K-5 Faculty

jhandyside@northstarcharter.org

Julie was born in Laramie, Wyoming and grew up in Eastern Oregon.  She earned her teaching degree at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon. She also earned her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 2012.  She has lived in Idaho for the past 25 years.

She has two children.  Son Nathan lives in Nampa and is a crew manager and daughter Kellie graduated with a BS in psychology and has since earned her master’s degree in non-profit management.  She currently lives in St. Louis.  Julie loves being a parent and taking pleasure in sharing their challenges and triumphs. She also loves teaching; it is right up there with parenting. ☺

Art is one of her passions.  She enjoys oil painting, charcoal and pastel drawing, as well as ceramics.  During middle school, high school, and college she took as many art classes as she could along with private lessons.  She has a minor in art and enjoys teaching and encouraging her students to love and appreciate the many elements of art. In kindergarten we are able to explore a huge variety of mediums.

Other things she enjoys include reading, quilting, camping, fishing, white water rafting and horseback riding.  She loves to hike in the mountains or just sit by a lake.  “Anything outdoors and I’m game.”

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khaney@northstarcharter.org

Kim Haney brings 19 years of educational experience to the North Star Community, where she will begin her fourth year of teaching. A graduate of California State University, Northridge, Kim previously spent 9 years at Rolling Hills Charter School as a Reading Specialist, Middle and Elementary Teacher and an ELA Coach.

Outside of her passion for education, Kim enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband Eric of 25 years, their two sons Evan, a freshman at BSU and Jack Ryan, a sophomore at Bishop Kelly High School. They love to camp and explore the Idaho mountains in their UTV on the weekends.

Kim’s favorite things about teaching are the growth the students achieve throughout the year and their funny stories they share. She loves to teach reading and is very passionate about learning the newest and greatest methods of teaching it! Kim is very excited to become part of the North Star community and looks forward to meeting all of the wonderful students and families.

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ajohnson@northstarcharter.org

Mrs. Meloche grew up in sunny Temecula, California with a big love for both teaching and singing. After spending several years chasing her dream of becoming an opera singer, she realized her heart was truly in the classroom. She followed that passion and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University in 2019—and hasn’t looked back since!

This is Mrs. Meloche’s fourth year at North Star (her favorite school ever!) and her fifth-year teaching Kindergarten, which she lovingly calls the best grade in the whole wide world. She feels so lucky to be part of such a joyful and welcoming school community, and absolutely loves greeting her students each morning with a big smile and lots of energy. Her classroom is full of bright colors, happy music, and a whole lot of love.

Music still plays a big part in Mrs. Meloche’s life, and she loves blending, singing and learning to make the classroom extra fun and memorable. When she’s not teaching, you can usually find her reading a good book, journaling, singing at church, or spending time with her family and friends. She got married during the last school year (yay!), and she and her husband are thrilled to be welcoming their precious baby girl in the summer of 2025!

kroth@northstarcharter.org

Kimberly Roth is a native Idahoan, born and raised in Boise.  She graduated from Capital High School and earned her teaching degree from Boise State University.  She has been married twenty years to her high school sweetheart, Joe.  They have two children, Brynnleigh, sixteen years old and Carson, eleven years old.  As far as the other members of the family…two adorable Goldendoodles named Winston and Millie Mae.

Outside of teaching, Kimberly keeps busy attending extracurricular activities for her children.  Brynnleigh cheers for Owyhee High School and Carson plays football and basketball.  Kimberly also enjoys hiking the foothills, time on the greenbelt, bike riding, jogging, family game nights, time with friends and her church family.

This will be her twentieth-year teaching both Kindergarten and first grade.  Most of her career was teaching in the West Ada School District and this will be her third year at North Star Charter School.  Teaching 5- and 6-year-olds is a calling that comes with great responsibility and joy.   She is excited for another year of fun, growth and building relationships with students, their families, and staff.

sasin@northstarcharter.org

Shalayne Asin was born in Tucson, Arizona. She moved to Boise 22 years ago with her amazing husband, Todd, and loved it. She is the mom to three wonderful children; Adison, Avery, and Tanner.  She is excited to start her sixth year here at North Star teaching the wonderful first graders again.

She graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education focused on K-8, with a Literacy endorsement, a Reading Specialist certificate for both K-8 and 8-12 and a history minor. Before teaching 1st grade she taught 3rd grade, 4th grade and Kindergarten. She is passionate about teaching and the students that she teaches. She strives to encourage their delightful sense of wonder and individuality in and out of the classroom. One of her favorite things each year is to get to watch as the students grow in confidence, grasp new ideas and come to see that learning is an exciting and fun experience. She strives to make her classroom a welcoming, happy environment that inspires students to want to learn.

She enjoys biking, swimming, taking long walks with her family and just about anything out in the sunshine. She likes snowshoeing and sledding with her family. She loves to read, especially in the sunshine.

cloper@northstarcharter.org

Charleen Loper grew up in Southern California and fell in love with her husband who grew up in Nampa, Idaho. They spent five years in California and moved to Idaho to raise their children, who all became Boise State graduates.  Mrs. Loper graduated from Boise State University in 2008 with her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies. Prior to coming to North Star Mrs. Loper taught kindergarten for two years before realizing first grade was her true passion.

Mrs. Loper encourages her students to have a positive outlook and to believe in their ability to conquer any given task. She promotes kindness, respect, and a collaborative classroom atmosphere where children are excited to learn and grow both academically and personally. During her free time, Mrs. Loper enjoys reading, working on creative projects, riding her bike, and especially spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite colors are, of course, blue and orange! Go Broncos!  She looks forward to working together with her students and their  families to create a classroom of caring and kind lifelong learners.

cmassimino@northstarcharter.org

Courtney Massimino is a native Idahoan born in Idaho Falls and completing her education from Boise State University, earning a degree in Elementary Education with an Endorsement in Early Childhood Education.

She has been a 1st grade teacher for over 20 years, 12 of them with North Star Charter, with a passion for teaching students how to read and write.  She strives to ensure the success of all the students in her class and firmly believes that setting goals, both personal and academic, leads to achievement at all levels in the classroom.

Mrs. Massimino is married to a fellow Boise State alumnus, Dan, and has two sons, Vincent (Sophomore at BSU) and Xander (11th Grade Owyhee HS) and loves hanging out with friends, playing video games and cheering on rival NFL teams, making for noisy weekends in her house!  

When she is not working, Mrs. Massimino loves to travel, camp, fish (she’s the best fisherperson in their house!), and spends time with her family. She LOVES being at North Star and is looking forward to another great year of learning!

sdrain@northstarcharter.org

Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, Sheri Drain always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Sheri grew up loving school, while excelling in many sports such as volleyball, swimming, and track throughout her school years. Wanting a small town feeling she decided to attend Northern Arizona University where she went on to earn her Bachelors of Science degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education with an emphasis in Learning Disabilities. She then taught in the Phoenix area for the next 7 years until her family relocated to the Boise area in 2002.

Sheri was then fortunate enough to stay home with her two young children until they were of school age when she then returned to the classroom. Always wanting to continue to educate herself, she then went to earn her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. While Sheri has more than 20 years’ experience in teaching at the elementary level as well as special education and administration, she continues to love most of all working directly with students. She joined the North Star team in 2009 and looks forward to many more years of teaching at what she believes to be the best school in Idaho. It brings her such joy to see students’ excitement as they grow both socially and academically.

rfranks@northstarcharter.org

Rebecca Franks was born in Twin Falls Idaho. Her family moved to New Mexico for five years, and then to Utah where she graduated high school at Logan High. She completed her undergraduate degree at Boise State University in Bilingual/ESL Elementary Education in 2002 and did her student teaching in second grade and sixth grade in Nampa. In 2007, she completed her Master’s degree in Education with a focus in Curriculum and Instruction and Bilingual Education. Rebecca has taught first, third, fourth, and fifth, and loves the challenge each one brings. Rebecca has spent many of her 22 years in the upper grades until moving to North Star and falling in love with second grade!

Rebecca has been married to the love of her life, Bryan, for almost 24 years and they have one daughter Abigail who keeps them very busy! The three of them stay very active together whether it’s fishing for bass on the Snake, or golfing, riding bikes, or ATV’s. When she isn’t busy chauffeuring Abigail to her competitive dance competitions. Rebecca loves to craft, sew, garden, cook, and read!

Rebecca is an incredibly passionate person. She believes that all children are capable of amazing things! She strives to create a cooperative classroom where students are challenged to do their best and be successful learners. She believes in creating independent creative thinkers and doers.

lholt@northstarcharter.org

Lisa Holt has lived in Eagle, Idaho since 1998.  She graduated from BYU Provo with her BA and recently got her masters in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in mathematics.  She has been teaching at North Star since 2011 when she returned to teaching.  She has been in second grade and loves it so much.  She feels blessed and honored to be able to work in a community who loves education and works hard to do what is best for kids.  

She is a mother of four daughters and feels like she hit the jackpot with them.  She is a grandmother and hopes that number will keep growing.  She loves grandma time. She loves tennis, pickleball, paddle boarding, reading a good book and going to movies.  

She is looking forward to another great year at North Star Charter.  She believes each year is a new beginning and there is growth for all kids awaiting them.  She believes in making a good connection with each kid and strives hard for her students to feel safe so they can take risks and rise to their potential.  She tries hard to build a community within her classroom of mutual respect and admiration.  

teardley@northstarcharter.org

Teresa Eardley is from Utah. She attended Brigham Young University where she received a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. After graduating, she taught in Utah, South Carolina, and Tennessee.  She is starting her 25th year of teaching. She has been teaching 3rd at North Star since 2011. She loves helping the 3rd graders learn and grow. 

Teresa is married to Jared and they have one daughter, Savannah, who is married to Michael. They are currently working on their BA’s at BYU-I. She loves spending time with her family- especially her two-year-old granddaughter. 

Teresa loves to read, bake anything chocolate, play games, and work out. Her favorite place to travel to is Disney World. She is looking forward to an amazing year at North Star.

jnewburn@northstarcharter.org

Jessica Newburn grew up in Eagle, Idaho. She went to college at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where she met and married her wonderful husband, Scott. Over the last 18 years they have lived all over the country and welcomed 5 kids into their family. Kayla and Jerrod will be at Rocky Mountain High School. Claire, Ava, and Ella are here at North Star. She loves spending time with her family outdoors, and watching her kids mountain bike, play soccer and basketball, run track, and participate in marching band. 

In 2022 Jessica took a position at North Star as a kindergarten paraprofessional and fell in love with North Star and teaching. She decided to go back to school and earn her Master’s degree in Teaching. She completed her student teaching in Mrs. Drain’s amazing 2nd grade class and is excited to join the awesome 3rd grade team. She strives to create a classroom that is a kind community of learners where students can learn and grow in all areas. She is proud to be a Husky and wants all of her students to know they can do incredible things!

mpeik@northstarcharter.org

Maryann Peik was born and raised in San Diego, California. She completed her degree in Diversified Liberal Arts with an emphasis on English Language Learners from the University of San Diego in 2001. In 2017, the Peik family sought a change in pace and decided to make Eagle, Idaho, their home. After some time, Maryann chose to further her education, earning a Master’s Degree in Gifted and Talented Education from Grand Canyon University.

Maryann is an experienced teacher who has worked in various environments, but she feels most comfortable teaching 3rd grade. She finds that third-graders exhibit a natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Maryann is dedicated to creating a welcoming and secure classroom where students feel free to make mistakes and learn from them. She is excited to be returning to North Star Charter for her sixth year.

In her free time, Maryann enjoys attending her daughter’s theatrical performances, tending to her garden at home, and exploring the scenic beauty of Idaho. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, and they have three daughters: Hannah, a college senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Astrophysics at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania; Emma, a high school senior studying theater at Idaho Fine Arts Academy; and Nora, who is currently in the7th grade here at North Star. Go Huskies!

janderson@northstarcharter.org

Born in Southern California, Jensa grew up with 5 siblings enjoying tons of family beach time. She was actively involved in basketball and volleyball growing up and even attempted coaching. She twirled baton, played piano and guitar, and enjoyed the outdoors through surfing and snowboarding.

Mrs. Anderson went to Utah State University where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education and met her husband of 24 years. She taught sixth grade English and Social Studies in Utah before moving back to Southern California. There she taught middle school science for two years then took a leave of absence from teaching to be home with her children full time. Her family settled into Idaho nineteen years ago and love calling this place home! She has three fantastic kids (ages 20, 17, and 14), all of whom attended North Star. She loves watching them grow into smart and kind humans. As a family they enjoy camping, white water rafting, fishing, traveling, and playing with their Griffon dog, Buck. When not with her family, Mrs. Anderson can be found reading, organizing, practicing photography, singing, or playing volleyball.

She has been working at North Star since 2017 and loves teaching 4th grade! Connecting with students and helping them love learning is her life’s passion. It’s going to be a remarkable year of growth!

aferrin@northstarcharter.org

mrodeghiero@northstarcharter.org

Mrs. Rodeghiero was born and raised on a ranch in Eastern Montana. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman, MT and moved to Boise, ID with her husband, Mark, in 1995. Mrs. Rodeghiero completed her Elementary education degree at BSU.

For eight years, she taught second, third and finally fifth grade where she successfully team-taught part time with Casey Hawkins, North Star’s Elementary PE teacher.  During this time, she also earned a master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Idaho. Mrs. Rodeghiero took a break from teaching to stay at home with her son, Gavin, now twenty-one, who graduated from North Star and is attending NNU and playing on the men’s golf team. She also has twins, Ivy and Royce, who are in 12th grade at North Star.  She team taught third grade for five years with Mrs. Leatherman, now one of North Star’s administrators.  She decided to go back full time once all her kids were in school full time.  It was at this time that she decided to embark upon a new adventure in 4th grade where she has been ever since.  She loves being in the classroom!  Her hobbies include spending time with family & friends, camping, scrapbooking and relaxing with a good book.

rapalategui@northstarcharter.org

Robin Apalategui has taught for over 10 years, and she is proud to be a North Star Husky. Mrs. Apalategui is excited to be teaching fifth grade this year! Before coming to North Star, she previously taught 4th grade (8 years), Second Grade (1 year), Sixth Grade (1 year) and Kindergarten (1year).

Mrs. Apalategui attended California State University, Fullerton, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development and Education. Mrs. Apalategui is excited for fifth grade. She loves the 5th grade content and can’t wait to meet her students. She is highly motivated, enthusiastic and a dedicated educator who wants all children to be successful learners.

Mrs. Apalategui has a true passion for working with scholars and she is looking forward to her first year at North Star Charter! When Mrs. Apalategui is not in the classroom, she enjoys being with her

family. She has three children- Ariana, Nico, and Emma. She especially likes watching her children play sports- football, baseball, softball, soccer, cheerleading, and more! Mrs. Apalategui loves to be in the sun, enjoying the outdoors with her friends and family. She also enjoys making homemade ice cream and churros.

nfranks@northstarcharter.org

Natasha Franks was born in Las Vegas, NV and moved to Idaho when she was 6 years old. Natasha attended her school years in Meridian, then moved to Moscow where she attended the University of Idaho. Natasha graduated from U of I with a bachelors in Elementary Education with an endorsement in History. She will be going back to school this fall to get her Masters in Educational Leadership. This will be her third-year teaching 5th grade at North Star! Prior to North Star, Ms. Franks taught 3rd grade in Nampa, and student-taught 5th grade in the Boise School District.

Outside of the classroom, Ms. Franks can be found with her fiancé, Mr. Bovis, or her two beloved golden retrievers, Bentley and Bridger. She enjoys spending time with her family & friends, being outside, and traveling when she can!

Ms. Franks has a passion for teaching, continuously learning, and building connections with students and their families. She looks forward to another year at North Star!

tmichel@northstarcharter.org

Mrs. Tamara Michel grew up in Central California. After graduating high school, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to pursue a career in law enforcement. Mrs. Michel worked in the field of law enforcement for 14 years. She graduated college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Studies from California State University, Long Beach and a teaching credential from California State University, Monterey Bay.

Mrs. Michel is married to her amazing husband, Art, and has two sons, Quinton and Mason. Quinton just graduated from BSU and is working hard in the real world. Mason is a junior at The College of Idaho working toward his degree and playing football. The Michel family’s trio of dogs (two female Boston terriers and a male rescue that strongly resembles Scooby Doo) are a huge part of their lives.

Mrs. Michel made the transition to teaching not long after her sons were born. Although she enjoyed the field of law enforcement, she felt education was a more prolific career to have while raising her children. This school year will be her nineteenth-year teaching and her seventh year at North Star. Mrs. Michel has taught multiple ages ranging from first to seventh grade. She looks forward to an amazing year as a Husky!

spayne@northstarcharter.org

Samantha Payne grew up in Nampa, Idaho. She graduated from Skyview High School in 2018. She started working at North Star in 2020 as an Elementary Paraprofessional. Mrs. Payne worked as a para while she attended college to get her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She graduated from Western Governors University in May of 2024. She came into her teaching career with a great amount of experience in General Education as well as Special Education. Her greatest dream is to inspire and grow the minds of the generations to come.

When Mrs. Payne is not at North Star, she loves spending time with her friends and family but most importantly her husband, Jeff.  She loves spending quality time with her dogs, Rey and Rogue, on her family farm in Middleton. Overall, she is extremely excited and blessed for another year at her favorite school, North Star!

cbenton@northstarcharter.org

Growing up, Carrie was fortunate enough to have lived all over the United States and overseas. After graduating from high school in Idaho, she attended Boise State University. With a degree in psychology and a new husband, she decided to make Boise/Eagle her new home.

Carrie was excited to take on the role as North Star’s librarian in 2004. She loved the close-knit community and high achievement focus found at the school. A move to Tokyo, Japan with her family in 2009 necessitated her departure.

She continued her work in the library at the American School in Japan while she lived in Tokyo. The experience was life-changing and rewarding. After returning to Eagle in 2015, she was grateful to assume the role of North Star librarian once again.

Carrie is married to her wonderful husband Jeff and has a daughter in Austin, Texas and a son in Boise.  At one point in their education endeavors, all members of her family have graduated from Boise State University.  Go Broncos!

cdabb@northstarcharter.org

Cami Dabb was raised in Kennewick, WA. After high school, she attended Brigham Young University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. In 2007, Mrs. Dabb married to her husband, Curtis. They have four children; one daughter who is currently in 10 th grade and three sons. Her sons are in 8th grade, 5th grade, and 4th grade. Her children keep her busy with all their different activities. She loves to watch her kids participate in music and sports. Her family loves to travel and explore outdoors. The family dog, Ginny, adds some fun to the family. Ginny is a three-year-old Vizsla. She is very energetic and loves meeting new people.

Mrs. Dabb has been a computer specialist for three years. She has enjoyed helping kids learn to utilize technology in their education. She is excited to bring her skills and knowledge to North Star Charter School.

chawkins@northstarcharter.org

Mrs. Hawkins grew up in a rural town, Mariposa, CA, just outside of Yosemite National Park. She has always been actively involved in sports and anything that has to do with the outdoors. Her love of children and passion for teaching have been with her since she was a young girl.

After graduating on the Dean’s List with a Bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State and earning a teaching credential from Chapman University, Casey moved to Grandview, ID, in 1995.  She taught 2nd and 3rd  grade at Mountain Home AFB and migrant ed. during the summer months.  In 1997, she moved to Eagle and enjoyed 8 years of summer math tutoring and teaching 5th grade in West Ada.  Every position she has filled with passion and excitement.

When her three boys arrived into this awesome world, it was apparent that she needed to be at home more; however, as much as she loved being home, she also needed to keep her feet in the classroom. While getting her Master’s degree in Administration, she also shared a fifth-grade teaching contract for three years with Mrs. Mariah Rodeghiero, one of North Star’s amazing fourth grade teachers. This was an incredible opportunity that she thought she would enjoy until retirement…until she stepped foot into her first charter school.

Upon viewing what charter schools could offer students, immediately she knew it was part of her next phase of life. She was impressed and excited about working with a group of teachers that were all grounded in the same beliefs. She has spent twenty years successfully teaching 5th grade, 6th grade math and K-5 PE with some of her greatest friends at a charter school; her students’ enthusiasm towards learning and their ISAT scores prove that the method North Star has to offer is exceptional.

Casey has been married for twenty-five years to Dan Hawkins, retired Asst. Fire Chief at Mt. Home AFB. They have three handsome sons (ages 24, 22 1/2 and 21); all three attended and two graduated from North Star. Together they enjoy biking, snow skiing, waterskiing, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, swimming, jet-skiing, motorcycle riding, traveling and spending time with family and friends.  She and Dan are now empty nesters, but life continues to be incredibly busy.

Casey has been teaching for 31 years, with 16 of those years being at NSCS.  This is her 6th year teaching K-5 PE.  She is excited to continue inspiring students to do their best and to try new sports. She’s looking forward to another gr-8 year!!

hhurd@northstarcharter.org

Hailey Hurd was born and raised in Southern California. She attended Temecula Preparatory School and Great Oak High School in Temecula, CA. Growing up, she spent most of her time exploring as many beaches as possible and watching hundreds of coastal sunsets. While she always had a love for music, this passion grew through her involvement in music programs at school and in the community. During her senior year of high school, after touring Boise State University, she knew it was the right place for her to live and pursue her college education.

Ms. Hurd graduated from Boise State University in 2023, earning a degree in K-12 Music Education with a vocal emphasis and Dean’s List – High Honors. At BSU, she was an active member of programs such as Opera Theater, Vocal Jazz, and NAfME (National Association for Music Educators). She spent her initial years as a music teacher in Mammoth Lakes, CA, working as a general and vocal music educator. She is so excited to work with the student musicians of North Star Charter and to contribute to the thriving school community.

Ms. Hurd loves to stay busy and dedicates her available time to performing/singing in the community, offering private voice lessons, arranging music, and organizing opportunities for her students. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her giant Bernese Mountain Dog, Boomer, and her incredible boyfriend, Cody.

kmahaffey@northstarcharter.org

I am thrilled to join Mrs. Holladay as a school counselor for our outstanding K-5 elementary students. I will be collaborating with Mrs. Holladay to promote the social, emotional, and academic success of K-5 students. I am dedicated to creating a safe and positive school environment for all learners and am passionate about nurturing resilience, kindness, and a love of learning in every student.

I am the mother of two amazing teenagers, Hunter and Madalynn, and have been married to my husband, Wayne, for over twenty years. I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been working at North Star since 2018 as a paraprofessional and look forward to serving the students at North Star in a new capacity.

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kowen@northstarcharter.org​

Kendyl Owen was born in Eugene, OR and moved to the Boise area when she was in the 3rd grade. She graduated from Lewis-Clark State College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Shortly after graduating, she returned home to Boise and started working at North Star as a Special Education Paraprofessional. Miss Owen quickly realized her passion was in the education field and returned to school in 2019 to complete her teaching credentials. One quick year later, she graduated from Boise State in 2020 with her Master’s in Teaching Special Education. She came into her teaching role with a great amount of experience with children with disabilities. She has a sister who has Autism and serves as her greatest inspiration in life. Miss Owen has also spent time as a developmental therapist, youth development professional, and a long-time nanny.

When she is not at North Star, she enjoys spending time with her friends & family, working out, reading, or hiking the foothills with her golden retriever, Huntley. Miss Owen loves teaching at North Star, seeing that it is the very place where she found her passion for teaching!

ssaul@northstarcharter.org

Sarah Saul grew up in Puyallup, WA. She attended Northwest Nazarene University where she met her husband, Kevin. After several long-distance moves and finishing her degree at California State University, Bakersfield, they settled back in Idaho in 2003.  They were later joined by daughters Graci, Natalie and Charlotte. Graci will be a sophomore at The College of Idaho, Natalie will begin her freshman year at Utah State University, and Charlotte will be a sophomore at Eagle High School.  Sarah enjoys watching her girls play lacrosse and soccer, camping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

After eight years of teaching kindergarten, she is excited to transition to Elementary Science this fall. She strives to create a classroom community that feels safe and welcoming and hopes to encourage a love of scientific inquiry to her students. She loves being a part of the North Star community and is looking forward to another great year!