Mrs. Christiane Bock
Third Grade Teacher
This is my sixth year at Elk Run Elementary School. I love teaching at Elk Run, our students are amazing. I graduated from the University of Utah with my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and ESL endorsement. I went on to graduate from Grand Canyon University with my Master’s Degree in Reading Curriculum with an emphasis in Elementary Education. My goal is to be able to establish a love of learning in each child’s outlook. When students have a voice in what they are learning they are more motivated to work hard and achieve the skills necessary to reach their goals. By learning these skills at a young age they will be able to go further in their own education with this ability as a cornerstone.
Mr. Brandon Christensen
Third Grade Teacher
Mr. Christensen (Mr. C) loves the field of teaching. After spending several years in the world of Healthcare, Marketing & Public Relations, Mr. C decided to go back to school and pursue a more exciting career for himself. Mr. C always wanted to be a teacher growing up, and came to the conclusion that teaching felt like the right fit for him. Mr. C received his Masters of Arts in Teaching from Westminster College in December of 2009. He began his career at Philo T. Farnsworth Elementary, then taught at Robert Frost, and is now very excited to be a member of the Elk Run family. Mr. C has always taught third grade and thinks they are the most exciting group in terms of curriculum and age. Mr. C is from Woods Cross, Utah and comes from a family of six. He has three brothers, no sisters, and lots of nieces and nephews. Mr. C also has an English Cocker Spaniel named Serena who dominates his household, and a Scottish Terrier named Halston who tries to dominate Serena. Mr. C enjoys reading, music, art, theater, dancing, going to the movies, and hanging out with friends and family.
Taylor Rowley
3rd Grade Teacher
My Name is Taylor Rowley, I grew up in Sandy Utah, where I graduated from Jordan High School. I went to BYU-Idaho for 3 years, before transferring to the University of Utah where I recently graduated with my Bachelor's of Science in Education. I am so excited to be starting my teaching adventure here at Elk Run and especially in third grade!
While I am not teaching, I love to cook, bake, travel, and cheer on the Utah Jazz at their basketball games. I have a passion for music and have been classically trained in vocal performance. Some of my favorite things are...
Color: Yellow
Music: Andrew Belle, Bon Iver, George Ezra, and many more
Drink: Diet Coke (you will always see me with one)
Place to visit: Lake Powell and DisneyLand
Cook: Enchiladas
Bake: Cupcakes
Ms. Carly Walkenhorst
Third Grade Teacher
My name is Carly Walkenhorst (previously Kallas), I got married at the beginning of the school year. This is my eighth year teaching third grade. I love teaching third grade and wouldn’t want it any other way! I was born in Orem, Utah but was raised in South Jordan. I graduated from Bingham High School. Growing up I was always a rambunctious child so my parents enrolled me into every sport possible and that is how I discovered my love of soccer. I played competitive soccer through my childhood, played high school soccer, and was eventually granted a scholarship to play for Arizona State University.
I enjoy teaching and getting to know my students. At home I love playing soccer, spending time with my husband and family, and LONG walks with my spoiled dog, Boss!
