As Americans, and the Driggs community, it is so vital that we aspire to be life-long learners and that we make the most of our opportunity to learn in whatever capacity. Education is a gateway to happiness!
Jaimie Hooten
Kindergarten Teacher
Work Email:
Ms. Alison Jueschke
Third Grade Teacher
Work Phone: 385-646-9724
Work Email:
Teaching Endorsements and Degrees:
- Gifted and Talented
- English as a Second Language
- Masters of Library in Information Science
- 3rd Grade
Mrs. Sheryl Larson
Visual Art Specialist
Miss Heather Martin
Fourth Grade Teacher
Work Phone: 385-646-9725
Work Email:
Teaching Endorsements:
- Gifted and Talented
- 4th Grade
Ms. Valene Ottosen
Teaching Endorsements and Degrees:
- B.S. Elementary Education, University of Utah
- Minor in Fine Arts, University of Utah
- Gifted Endorsement, Utah State University
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
Mrs. Cynthia Pearson
First Grade Teacher
Work Phone: 385-646-9727
Work Email:
Website: Mrs. Pearson’s First Grade Class
Website: Google Classroom
Teaching Endorsements:
- English as a Second Language
- Gifted and Talented
- Educational Technology
- Reading
- Math
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
Ms. Katie Ricks
Third Grade Teacher
Teaching Endorsements:
- Educational Technology
- 3rd Grade
Mrs. Praveena Rohaj
Second Grade Teacher
Teaching Endorsements:
- English as a Second Language
- 2nd Grade
- 4th Grade
Mrs. Tiffany Simons
School Technology Specialist (STS)
Teaching Endorsements:
- Educational Technology
- English Language Learners
- Gifted Learners
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
Ms. Cherrie Thompson
Fourth Grade Teacher
Work Phone: 385-646-0853
Work Email:
Ms. Lacie Titmus
Reading Specialist
Work Phone: 385-646-1190
Work Email:
Teaching Degrees and Endorsements:
- Masters of Education Leadership
- Kindergarten
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 6th Grade
Mrs. Connie Yeamans
Fourth Grade Teacher
Teaching Endorsements and Degrees:
- Gifted and Talented
- STEM
- Adult Education
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
Mrs. Lisa Zekas
Second Grade Teacher
Education-
Bachelor of Science & Elementary Education Certification from Westminster College 15+ years of experience in education I first knew I wanted to be an educator in Kindergarten when my teacher pulled out her guitar and taught us through songs. In fifth grade, my teacher encouraged us to explore the outdoors at Mill Hollow Nature Center. In Junior High and High School my teachers allowed me to explore my strengths and find my interests. Westminster College taught me how to implement inquiry based learning. These influential mentors helped form my philosophy for parenting and teaching. I believe it is important to present opportunities for students and let them guide their learning through questioning. I believe “If you treat people as they ought to be, you will help them become what they are capable of being.”