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Shalayne Merrill-Bragg- Computer Specialist
My name is Shalayne Merrill-Bragg, and I love teaching computers at Heritage Elementary! I am married and have 3 amazing kids: my daughter at BYU, a son at Utah State University, and a son at Ridgeline High School. I went to school at both Utah Valley University and Utah State University, studying Liberal Arts and Speech Communications. In my spare time, I love to do digital design work, work in my flower gardens, and ride my bike. In the summer, I like to do lots of organized bike rides like Little Red, Goldilocks, and the Cache Valley Century. I love to travel with my family and we are huge Disneyland fans. My husband and I even got married on Disneyland’s birthday and then my daughter decided she needed the same birthday too! I have been teaching at Heritage for 8 years and I love teaching technology. I hope to engage our students by learning to code and learn keyboarding skills in fun new ways.
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Austin Brandley- Computer Specialist
Hello Heritage Huskies. My name is Austin Brandley, I'm so excited to be one of the computer specialists here at Heritage. I am married to my awesome husband and we have two kids and a dog named Maverick.I love going camping, hiking, skiing, and spending time in the mountains. I'm so thankful to live in Cache Valley where it is so easy to get outdoors and do fun activities. I love doing art of any kind but have really enjoyed learning how to do digital art. I enjoy reading, gardening and playing card games and board games with my family.I have loved learning how to code and have enjoyed being able to teach it. I'm so impressed at how smart kids are with technology and how quickly they pick up coding. I'm excited to keep teaching here at Heritage and seeing all the awesome things the kids will code!
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Lindsey Johnson- Media Specialist
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I am so excited to be stepping into new shoes as the Heritage Librarian. I have always been a fan of literature and a lover of learning. Now, I can spend my days with amazing students in the biggest classroom of the school! My previous experience includes teaching Kindergarten, Second Grade, and Art. I also worked as an Animal Control Officer visiting schools teaching Humane Education. While being a stay-at-home mom, I found work through volunteering at my kids’ school and favorite non-profits. My husband and I were born and raised in the great state of Texas, but we are happy to call Cache Valley our family’s home. My goal is to make the library a positive place where everyone feels welcome. So, pop in, say hi, and together we can discover your new favorite story.
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Trina Jackson- SEM Specialist
Hello! My name is Trina Jackson! I am originally from Davis County and moved to Cache Valley with my husband 26 years ago to attend college. We fell in love with the valley and decided it was the perfect place for us to raise our family. I have three children and one son-in-law: Josie (Cougar), Carter, and Avri, and I will be a first-time grandma in September! I earned a Bachelor's Degree in English with an emphasis in Literary Studies from Utah State University, and I started out at Heritage as a Reading Aid in 2011. In 2018 I became an SEM Specialist and started teaching SEM at Millville Elementary, Mountainside Elementary, and Canyon Elementary. In 2020, I was invited to come back to Heritage and was so excited to be back at this awesome school! I love my job, and I love my students!
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Kim Perkins- Art Specialist
Hello Heritage Huskies! My name is Kim Perkins and I am thrilled to be here as the Art Specialist! I have been married for almost 20 years and have four incredible kids--three daughters and one son--who keep me busy! We fell in love with Cache Valley as a young married couple who moved up here from Davis County to attend USU, and have never left (and never plan to)! I have always loved being creative. As a child, I was always doodling, drawing, or painting. I also have a passion for teaching young children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, and have taught preschool for many years, where the art projects were always my favorite part of the day! To combine my love for art with my love for education is really a dream come true for me! I hope every student who walks into my Art room feels inspired and empowered to create artwork they are proud of!
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Linda Keller- P.E. Specialist
Hi my name is Linda Keller. I am so excited to be a part of the Heritage Elementary Team! I come from Davis County where I taught PE at the elementary level for 21 years. I have four grown children and just recently married and moved to Cache Valley. I have a background in fitness, sports, and dance. I'm passionate about exposing children to a variety of activities that will instill in them a love for staying active and healthy as they grow into amazing people!
Please remember to wear good gym shoes and appropriate clothing on PE day. Please no: boots, sandals, or flip-flops. You want to move comfortable in P.E class to have the best experience.
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Madison Rollins- Music Specialist
Hi Huskies! My name is Madison Rollins, and I love teaching here at Heritage! Music has always been a big part of my life, and I can often be found singing songs to my dog, cat, or bunny. I am from Salt Lake City, and graduated from Utah State with my bachelor's degree in Human Development, with a minor in music! I am currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching through Westminster College. I can play a variety of instruments, including the piano, guitar, ukulele, mandolin, and accordion. Animals, music, and family are some of my favorite things! A few other things you can find me doing include dirt biking with my energetic husband, wakeboarding on the lake with my family, or petting any animal I can find! Everyone is a musician, and I am excited to see all the talent and creativity every student brings to my classroom!
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