The first day of school is always exciting for me as I welcome my new students into the fourth grade.  Fourth grade is an exciting year of adventure in learning.  Education will be enriched with field trips and projects.  It is my educational passion that each child discover, "My Best Effort" and to grow closer to Jesus as their best, forever friend. I have 32 years of elementary teaching experience.  I hold a Master's Degree in Elementary Curriculum. I am married to Ken Utt and we have two daughters and 3 grandchildren.  My pleasures outside of school are family time, reading, knitting, golf, and travel.