Mindy Graham
3rd Grade Teacher
Spanish Language Arts and Math
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¡Hola! Me llamo Maestra Graham, and I have been teaching 3rd grade at Penn since 2008. I was also lucky to attend Penn as a child, so I’ve had many years to enjoy this wonderful school! I taught one year in English and then I started teaching in the Spanish Immersion Program. I love teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies in Spanish. Learning new skills can be tricky but learning them in a second language is an even bigger challenge. It is such a joy to watch my students grow in their skills and confidence as each year progresses. I am passionate about the arts and enjoy incorporating them into my classroom. In my free time, I love to read, attend the theater, travel, swim, and go on adventures with my family and friends. I’m grateful to work in such a great school and wonderful community!
Samantha Hedman
3rd Grade Teacher
English Language Arts
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Hello! My name is Samantha Hedman. I graduated from Utah State University and have been teaching since 2018. I have a Language Art Emphasis and endorsements in ESL and LETRS. I have been at William Penn Elementary School since 2019.
In my free time, I love swimming, trying new restaurants, cooking and baking, going to the movies, traveling, and spending time with my family. I am a huge fan of Disney and Harry Potter. I have two dogs named Nana and Tinkerbell. My son was born in 2023 and is the best part of my life! I recently traveled to Guam and Japan. I also love scuba diving and have completed 16 dives around the world.
I love teaching, especially language arts, and I hope students leave my classroom with a lifelong love of reading.
Nancy Sessions
3rd Grade Teacher
English Language Arts
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Hello everyone, I am Nancy Sessions. I just completed my 21st year of teaching, time flies when you’re having fun! I am looking forward to teaching third grade for the 2026-2027 school year. I joined the William Penn family three years ago. The prior four years I taught at Spring Lane Elementary. I have taught in Salt Lake and Wasatch districts as well. I have taught each year between second and sixth grades. Each grade offers unique experiences to learn and improve my practice as an educator. Teaching is a lot like yoga. I strive to learn new skills but still have room for improvement. I look forward to meeting in person. Enjoy your summer vacation!
