Infant and Toddler Teachers

MS. TEGAN

Tadpole Teacher

Ms. Tegan is from California in the Bay Area. She enjoys playing the flute and has a pet cat. Ms. Tegan believes that incorporating healthy, inclusive mindsets through casual play is the best time to teach children. She adores kids and love to get to know the parents and families.

MS. MCKELL

Tadpole Teacher

Ms. Mckell grew up in Provo, Utah, and is the youngest of three children. She has been

working at Adventure Time since 2015, and

has a passion for working with children. She is currently studying photography at Utah

Valley University.

MS. MADY

Chipmunk Teacher

2 Year Old Teachers

MS. CORA

Puppy Teacher

Ms. Cora has been at Adventure Time for six months. She loves watching little ones grow and develop through music and play Ms. Cora also loves helping kids of all ages enjoy reading and literacy.

MS. BRIDGETTE

Kangaroo Teacher

Ms. Bridgette is from Camarillo, California. She is studying special education, and hopes to work as an occupational therapist. She's worked as a nanny for several years, and loves working with children. Ms. Bridgette hopes to help each of her students develop a passion

for learning.

MS. CAMI

Kangaroo Teacher

Ms. Cami grew up in LA with 3 other siblings. She is currently studying Early Education at Utah Valley University. She was a summer camp director for 3 years and loves kids and helping them thrive. She believes that creating a bond and encouraging excitement for learning is important when teaching.

3 Year Old Teachers

MS. SHANNON

Tiger Teacher

Ms. Shannon was born in Boston but raised in Costa Rica with her family. She is studying Early Childhood Education at UVU. Ms. Shannon loves to travel, watch movies, and try new things. She enjoys connecting with the kids and letting them express themselves.

MS. ASPEN

Bear Teacher

Ms. Aspen is from Boise, Idaho.  She is in her third year at Utah Valley University and is looking forward to getting into the social work program. She enjoys spending time outdoors, such as hiking, camping, and skiing. Ms. Aspen believes that all children are unique and have something special to offer in this world. 

MS. JULISSA

Lion Teacher

Ms. Julissa is from El Salvador. She has her biligual/bicultural preschool teacher certificate, has taught in an elementary school and other preschools before working here at Adventure Time. She believes that children learn best when the children’s multi-cultural and multi-racial needs are met through appropriate play activities.

MS. SEREENA

Lion Teacher

Ms. Sereena is from California but moved to Utah when she was 10 years old. She worked with children with special needs throughout high school. During her spare time, she enjoys swimming and being home with her family.  Ms. Sereena believes that connecting and bonding with children is important when working with children.

Preschool Teachers

MS. JENIFER

Zebra Teacher

Ms. Jenifer is the youngest of two. She is bilingual and is from the Dominican Republic. She is fun, sassy, and goofy, and is a child at heart. She always takes care to form a personal relationship with each one of her students. 

MS. MADDIE

Dolphin Teacher

Ms. Maddie grew up in Arizona! She is currently studying Elementary Education at Brigham Young University. She loves the joy and innocence that is in every child, and recognizes that they are at a critical point in their development. She strives to create a safe environment that is peaceful, caring, and understanding to each child's needs.

MS. GENEVENE

Dolphin Teacher

Ms. Genevene grew up in Louisiana. She's currently studying K-12 Theater Education at Brigham Young University. Ms. Genevene believes that children are our future, and loves being a part of helping shape that future. She believes that it's more important for every child to really learn than just finishing a lesson. Adapting to every child's need is key!

Kindergarten and After School Teachers

MS. KELSEY

Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Kelsey is from North Carolina! She graduated from Brigham Young University in Family Studies and hopes to go to graduate school to become a school psychologist. She believes the most important part of teaching

is helping each child receive a positive

learning experience that makes them

believe in themselves.

MS. AUTUMN

Giraffe Teacher

Ms. Autumn is from California. She is attending Brigham Young University-Idaho, and is studying History of Education with a minor in Art. She loves to draw and play games with her friends. Her teaching philosophy is creating an environment  where students can feel safe and accepted with their classmates and have fun learning new 

skills!

MS. PARIS

Cheetah Teacher

Ms. Paris grew up in east Texas. She loves playing soccer and riding horses. She is currently studying Early Childhood Education, and hopes to be a Kindergarten teacher after graduating college. Ms. Paris loves watching young minds grow and

learn.

MS. JULISSA

Cheetah Teacher

Ms. Julissa is from El Salvador. She has her biligual/bicultural preschool teacher certificate, has taught in an elementary school and other preschools before working here at Adventure Time. She believes that children learn best when the children’s multi-cultural and multi-racial needs are met through appropriate play activities.