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Ms Denise Aguilar

Media Center Assistant

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Darlene Aguilera

SpEd Self-Contained Para

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Erin Bitner

Principal

Home Phone: 385-646-4824home Work Email: INTERNET
I am so excited to be the principal at Farnsworth Elementary! I love helping children grow academically and socially so they can gain confidence and direction for their future endeavors! In my free time, I like to read, play card games, travel, and do puzzles. I have degrees from Brigham Young University, the University Utah, and Utah Valley University. I taught grades 2-5 for 22 years and loved my time in the classroom! I have 3 children, 1 grandson, and a dog named Kylo (my husband is a Star Wars fan). I greatly look forward to working with you to help your child(ren) succeed!

Margo Bray

Preschool Assistant

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Ms. Casey Burgess

Instructional Coach

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Ms. Inma Burggraaf

Family Engagement Coordinator

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Ms. Tessa Cahoon

First Grade Teacher

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Ms. Kelcie Campos

Literacy Coach

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Ms. Jackie Chavez

Kindergarten

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Taylor Christensen

Head Custodian

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Andrea Clark

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Michelle Clark

Principal’s Secretary

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Ms Karen Congram

Teacher, Kindergarten

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Work Phone: (385) 646-0440work Work Email: INTERNET
 
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Crystal Cowdell

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Sheila Cramer

Preschool Teacher

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Debby Dallon

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Ms Deah Daughters

Teacher, Fifth Grade

Work Phone: (385) 646-1175work Work Email: INTERNET
 
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Grace Davis

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Melissa Degen

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Ms. Maria Duarte

Teacher, Fifth grade

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Aurora Edwards

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Ms. Lisa Escamilla

First Grade Teacher

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Liz Felt

USBE Literacy Coach

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Jennette Fordham

Assistant Principal

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Work Phone: 385-646-4826work Work Email: INTERNET
I am so excited to be the assistant principal at Farnsworth Elementary this year.  This is my 17th year in education.  I taught 4th grade for 13 years, and was a technology coach for three years.  I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Phoenix, a Master's Degree in Education from Utah State University, and  Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah.  I also have endorsements in technology, gifted/talented instruction, and instructional coaching.  I have been married for 37 years, have four adult children, and nine grandchildren.  We love spending time in the mountains hiking, fishing, paddleboarding, bicycling, and skiing.  I love reading a good book and eating chocolate!
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Ms. Bonnie Franchina

Teacher, Third Grade

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Stephanie Gillen

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Rachel Graham

Psychologist

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Lana Gukeisen

Librarian

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Anna Hill

AA Special Education Teacher

Work Phone: 3856464822work Work Email: INTERNET
 

Katelyn Hopkin

SpEd Self-Contained Para

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Susan Howell

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Lizbeth Jarero

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Sarah Jihyun

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Ms. Maddy Kelly

Fourth Grade Teacher

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Kara Kettle

Secretary

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Holly Langston

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June Little

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Ms Mindi Lloyd

Teacher, Second Grade

Work Phone: (385) 646-0937work Work Email: INTERNET
 

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Mary Ann Marchant

Special Education Teacher

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Alison Murphy

Social Worker

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Ms Lorraine Nichols

Teacher, Kindergarten

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Mr. Spencer Orton

Teacher, PE

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Violeta Palomino-Tejeda

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Jennifer Pickett

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Ms. Libby Read

Teacher, Fourth Grade

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Nicole Reed

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Ms. Alexa Sime

Teacher, Third grade

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Karen Southworth

Special Class Teacher

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Ms. Jill Sparks

Speech-Language Pathologist

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Crystal Stoddard

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Azaliegha Sua

Food Service Manager

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Heather Taylor

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Vicky Teague

Behavior Health Aide (BHA)

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Kimberly Thompson

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Ms Joell Wilkins

Technology Coach

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