Faculty Spotlight / Kelly Bennett

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Mrs. Bennett is a Kindergarten Teacher at Mapleton Elementary.  She enjoys running, gardening, watching her boys play sports, and reading.  Her favorite children's book is "Epossumondas" by Colleen Salley.  She and her husband John have six children.  Her favorite vacation was to Hawaii, and she would love to spend a week at every Hawaiiian island.  She loves working at Mapleton Elementary because her kids attend here and she loves the people that she works with.

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Mike Bennett

Faculty Spotlight / Tyler Caswell

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Mr. Caswell is a night custodian at Mapleton Elementary.  He enjoys basketball, camping, and football. His favorite Children's book is "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Suess.  Along with his Mom and Dad, he has one brother and two sisters.  His favorite vacation was a cruise to Alaska, and he would love to go to Hawaii.  He enjoys working at the school because of nice teachers and being able to do yard work.

Faculty Spotlight / Norma Jean McConnell

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Mrs. Norma Jean McConnell is a night custodian at Mapleton Elementary.  She enjoys family, family history, hiking, and serving others.  Her favorite children's books are "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein and "Love you Forever" by robert Munsch.  She has been married to her wonderful husband for 57 years and they have sixteen children, eight daughters and eight sons.  They also have 42 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  Her favorite vacation is anywhere with her family, especially Disneyland.

Hope Crandall awarded Classified Employee of the Year by Nebo District

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Our very own Hope Crandall, an educational technician here at Mapleton Elementary, was recently honored as Classified Employee of the Year. Hope has worked in various capacities at Mapleton Elementary for 26 years. She works with students that struggle with behavior and academics. She is so kind and works tirelessly to help them succeed. The students love her and feel like they each have a grandma in their school. Hope’s tireless service to students and teachers at Mapleton Elementary is so admirable and amazing.  She looks after all children and loves them unconditionally.

Student of the Week / Hard Worker

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We will be spotlighting a Student of the Week from each classroom. These students receive a certificate and prize from Mrs. Peery with the chance to be drawn out at the end of each month for a special activity with the Principal. The focus for the month of March is being a "Hard Worker".  The students are selected by their teachers as they see their students working hard each day.  Here are the Students of the Week for March 11.

Student of the Week / Hard Worker

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We will be spotlighting a Student of the Week from each classroom. These students receive a certificate and prize from Mrs. Peery with the chance to be drawn out at the end of each month for a special activity with the Principal. The focus for the month of March is being a "Hard Worker".  The students are selected by their teachers as they see their students working hard each day.  Here are the Students of the Week for March 4.

Faculty Spotlight / April Williams

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Mrs. Williams is the Keyboarding Specialist for the 4th and 5th graders at Mapleton Elementary.  She enjoys watching and playing basketball, family history, playing the organ and piano, and reading.  Her favorite children's book is "The King's Equal" by Katherine Patterson.  She is married to Jason and they have four children.  Two daughters and two sons that also attended Mapleton Elementary.  Her favorite vacation was to Switzerland and Germany, and she would love to attend the Summer Olympics, wherever they are!

Faculty Spotlight / Malea Simmons

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Mrs. Simmons is a 5th grade teacher at Mapleton Elementary.  She enjoys sports, gardening, scrapbooking, and reading.  Her favorite children's book is "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio.  She has Son's that love farm animals and showing animals, and Daughter's that like to dance and play the piano.  Her favorite vacation was to Disneyland and the beach, and she would love to go to Hawaii.  She loves working at the school because the kids are fun and amazing.

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Sean Peerson