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Kindergarten Teacher
At McGillis since 2011
Contact Stacey Collett: scollett@mcgillisschool.org
Education:
B.S., Human Development and Early Childhood Education, University of Utah
M.S., Elementary Education, University of Phoenix, Salt Lake City
Bio:
Stacey has worked in education for the past 25 years; this is her 13th year teaching kindergarten at McGillis. She loves to learn and be in the presence of young minds and is in awe of their capabilities. Her hobbies outside of teaching are mountain biking, hiking, playing ultimate frisbee, backpacking, nordic, and backcountry skiing. Stacey strives to spend as much time outside as possible. And she LOVES animals! She has two dogs, and two classroom tortoises -- Tatianna (has been with her for 29 years) and Zelda.
I am currently reading:
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
I am learning to:
Patiently train my dog to become a therapy animal.
Favorite McGillis lunch:
Vegetable Curry
Favorite McGillis Tradition:
Tu B' Shevat/TREEkun Olam...I LOVE TREES!!
Which value do you most appreciate?
Wow, of all them!!! To pick one, Tikkun Olam/Repairing the World. As an individual in a the small and larger community, this is our basic "must" to continue to thrive.
What is a powerful moment you experienced at school?
When I was in 4th grade as a severely shy individual, my teacher took me under his wing and used me as his helper when dissecting cows’ eyes. It was the first time I felt more than just a number in a classroom with a large number of students.
The defining moment that led to your career in education:
The first time a child looked at me with awe and gratitude for something they learned.
