Welcome to the 1st Grade!
We hope you had a great summer and are excited for a new school year!e
A little bit about Ms. Audra
I am originally from the
Boston area. During my time there I volunteered my services as a graphic
designer, my career at the time, to a children's hospital and a therapeutic
horseback riding company. Through these experiences I realized that I wanted to
go back to school to help children. I received a graduate degree in art therapy
and I then worked as a therapist in Florida and Iowa at psychiatric-medical
residential facilities. I had an opportunity to move to Utah seven years ago
where I found this amazing school helping children on the autism spectrum! I
decided that teaching was my real passion so I earned my teaching
certification. I have loved working at Spectrum Academy and have never looked
back!
I love the outdoors and traveling as well as anything to do with art. I love having class pets and am currently on the lookout for a bearded dragon or another tortoise to replace my old one. In the past we have had a Russian tortoise, toads, frogs and fish. First grade is the "life cycle" grade where I take every opportunity to hatch ladybugs, praying mantis, butterflies and even chickens! The kids love this part of my classroom and I love to see them learn through these amazing experiences.
I love the outdoors and traveling as well as anything to do with art. I love having class pets and am currently on the lookout for a bearded dragon or another tortoise to replace my old one. In the past we have had a Russian tortoise, toads, frogs and fish. First grade is the "life cycle" grade where I take every opportunity to hatch ladybugs, praying mantis, butterflies and even chickens! The kids love this part of my classroom and I love to see them learn through these amazing experiences.
A little bit about Ms. Jessi
I'm a Utah native, but as a child I moved all over the United States, which gave me the opportunity to see all kinds of interesting places. I have
two puppies that are the silliest, most loving dogs I have ever known. They love to go hiking and swimming with me in the summer and in the
winter we build snowmen and race through the snow. I started working at Spectrum Academy just last year and I completely fell in love with
the children! I realized that I really enjoyed teaching and that I wanted to pursue a career in it. This inspired me to switch my college major
from Art to Elementary Education.
I can't wait to help your children grow and achieve amazing things. I am looking forward to a great year!
two puppies that are the silliest, most loving dogs I have ever known. They love to go hiking and swimming with me in the summer and in the
winter we build snowmen and race through the snow. I started working at Spectrum Academy just last year and I completely fell in love with
the children! I realized that I really enjoyed teaching and that I wanted to pursue a career in it. This inspired me to switch my college major
from Art to Elementary Education.
I can't wait to help your children grow and achieve amazing things. I am looking forward to a great year!