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Academy
About our Teachers

Tayshia Simonson
I studied at Utah Valley University and received an Associate of Science, with a specification in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children for the past ten years. For five of those years, I worked for a childcare center. I provided care for children ages 6 months to 12-years-old. I then worked at a non-profit preschool for two years, where I taught 3 to 5 years of age. For the past three years, I have owned my own preschool, where I have developed my own curriculum based on a Developmental appropriate curriculum. I have always enjoyed working with young children and preschool is what I love most. I enjoy helping children develop and grow.
I have been happily married for seven years and I have three children. Some hobbies that I enjoy is dancing, singing, and reading. Mystery novels are my favorite. However, my favorite children's book author is Eric Carle. I also enjoy a good movie or TV show.

Natalie Lara
I have an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education, which I obtained through Utah Valley University. I have been working with children for the past three years. I really enjoy working with preschool-age children.
I recently have been married and we are a blended family of nine children. I am also a grandparent of three grandchildren. One thing I enjoy doing is cake decorating, which I also do professionally. I also enjoy, gardening, refinishing furniture, and teaching.