K5 Teachers

Andrea Kennington

My name is Andrea Kennington. This is my second 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

Hi! This year will be my second year of teaching, and I’m truly excited to work with your Kindergarten students. I love working with children—their curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to learn inspire me every day. I am so grateful to be able to help shape their growing minds to be strong pillars of Heavenly Father's Kingdom. I look forward to building strong connections with both my students and their families throughout this coming year!

Allie Jenkins

Hello! My name is Allie Jenkins 😊This is my first year teaching at Morning Star ⭐️ but I worked as a substitute/Teacher Assistant last year. I have loved my time at Morning Star and I’m excited to have my own class this year!

I have always loved working with young kids. It brings me so much joy getting to know their little personalities, and build a relationship with them! I am excited to meet my class and hope that I can help shape and build the future generation 🥰

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

Elizabeth Hughes

I’m Elizabeth Hughes. This is my second year teaching and I’m so excited to see who I get to have in my class! I love spending time with kids and helping them learn and improve throughout the school year!

Audrey Kingston

Hello! My name is Audrey Kingston, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to teach at Morning Star this year. I am passionate about creating a classroom where children feel loved, supported, and excited to come each day. As we learn and grow together, my goal is to keep Jesus Christ at the center of our classroom and help each child build a strong foundation in every area of life. I look forward to partnering with your family to make this a meaningful and memorable year!

Kaylee Kingston

I absolutely love teaching kindergarten at Morning Star. I try to include Heavenly Father in every lesson we teach, and take advantage of every opportunity I have to teach my students the gospel. I know the importance of loving and caring for each of my students. I make sure the parents are involved with helping their child to be a success.

Nancy Obrien

My name is Nancy O’Brien, and I am so excited to be going into my third year as a kindergarten teacher! Being a teacher has been such a wonderful blessing, watching the students grow and find their talents and abilities that will help build up the Kingdom of God 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!

Audreyanna Stowell

My name is Audreyanna Stowell. I’m so excited to be able to work at morning star this year with our amazing kindergarten students! I graduated high school with my Associates and I’m in the process of getting my Bachelor’s in education from WGU. I’m super excited to work with the students this year and to see all the great things we’ll accomplish!

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!