“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
My Favorites
- My family
- Playing sports (especially volleyball)
- Being outside in the sunshine
- Milk chocolate
- The mountains
- The ocean
- Tacos
- Salt & vinegar chips
- Flavored lemonade
The Best Parts of My Job
- Helping students become critical and creative thinkers, as well as life-long learners.
- I love helping students understand a difficult concept or learn a new skill.
- Seeing a child's eyes light up after grasping a new piece of knowledge is priceless.
- MATH
- Reading great novels.
- Working with amazing students, parents, and faculty.
Classroom Quotes
by Mrs. Kotter
- Do your best work!
- The harder you work, the luckier you get.
- Think. Do. Be. Positive
- Be kind.
- You CAN do HARD things.
Years in Education
This is my 26th year teaching.
Grades Taught
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
Where I Have Taught
- North Park Elementary
- Uintah Elementary
- Bates Elementary
- Orchard Springs Elementary
My Education
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- (Weber State University)
- Google Certified
Favorite Books
- Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
- Cryptid Hunters by Roland Smith
- The Lighting Thief by Rick Riordian
- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
- Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
- The Witches by Roald Dahl
What I Do For Fun
- Spending time with my family
- Exercise-sports, biking, skiing, hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking,
- Travel
- Coaching Volleyball
- Watching sports-especially when my children are playing
- Reading a great book
- Taking pictures
- Learning new things
- Baking my favorite treats
Pet Peeves
- Excuses- take responsibility and try your best, whatever that is!
- Messes-stay clean and organized.
- Dishonestly-always tell the truth.
- Unkindness-how would you feel if you were treated that way.
- WEEDS-they grow so fast