Aimee has her Bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies from BYUI with certificates in Child and Family Advocacy and Administrative Assistance. Her career in education began in 2008 as a preschool teacher. She enjoyed learning and finding ways to teach to each unique child. As a teacher she became a program coordinator and helped train new teachers. Aimee transitioned to administration 2011 taking on the roles of Center Director and district trainer. This allowed her to continue learning and teaching. Aimee joined Elizabeth Academy in 2019 as the Office Manager after being drawn to the school’s mission.

She truly loves music and theater and taught dance and tumbling for 14 years. She has a minor in dance and recently rejoined the Theater community performing in community theater in Utah. This love has allowed Aimee to join the Theater department at Elizabeth Academy and co-direct the school’s musicals! Aimee loves spending time with her family which includes her husband and three children. Her absolute favorite place is the coast of the Pacific Northwest and loves camping there.

Paige holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Child Development from Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania, as well as certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Brightwood Career Institute. With over 12 years of experience in the field, she has worked in various educational settings, including as a developmental therapist for TEIS in Pittsburgh, PA.

Her teaching experience encompasses infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K classrooms, allowing her to gain a deep understanding of early childhood development. Most recently, Paige served as the Director of a childcare center in Park City for two years, where she focused on creating a nurturing environment for young learners and supporting their growth.

Paige is passionate about collaborating with families and educators to ensure each child receives the support they need to thrive. She looks forward to contributing to the school community and making a positive impact on the lives of the students!

Paige enjoys spending her time with friends and family. She also enjoys traveling, going to concerts and her favorite place to visit is the beach.

Hayley received her Bachelor’s degree in Dance from The Brigham Young University, Idaho. In 2019 she volunteered for an elementary school in the Dominican Republic, helping young learners master the English language and other subjects. Hayley is an avid lover and supporter of the arts and loves to incorporate it into her teaching. She has been a dance instructor for more than seven years, teaching throughout Utah and Idaho. She plans to further her education by obtaining a Master’s degree in dance one day. Hayley enjoys teaching children and adults of all ages and hopes to continue to educate others for many years to come.

In her spare time she enjoys yoga and photography. She has her 200 hour yoga teacher certification and runs a small photography business.

Diego was born in Bogotá Colombia, and for 5 years now he has been in Salt Lake City, a librarian by profession with more than 12 years of experience in the field, he loves sharing and enjoying an academic environment. He likes learning new things and is excited to be a part of this school. Among his hobbies are: traveling, going to the gym, driving, contact with nature, by the way he loves cats.

Ellie Abbott has a bachelor’s degree in socio-cultural anthropology and an associate’s in nursing. She received her elementary education teaching license while working in China at an international school. However, her most rigorous education comes in the form of raising 5 children. Ellie has taught preschool, 4th and 5th grades. She loves project based learning and creating authentic educational experiences for her students. Ellie is passionate about learning through good books and excellent authors. She is excited to spread the love with students in the library.

Carolina is originally from Santiago, Chile. She and her husband moved to the United States in 2006 because of his work as an electrical engineer. They intended to live in the US for only six months, but his work got extended and they decided to stay.

Carolina is a journalist with an art background. She loves to write and is currently working on her first fictional book. Prior to moving to the US, she taught Spanish in Chile to people from England.

Carolina and her husband have two daughters who both attend Elizabeth Academy.

Taylor received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Florida in 2018 and her Bachelor of Health Science in Rehabilitation Science from Armstrong State University in 2014. She is a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist. Taylor has experience in hospital-based outpatient pediatric physical therapy as well as with private and charter school-based pediatric physical therapy. She has worked with individuals from ages birth to 21 years with various neurological, developmental, and orthopedic diagnoses.

Taylor loves gardening, playing volleyball, and spending time with her husband, Tyler, and her cat and dogs. She loves to see students exceed their own expectations.

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Brenda is a dedicated Infant/Toddler Interventionist with a deep commitment to supporting early developmental growth in young children. This is her fourth year at Elizabeth Academy, following over 20 years of experience as a paraprofessional with the Emery County School District. Additionally, Brenda brings valuable experience as a youth program counselor, further enhancing her expertise in supporting and nurturing young learners.

At Elizabeth Academy, Brenda applies her extensive background in early childhood education and special education to create and implement individualized intervention plans tailored to the unique needs of infants and toddlers. Her approach emphasizes providing supportive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate strategies to help children overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Renowned for her patience, creativity, and thorough understanding of early development, Brenda excels in collaborating with families and other professionals to ensure a cohesive and effective support system. She is dedicated to staying informed about the latest research and best practices in infant and toddler intervention to deliver exceptional care.

Outside of her professional role, Brenda enjoys traveling to new places and spending time on the ranch/farm in Idaho. These experiences enrich her perspective and contribute to her effectiveness in working with children. Her extensive experience and unwavering dedication make her a highly valued advocate for both children and their families.

Prior to joining the Elizabeth Academy team, Majo taught Early Childhood for 8 years at Desert Garden Montessori in Phoenix. She has an AMS Early Childhood Montessori credential through Arizona Montessori Teacher Education Program. Majo recently completed the Foundations of Montessori Inclusion in Elementary training through the Hellbruegge Foundation (Europe), Loyola University, and the Oregon Montessori Association. She is currently continuing her education as she works towards an AMS Montessori Inclusion Endorsement through West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program.

Majo is a Mexico City native and was able to enjoy 15 years of the Arizona sun. She and her husband Mike have three children together and enjoy spending most of their time outdoors. In her free time, you can usually find her skiing, camping, hiking, rafting, and rock climbing. She believes in the philosophy, “it takes a village.”