Our Faculty and Staff

Lance Robins- Principal

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I write this letter of introduction to you as the Principal of Heritage Elementary School. I am truly honored to be a part of this school community with the best staff, parents, families, and students in the valley. This truly is the place to be! Heritage is a place where strong connections are made between home, school, and our community. I am so very excited to be a part of this school community and look forward to educating the students that attend our school.

Here is a little information about some of my educational background. Desiring to help others, I explored the option of becoming a teacher and enrolled at a local University.  I soon graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Majoring in Microbiology and minoring in Chemistry. While at WSU I also earn a Teaching Certificate with a Biology Composite with an ESL endorsement. I later earned my Masters' degree at Grand Canyon University which I enjoyed immensely. Motivated by my positive teaching experiences I pursued and received an Administrative/Supervisory Certificate at Utah State University. This allowed me to have administrative experiences at Spring Creek Middle School, Mountainside Elementary School, South Cache Middle School, and now Heritage Elementary School.

However, it may be more important for you to know that I am the parent of five children and married to a wonderful woman that is also a teacher. My wife and I have children that range from 14 years to 27 years in age and we have come to understand the challenges and rewards of being a parent. I ensure you all that I want what’s best for “our” children and I will work with parents, staff, and community to ensure our children have the best educational experience Cache has to offer.

I also want to build strong relationships with students, teachers, parents, and other educational stakeholders at Heritage Elementary School. You’ll find me in the hallways, classrooms, outside at recess, and various other special activities working with our students. My passion has been and always will be educating students. With that in mind, you can expect that I will work diligently with our teachers and staff to make sure our students are engaged, challenged, and cared for at Heritage. I have an open door policy and welcome your visit. I look forward to working with your student(s) and getting to know them in this upcoming school year. Thank you all for your support, kindness, and care you have shown.

My Favorites:

Color: Blue
Flower: Daisy
Treat/Snack: Granola, Oatmeal Cookies
Drink: Water
Ice Cream: Licorice 
Books: Any book that is positive

Brian Heinsohn- Student Support Leader

My name is Brian Heinsohn. For the past 16 years, I have been deeply passionate about the field of education, dedicating myself to supporting student learning and instructional growth in various ways. Over the years, I’ve served in a variety of roles—from classroom teacher to Math Facilitator to RTI Facilitator—and now I’m honored to support both instruction and operations across our school. I work closely with teachers, paraeducators, and administrators to strengthen instruction, coordinate Tier II interventions, and ensure every student has the support they need to succeed.

I hold a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, along with endorsements in Elementary Math and Elementary Mathematics Specialist. These experiences have shaped how I approach instructional leadership, emphasizing data-informed decisions, evidence-based practices, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether I’m supporting teachers, consulting on instructional planning, or helping organize testing schedules, I’m always working to build capacity and foster growth across our school community.

One of my favorite parts of this role is helping teams respond to student data in real time—adjusting reading groups, refining interventions, and ensuring our systems remain adaptive and student-centered.

At the heart of it all, I believe in creating a school culture that’s inclusive, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement. I’m grateful to be part of a team that puts students first and works together to make learning meaningful for everyone.

My Favorites:

Color: Blue
Season: Fall
Flower: Native wildflowers
Treat/Snack: anything with chocolate
Drink: Coffee or water
Restaurant: El Toro
Food: Any
Hobbies: Fly fishing
Book: Anything positive

Angela Sorensen- Administrative Assistant

Hello, my name is Angela Sorensen.  I am so grateful to be working with the amazing staff at Heritage Elementary as the Administrative Secretary. I am a Cache Valley native who loves the mountains and being with her family. I love family vacations that allow us to explore new things. I love everything Carmel and believe it or not, I don't like soda. Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us!

My Favorites:

Color: Earthy colors
Season: Spring
Flower: All of them!
Treat/Snack: Twix, white chocolate macadamia nut cookies
Drink: Vitamin water
Ice Cream: Pralines and cream
Restaurant: Olive Garden
Animal: Horse
Books: Christian fiction

Matt Mallory- School Counselor

My name is Matt Mallory and I have been a School Counselor since 2006. Previous to Heritage, I was the School Counselor for Oakley Elementary and Oakley Jr/Sr High School in Idaho for eleven years. We moved here in 2017, and I love to serve the students of Heritage Elementary. I graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelors Degree in Family and Consumer Science in 2003 and again in 2007 with a Master's Degree in Psychology. My wife Amie and I live in Providence with our four children; Jaxson, Kennlyn, Langston, and Mazin and our dog, Lucky. I love being with my family, reading or listening to a good book, and I enjoy working in my yard.

My Favorites:

Color: Navy Blue
Flower: any kind
Treat/Snack: Hershey's or Symphony bars, brownies
Drink: Calypso Lemonade
Restaurant: La Unica, Tandori Oven
Books: Harry Potter
Quote: "If you never do more than that which you already know, you will never grow."

Mr. Mallory's Minutes website

Wendy Purcell- Office Secretary

I am excited to be working here at Heritage Elementary. I enjoy getting to know the students and I always learn from them. I have worked for Wells Fargo, International Sports Specialists, Inc., and at Wellsville Elementary. I am married to Wayne Purcell who was born in Samoa, and raised in New Zealand; so it is super fun to get to share in his culture. I get to be the Mom to four sons. They range in age from 16 to 36, and are pretty amazing. 

My Favorites:

Color: Blue
Flower: Daisy
Treat/Snack: Heath bar, and anything chocolate
Drink: Diet Pepsi
Ice Cream: Carmel Cashew
Restaurant: Chili's
Hobbies: cook, sew, and play golf with my family

Niki Norris- Health Aide

My name is Niki Norris, I am excited to be working at Heritage Elementary as the Health Aide.  I grew up in Nibley and then I lived in Hyrum for 13 years and now I’m back in Nibley! I am married to Clif Norris and we have two handsome boys and one dog named Pheobe!  I enjoy spending time with my family, hunting and I love dogs and Diet Coke. I am excited to get to know all the students and staff at Heritage Elementary.

My Favorites:

Color: Purple/Aqua
Flower: Lily
Treat/Snack: 100 Grand, Almond Snickers, Crumble Chocolate chip cookies 
Drink: Diet Coke or Diet Dr. Pepper
Ice Cream: Butter Pecan
Restaurant: Olive Garden, Zupa's, Cafe Rio
Books: Four Kingdom's Chronicles

Lonnie Mangum- Head Custodian

My name is Lonnie Mangum, I am the custodian at Heritage Elementary. I enjoy teasing and laughing with children and adults, they make me smile. I have been a custodian for several years working at Mountain Crest, Spring Creek, Greenville, and now Heritage Elementary. My wife is a 1st grade teacher and has been teaching for several years. We have 2 kids, a girl, and a boy. I am a Grandpa, which is one of my most enjoyable jobs and adventures. I enjoy a good joke, spending time with my horses, my dogs, and my family. 

My Favorites:

Color: 
Flower: Rose
Treat/Snack: Snickers
Drink: Sunkist
Ice Cream: Orange Sherbet
Hobbies: Spending time with my horses, dogs, and family
Quote: "Life is tough: It's even tougher when you're not wise" -John Wayne

Hot Shot- Heritage Mascot

I was born in Alaska to a family of dog mushers. I learned how to dog mush from a very young age and we train year round. Our family dates back to dog mushing as far back as 1732! We used to be used for transportation and mail delivery across Alaska and the US Army even used us for search and rescue missions in remote areas. We respond to our trainers with voice commands and we are considered “family” with our humans because we are extremely loyal. I love to eat! And while we are training and racing, we will eat up to 10,000 calories a day! Some of my teammates are different types of dogs such as Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies, and Eskimo dogs. Every year in March, we compete in the famous Iditarod race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska covering over 1,100 miles. We race in a team of 12-16 dogs, and race for about 10 days, stopping only to eat and rest. Because of my racing background, I love to participate in the Heritage Walk-a-Thon and help encourage our Heritage Huskies get to and from school safely. I also like to participate in Husky Habits teaching our students great ways to respect our school. Please take a look at my Safety Tips and Husky Habits links below. I love being a Heritage Husky! 

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Miss Kami- Preschool Teacher

My name is Miss Kami, I have been teaching preschool special education since 2006. I graduated with my B.S. from Utah State University in Severe Special Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood.  In 2016 I finished my Master’s program and received my Education Administration and Leadership Master’s degree. I have been married since 2007 to the love of my life!  We have 2 beautiful children that keep us busy and very happy! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, shopping and decorating my house! I love my job and take pride in my classroom! Please know that each student in my classroom is very important to me! One of my favorite quotes that is posted in my classroom is, “If a child hasn’t learned something, we never assume it’s because he can’t; it’s that we haven’t found a way to teach him yet!” This is my motto each day! I can’t wait to get to know your children and do all I can do to help them achieve success! I am so excited to be working with you at Heritage! 

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Vicki Davis- Kindergarten Teacher

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Stephanie Ramsey- Kindergarten Teacher

I would like to introduce myself, I am Mrs. Stephanie Ramsey. I have been happily married since 2014 to my amazing supportive husband, David, and we have 3 beautiful children, Hayley, David, and Andrew . We love to spend time as a family and do all things fun!   

Just a little about me. I have lived in Logan since 2004. I moved to Logan from Oregon to attend Utah State, where I graduated in 2010 with a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. I was hired in the fall of 2010 and helped open Heritage Elementary when it was first built! I have taught my whole teaching career at Heritage and have loved every minute of it! I love the school, the staff and especially the students! Teaching is truly a passion of mine and I can honestly say I love teaching kindergarten!!!

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Emily Shepley- Kindergarten Teacher

Hello! My name is Emily Shepley. I am so excited to be teaching kindergarten and to be a part of the Heritage Huskies! I am from a small town called Rockland in Idaho. I moved to Cache Valley when I was 8, and it has been home ever since. I recently graduated from Western Governors University with my Bachelor's in Elementary education.

I love to spend time with my daughter, Roxie, who keeps me busy! We love to go on walks, kayaking, read books, dancing, and doing anything crafty!

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Bonnie Bickers- 1st Grade Teacher

 I am very excited to have you in my class! I can’t wait to meet you in the fall. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I love to teach first grade! I have taught first grade for 30 years. I am married and have three children and one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law.  I have two beautiful granddaughters Everly, and Stocktyn, who I love very much.  I love to go hiking and camping. I love to read all kinds of books. We are going to read a lot in our class! I can’t wait to share my favorite books with you. My favorite thing to eat is Snickers. I am very lucky that my favorite candy bar rhymes with my name. Snickers for a Bickers. I love emoji’s and use them often.  

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Abi Heiniger- 1st Grade Teacher

Hello! My name is Abi Heiniger, and I am so excited to be teaching first grade at Heritage Elementary! Becoming a teacher has been my dream since I was little—right alongside dreams of being a cowgirl and a pilot. I feel incredibly grateful to be beginning my teaching career and doing what I have always loved.

I graduated from Utah State University in 2025 and bring five years of experience as a special education aide. Working with students in that role helped me develop a passion for creating a classroom where every child feels supported, encouraged, and excited to learn.

I have lived in Cache Valley my entire life, and I love being part of this community. When I'm not at school, you'll usually find me outdoors. I enjoy fishing, going for walks, and playing soccer and baseball whenever I get the chance. I also love baking and caring for my sourdough starter, working on embroidery projects, and watching classic black-and-white movies.

I believe learning should be engaging, meaningful, and fun. My goal is to help every student grow academically, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning. I cannot wait to get to know my students and families and make this an amazing year together!

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Lindsey Thompson- 1st Grade Teacher

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Erica Thornton- 1st Grade Teacher

I am so excited to be back teaching 1st grade! I grew up in Cache Valley and have lived in Nibley for the past 14 years. I am married and have 2 daughters ages 13 and 10.  Both of my girls play competitive soccer and my husband coaches both teams so right now my life revolves around soccer, soccer and more soccer! I love every minute of it though because that means I get to be outside in the sunshine (well most of the time!)

I have taught 1st grade for 5 years and have also taught reading here at Heritage for the last 5 years. I am so excited to be back in the classroom teaching the best grade in the whole school! Welcome to 1st grade!!

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Cari Dahle- 2nd Grade Teacher

Hi! My name is Cari Dahle.  I grew up in Wellsville and love living in Cache Valley.  I have a wonderful husband and four kids.  I have two boys and two girls (my girls are identical twins) and a dog named Scout.  We are a big sports family.  My husband and I both played sports growing up and we have passed that love of sports on to our kids. I spend a lot of my time following them and watching them doing what they love. If I’m not at a sporting event, I like to read, bake, and play games.  I also love to travel by going on long road trips and seeing new places.

I graduated from Utah State Elementary.   I have spent most of my years as a teacher teaching second grade.  I first started teaching fourth grade in Alpine, Utah.  I then moved back up to Cache Valley and taught first grade at Nibley Elementary.  When Heritage was built, I was able to move over here and be part of opening Heritage teaching first grade.  When DLI started at Heritage I started teaching second grade and have been teaching second grade for a while now!

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Brynn Dutson- 2nd Grade Teacher

I graduated from Utah State University in 2003 in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Social Studies (although my passion is American History).  Since graduation, I have received my ESL endorsement and Math endorsement.  When I graduated, the two grades I had a desire to teach were 2nd and 5th.  I have been blessed to teach both!  I was first hired on with Cache Country School District at Nibley Elementary teaching 2nd grade.  When Heritage Elementary School was built, I was fortunate to move over and be part of starting a new school.  

I have lived in Cache Valley since 1991 and now call it home.  I grew up in Southern California and loved the sunshine but was so happy to move to a place that had all four seasons!  I love the Fall time and snow this valley brings!  My family and I love to be active in all seasons exploring the beautiful valley we live in! I married my husband, Eric, in 2000 and we have two beautiful children that we adopted from Mexico in 2010.  

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Lorin Olsen- 3rd Grade Teacher

Hi! I am Lorin Olsen. I LOVE Heritage Elementary! I love the Aggies and attended Utah State where I got a bachelors in Elementary Education.  My favorite subjects are reading and social studies. I love to organize and love playing and watching Volleyball. My favorite colors are red and yellow, I love pizza and ice cream. I am married to an awesome husband whose family is sheep ranchers, and we love to work on projects together and build things in our woodshop. 

My classroom theme is camping and outdoors. We are going to have such a fun year in 3rd grade! We will work hard so we can play hard. I am so excited!! Make sure you read, read, read over the summer break! 

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Alyssa Putnam- 3rd Grade Teacher

My name is Alyssa Putnam, and this will be my 11th year teaching 3rd grade at Heritage and I love being a Husky and 3rd graders are so much fun. I received my Bachelor's degree in Physical Education at Utah State University and my Master of Elementary Education a few years later while raising my children. I grew up in Centerville, Utah and I met my husband at Utah State. Go Aggies!  We are both lucky enough to be teachers for the Cache County School District. We love the valley, and we love living in beautiful Wellsville, where we enjoy hiking and walks regularly. We were blessed to have two sets of twins! My first set is 14 years old, and they attend Mountain Crest, where my husband teaches, and my younger set of boys are 7, and they are second-graders this year at Heritage. When I’m not busy with the kids, I love spending all my free time reading and doing home projects. I love teaching at Heritage, where there are so many great students and teachers, and I’m always excited to start every new school year. 

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Kim Day- 4th Grade Teacher

Hello! My name is Kim Day. Here are some fun facts about me:

• I grew up in Orem, Utah but also lived briefly in New York and Louisiana before the age of 5 (I was an adorable "Air Force Brat")
• I am the youngest of 5 girls and no boys. My sisters are the best! They affectionately call me "The Nice One".
• I hated exercise as a child, but now I absolutely love to be active, especially outdoors. 
• I attended Ricks College, BYU, and WGU. I have a Bachelor's in Human Development and a Master's in Elementary Education.
• I love to travel! I have been to 32 (and counting) of the 50 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Costa Rica, Belize, Iceland and Ireland.
• I am married to an amazing man, all 6'8" of him! I have two spirited and independent daughters who have also inherited our tall genes.
• I previously worked for 13 years at the Dept. of Workforce Services aiding individuals in receiving public assistance
• I love participating in community theater - Ragtime, Shrek, and Prince of Egypt are some of my favorites!
• Hablo Español! 

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Nicole Erickson- 4th Grade Teacher

Hi Heritage Friends! My name is Nicole Erickson and I teach fourth grade here at Heritage. This is my fifth year at Heritage and I can’t wait for another fantastic, fun-filled year of learning.  I have a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Western Governors University and have been working for Cache County School District for the past ten years in a variety of roles: Teacher, Substitute, Paraeducator, and Parent Volunteer. 

I have been married for 25 years and have three teenage children who keep me pretty busy and entertained! I love to spend time with my family, especially in the mountains and at the beach. We love to hike, mountain bike, swim, and travel. I love anything that has to do with Star Wars. I can’t get enough of Mandolorian and Baby Yoda. I am obsessed with the show Survivor and have watched all the seasons over the last 25 years. I totally think I could Outwit, Outplay, Outlast anyone, and would love to get a chance to play!  A few of my favorite treats include popcorn, trail mix, and cookies.

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Michael Rollins- 4th Grade Teacher

I began my teaching career 30 years ago in 1995. I taught 4th, 5th, and 8th grade for 12 years in California--most of that time I taught 4th and 5th grade. We moved to Cache County in 2007, and I've been teaching 4th grade ever since. In Utah, I first taught at Summit Elementary School for 3 years, and then I moved over to Heritage Elementary when it was built, and have been here ever since. I am happily married to a wonderful wife who is also an educator, and I have 5 children that range in ages from 28 down to 18---3 boys and 2 girls.  In my own family where I grew up, I am the youngest of 3 boys. My favorite thing about teaching is seeing students have that “a-ha” moment when they learn a new concept!

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David Hawkes- 5th Grade Teacher

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Mary Knight- 5th Grade Teacher

I find great joy in working with my students at Heritage and love to watch as they invest in one another, solve problems together, and discover how to be better people. Fifth grade offers a unique opportunity to learn about what makes America special. It is a year of big changes physically, socially, and emotionally, so we practice extending grace and kindness and never give up on each other.

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McCall Marvin- 5th Grade Teacher

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Erin McNeil- 5th Grade Teacher

I grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and attended Idaho State University where I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. My wonderful husband Matthew and I have loved living in Cache Valley since 2003 and Nibley since 2005 with our family of four children. I like to hike, make quilts, read, watch movies with my family, and go on vacation to warm places--I hate to be cold! In education I've worked as a Reading Facilitator, 3rd grade teacher, reading aide, special education aide and my favorite: 5th grade teacher. The 2025-26 school year will be my sixth year working in 5th grade at Heritage Elementary. I LOVE everything I get to teach in 5th grade--and I LOVE my amazing students!!

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Brenda Arnell- Music Specialist/ Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program

I’m so excited to be part of Heritage Elementary! My husband and I have five children, and we love spending time together as a family, especially on horseback. I also enjoy kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, reading, and of course… music!

Brené Brown said, “Creativity is the mechanism that allows learning to seep into our being and become practice.” Music has a unique way of carrying learning from our hands to our hearts and minds. It inspires confidence, builds connection, and helps us feel less alone. I love helping children discover the joy that music can bring.

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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! 

My Favorites:

Color: Green
Season: Spring
Flower: Ranunculus
Treat/Snack: Chocolate-covered Cinnamon Bears, Kit Kats
Drink: Dr. Pepper
Restaurant: Firehouse Pizza
Ice Cream: chocolate peanut butter
Animal: Golden Retreiver
Movie: 50 First Dates
Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Hobbies: Travel, reading, photography

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 remarried a few years ago and moved to Cache Valley. I have 4 grown children, three boys and a girl, and I’m a grandma to two beautiful grand daughters! 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.

My Favorites:

Color: Yellow or Aqua
Flower: Anemone or ranunculus
Treat/Snack: Reeses, Twix
Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper w/ fresh Lime
Restaurant: Olive Garden
Ice Cream: Chocolate & Peanut butter
Hobbies: Yoga, pickleball, skiing, volleyball, softball, yard work, guitar, & hot tubing
Book: The Giver

Shalayne Merrill-Bragg- Computer Specialist/STEM Lab

My name is Shalayne Merrill-Bragg, and I love teaching computers at Heritage Elementary! I am married and have 3 amazing kids: my daughter is a 6th grade teacher in Eagle Mountain, I have 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 10 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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Nichelle Schmidt- Art Specialist

Hello friends!! My name is Nichelle Schmidt, and I am so excited to be teaching art at Heritage! My husband and I have 3 kids, all of whom are here at Heritage! Our favorite thing is simply spending time together, whether that's having a backyard movie night, going to Bear Lake, or reading together.

I've been making art as long as I can remember. I love creating, and can't wait to see what all of you amazing artists will show me! Your art will be amazing, not because it is perfect, not because you don't make mistakes, but because you dare to try!! Art gives us creative problem-solving skills, helps us to see things in different ways, and is the best way to share our hearts and minds with the world. 

I can't wait to see you in class! 

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Color: Yellow
Flower: Tulips
Treat/Snack: Homemade macarons and anything with chocolate and carmel!
Drink: Dr. Pepper or specialty lemonades
Restaurant: Takara Sushi
Book: Pride and Prejudice
Hobbies: Reading, crocheting, baking, crafting, being outdoors with my family (especially at Bear Lake!), and spending quality time with the people I love!

Nichole Singleton- Media Specialist/Librarian

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Color: Yellow
Flower: Peony
Treat/Snack: Chocolate
Drink: Coke Zero
Animal: My puppy Jax
Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends
Hobbies: Reading, Aggie sports, & boating

Bailey Biddulph- Preschool Speech Language Pathologist

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Katie Coleman- Speech Language Pathologist

I have been working at Heritage since it opened in 2010, and I love working here! I work with students from kindergarten through 6th grade. I graduated from USU with my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2009. I maintain my Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). I was born and raised in Southern California. I moved to Logan in 2005 to attend USU, got married in 2008, and now have 2 wonderful sons who also attend Heritage. I can frequently be seen drinking Diet Coke.

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Marcia Cook- Special Education Teacher (4th Grade & 5th Grade)

Aloha! My name is Marcia Cook. I love working with amazing students from Kindergarten to 6th grade.  I received my Bachelors of Science from Utah State University and Masters of Education in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. I actively look for ways to continue my education. I have been teaching in Cache County School District for 25+ years.  

I like the outdoors. I like to hike and garden in the summer and snowshoe in the winter. I learned how to paddleboard in St. Augustine, Florida and loved paddling with the different sea-life animals.  I have traveled throughout the United States, Canada, and Iceland. I love to go on new adventures and meet new people. I absolutely  love working with students and helping them find new and exciting ways to learn. 

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Carol DeFriez- English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher

Hello! I am Carol DeFriez;  this will be my seventh year teaching here at Heritage, and I love it! The staff here is great to work with. I have gotten to know my students and their families, and I love working with them!  Now, a little about me, I have 6 children, 4 daughters, and 2 sons. I also have fifteen beautiful grandchildren. I love to crochet, cook, read, hike, travel, and spend time with my family. My husband and I have lived in Cache Valley for over 30 years. I have taught for 16  years at both the first and fifth grade levels as well as ELL. I chose to do an emphasis in ELL while attending USU, thinking I would transition into it eventually, and I'm so glad it did. It’s great to be part of the Heritage team! 

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Logan Eubanks- Special Education Teacher (2nd Grade & 3rd Grade)

Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Logan Eubanks. Professionally, I have been teaching with Cache County School District since 2003.  I spent the first 7 years at Summit Elementary in Smithfield Utah, and have been lucky enough to teach here at Heritage since It's beginning in 2010 (man time moves fast). I am Aggie, I received both my Bachelors of Science and Masters of Education in Special Education at Utah State University. I have the best job because I get to mix it up with students from Kindergarten to 6th grade. 

On the Personal side of life, I am family man.  I enjoy coaching my kids and have coached many teams in basketball and soccer over the last 18 years at both rec and competitive levels.  I love to mountain bike with my wife and ski & snowboard with my family. I wish I could be outside more hiking and camping.  I am a horrible fly fisherman but a pretty good handyman. I have developed a sweet tooth for chocolate as I have gotten older. My favorites/weaknesses are Reisens, Heath bars, and Phish Food ice cream. Now that I wrote that down I feel guilty and need to go for a run. I have been a runner 22 years and have ran 5 marathons.  

My hope is to keep both my mind and body active. If I could do something more,  it would be travel and see more of the world.  I love to learn about other cultures and eat their foods.

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Dani Harrop- Essential Elements Teacher

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Gina Vincent- Special Education Teacher (Kinder, 1st Grade, & 2nd Grade)

I grew up in Colorado, with 3 brothers, two of which have high special needs. This led me to pursue a career in special education. I graduated with a dual major in Special Education & Elementary Education from USU -- Go Aggies! I met my husband at USU and we decided to stick around Cache Valley. I have two beautiful children, both a girl and a boy.

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Brinlee Wolley- Speech Language Technician

Hi, I'm Brinlee! I graduated with my degree in communicative disorders from Utah State University in 2023 and have been working with speech students in the district since. Outside of school, I love boating, teaching dance part-time, and playing with my puppy. I can't wait to work with the speech students at Heritage another year! 

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