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K5 Teachers
Andrea Kennington
My name is Andrea Kennington. This is my first year as a Morning Star teacher, and I can’t wait! I absolutely love kids; I have four children of my own. One of my main goals as a teacher is to help my students to be a success not only academically, but also spiritually. My classroom will be a fun and safe place where my students can learn and be themselves.
Angela Parker
I am very passionate about helping our children to learn and grow and to become the pillars that they are meant to be. I am super excited to work with Kindergarten students in my first year here at Morning Star! I am looking forward to working with each of the parents and students in my class this year!
Ashley Johnson
Working with children has been one of the greatest blessings I've ever experienced. I wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I have two children of my own and I'm so excited to be working as a teacher to such amazing students
Ashtyn Peterson
I've had the wonderful opportunity to be a member of the Morning Star team for 8 years. Throughout this journey, I have had the privilege of working closely with my mother as a teacher's assistant. I have also taken on the fulfilling responsibility of teaching advanced K5 students for the past three years. I firmly believe that children thrive when they are fully engaged and enjoying themselves. Therefore, I try to have an exciting classroom environment where the students always have something to look forward to. However, I never lose sight of the importance of each child mastering all concepts. The perfect balance between fun and education is very important to me. I believe that children need structure and clear guidelines in order to be a success. I am committed to helping my students learn, grow, and become everything heavenly father intended for them to be. I love my job and look forward to teaching again this year!
Elisabeth Jenkins
Elisabeth Jenkins
Elizabeth Hughes
My name is Elizabeth Hughes and I love working with kids and making a difference in their lives. I'm really excited for this opportunity to teach and do what I can continue my student's education. I've already earned my general and business associates and am working towards getting a degree in elementary and SPED education.
Katie Kingston
My name is Katie Kingston and I am 17 years old. I have a very strong passion for teaching the children in the Kingdom of God about the gospel and building up the Lord's Kingdom here on earth! I have been teaching at Morning Star for 1 year so far, and I love it more than anything!! I am looking forward to teaching for another year and having the privilege to teach some more of the most amazing students on earth!
Kaylee Kingston
My name is Kaylee Kingston, I love working with kids and watching them learn. I want my students to feel loved, and know how important their education is. I want to help them gain a desire for learning and will center the children's lives around our Heavenly Father
Nancy Obrien
My name is Nancy O’Brien, and I am so excited to be going into my second year as a kindergarten teacher! Being a teacher has been such an amazing experience, watching the students grow and find their talents and abilities is one of my favorite things about teaching. I graduated with an Associate’s Degree in General Studies and have completed courses like Teaching as a Profession, EDU 1010, and EDU 2010. I plan to continue my education and earn a Bachelor’s in Teaching in the near future. I am so excited to teach again this year and cannot wait for the amazing year ahead!
Sarah Richards
This will be my 4th year teaching at Morning Star and I have loved that each year gets better and better! My goal as a teacher is to not only teach my students academically and help them learn, but to also instill the principles and teachings of our Heavenly Father into my students' hearts. I watch for different ways I'm able to tie my students' hearts to their parents. I try my best to make learning fun and enjoyable. One of my strengths is communication with my students' parents. I like keeping all of my parents involved in everything, whether big or small, and love including them in any activities possible. I love seeing the progress that my students make and do my best to help them become a success!
Annalyce Kendrick
My name is Annalyce Kendrick. I am an enthusiastic learner and teacher. I have a great love for music and I love playing my violyn along with my husband on his piano. I love being around nature and I often go on walks through the forrest near my home. I love all of the opportunities I've had to teach the young students. I will teach my students to build their character as well as academics. I look forward to teaching at Morning Star this year!