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Patricia Neilson

"Children do not care how much you know until they know how much you care"

Teddy Roosevelt

The Best Parts of My Job

  • Embracing students' infectious energy and boundless zest for life.
  • Nurturing students growth and cultivating a genuine love for learning.
  • Experiencing genuine enthusiasm for classmates' achievements, as if they were their own.
  • Witnessing the sense of pride students discover in themselves after overcoming challenges.

What I Do For Fun

  • I’m in seventh heaven when hanging out with my family!
  •  I love running, hiking, paddle boarding and pickleball. 
  • Music and home projects are a creative outlet for me. 
  • Finally, teaching! It makes my heart happy.

Favorite Books

  • Frindle by Andrew Clements
  • Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
  • Matilda by Roald Dahl
  • The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
  • Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
  • Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
  • Mrs. Neilson's Favorite Books

My Favorites

  • Music
  • Books
  • Crumble
  • Flair Pens 
  • Hi-Chews
  • Body Armor Sports Drinks

Years in Education

This is my 11th year teaching.

Where I Have Taught

  • Horace Mann Elementary | Reading Aide 
  • Lincoln Elementary | 1st
  • Farr West Elementary | 3rd 
  • Orchard Springs Elementary | 2nd and 3rd

My Education

  • Graduate of Northridge High School - Layton, Utah
  • Associates of Arts - Ricks College
  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Weber State University
  • Google Certified
  • LETRS Certified
  • ELA Fellow, Integration Specialist/Mentor, EdTech Coach