Teaching Team

Camie Palmer, Kindergarten

I grew up on a ranch in rural northern Utah. I learned quickly that hard work and perseverance were vital for success. This has clearly been the case in my teaching career. I have successfully taught grades K-2 for the past 44 years. Through my experiences, I found teaching five year olds was a passion. Five year olds are delightfully curious and enjoy learning through movement and exploration and a variety of hands-on activities. My philosophy is to educate the total child academically, emotionally, physically, and socially.

I was mentored by two amazing women, Joan Bowden and Alice Chase, that encouraged me to be honest and forthright when collaboratively working in an early childhood environment. After graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Social Studies, I realized that my love for five year olds required an Early Childhood degree. I completed an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Dance. My love for movement has been an important part of daily curriculum in a kindergarten setting. I was the classroom host teacher for Artsbridge (Reading in Motion) program at Utah State University, which led me to become an Artsbridge professional mentor.

I am jumping into the CCID educational family with enthusiasm and experience that will give students the foundation they need to become successful active learners.

Emily Warburton, Kindergarten

Emily is dedicated and enthusiastic with a passion for early childhood education. Emily has valuable experience assisting in kindergarten, second grade, third grade, and special education classrooms. Known for her love of learning and helping others, Emily is deeply committed to fostering a fun, open, and curious environment for children.In addition to her work in education, Emily enjoys a variety of hobbies including thrifting, sewing, knitting, painting, reading, singing, walking her dogs, swimming, kayaking, and exploring new activities. Originally from Florida and Texas, Emily moved to Utah for school and has since fallen in love with the vibrant community of Cache Valley.

Kathleen Whisenhunt - 2nd Grade Homeroom, 1st to 3rd Grade Phonics

Kathleen Whisenhunt

Hi! I'm Kathleen Whisenhunt! I recently graduated from Utah State University in Early Childhood & Elementary Education. I've wanted to be a teacher since I was very young, and I've always enjoyed going to school.
I have a strong passion for education and helping little people learn and grow. I find I learn the most from interacting with little children and I want to instill a love of learning in every child I teach. I strive to provide a high quality educational experience in my classroom. I'm so excited to be teaching at CCID this year!
In my personal life I love spending time with my husband and daughter. I also love to read epic fantasy novels, watch my favorite TV shows and moves, and play the piano.

Avery Stoker - 4th Grade Homeroom, 4th & 5th Grade Math/Phonics

Avery Stoker

Hi! My name is Avery Stoker. I have been a Cache Valley resident since I was seven. I love to explore the Valley's diverse opportunities for hiking, four-wheeling, running, and exploring with my dog! When I’m not outside I’m huddled away in a corner crafting, writing, or drawing. I recently graduated with my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Educational Studies. My pursuit in the field of education grew from the belief that all students need an advocate, especially when they don’t have faith in themselves. That’s why I love fostering a rich learning environment where students become scientists, investigators, and explorers who never stop seeking knowledge. My goal is to ensure students leave the classroom knowing more about the world, and more importantly, more about themselves.

I’m thrilled to be a part of the CCID family!

Paige Simpson - 3rd Grade Homeroom, 1st to 3rd Grade Math

Hi! My name is Paige Simpson and I grew up in Clearfield, Utah but moved to Cache Valley about 3 years ago to attend Utah State University. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in December. I've wanted to be a teacher since I was five years old, so it's been amazing to see my dream become a reality at CCID! My goal as an educator is to help each student reach their full potential and obtain their own love for learning.

I want to foster quality relationships with each student and let them know that they are safe and valued in our classroom. I got married to the love of my life about a year ago, while attending USU. In my free time, I love to watch movies, spend time with my family and friends, play with my puppy, and make floral arrangements.

Kristy Williams - 1st Grade Homeroom, 1st to 3rd Grade Reading

Kristy grew up in Southern California going to the beach. She has three children and has been married for 20 years.

She has her Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Kristy has been teaching fourth grade for five years. She enjoys reading and watching her kids play sports.
Kristy inspires her students by treating them as individuals and creates an atmosphere of acceptance to help them learn and grow. She is excited to be teaching 4th grade at CCID.

Callie Hanks - 5th Grade Homeroom, 4th to 5th Grade ELA, History, Writing

Mrs. Hanks is new to our school this year. She graduated with her Elementary Education degree from WGU January 2024 after starting her education at USU over 20 years ago! She paused to raise her 4 wonderful children and to help her husband get through school.

She loves being with her family, hiking, listening to calm music and cleaning her house. She loves being in the Elementary School setting where mistakes are welcome and every child has a chance to learn and grow! She enjoys working, learning and having fun with the 4th graders at CCID!

Molly Olson - 4th to 6th Grade Science, 6th to 8th Grade STEM

Molly is a proud wife to her high school sweetheart and mother to two adventurous boys who both attend CCID.
She graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Natural Resources.
She loves to spend her time exploring nature, creating, gardening, or learning new things. She grew up the daughter of a teacher who believes in meeting a child where they are at and walking with them through their education. She loves spending time with others and tries to see each person for the amazing individual that they are.

Robert Williams - 4th to 5th Grade STEM, 6th Grade History, Hybrid Coordinator

Robert Williams was born and raised in Southern California. He moved to Utah to enjoy the great outdoors and four seasons. He has been married to his wife for 18 years and they have three beautiful children.
Robert graduated from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. He likes to challenge students to be curious and take chances when learning. Robert is committed to student success inside of the classroom and in life. His goal is to instill confidence and self-esteem in children by providing a positive environment for them to learn.
Robert enjoys spending time with his family at Bear Lake. He likes to play soccer and basketball. He coaches an Aggies youth soccer team in Cache Valley. He has a passion for helping all children reach their full potential.

Brandon Elwood - 6th to 8th Grade English Language Arts

Brandon grew up in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, at the base of four ski resorts—Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, and Brighton—where he developed a love for both the outdoors and lifelong learning. He earned a double major in Communication Studies and French from Utah State University, and later a master’s degree in Education from Weber State University. Before joining CCID, he taught at two charter schools in Salt Lake City: Dual Immersion Academy and Guadalupe School. Brandon loves to teach and equally enjoys learning from his students. His goal is to help students stay curious and confident so they’re ready to pursue whatever they’re passionate about. He also believes that, like a phoenix, everyone can rise from the ashes of life’s challenges. Brandon lives in Logan with his wife and three children. Running, hiking, birding, skiing, basketball, guitar, and board games are some of his favorite things. He also loves learning languages and speaks fluent French and Spanish.

Emily Daines - 7th to 8th Grade History, CTE

Emily grew up in Cache Valley, enjoying both outdoor activities and amazing teachers and schools. After graduating from Utah State in Social Studies Teaching, she moved to New York City for two and a half years and had all sorts of adventures and opportunities. She returned to Logan and USU to get in a Master’s Degree in Teaching English as Second Language (ESL). While completing her degree, she taught at a local high school and then relocated to Draper, Utah to teach middle school history, and other subjects. After several years, she decided to move back to Logan, get a dog, and join the CCID team. She is thrilled to be able to incorporate her love of the outdoors and social studies, and help all students to learn to love the same! While not at school, Emily enjoys traveling, watching sports, reading, hanging out with her cats and dog, and being the best aunt to her nephews.

Tiffany Andrus - 6th to 8th Grade Math

Tiffany was born and raised in Logan. From a young age she knew she wanted to be a teacher but decided to take time to really find if it was her passion. After graduating Utah state with an associate of science, she tried different jobs but eventually ended up in education. Tiffany was a math instructional aid at Logan High School for about 2 years and then became a paraprofessional at Logan River Academy. During her 6 years at Logan River Academy, Tiffany did school at Western Governors University to achieve her dream of becoming a math teacher. She did her student teaching at Logan River and Graduated with a BS of mathematics education-secondary in 2024. Tiffany is excited to be a first-year teacher with 8 years’ experience in education. She is ready to share her joy of math, help students learn, and help students grow.

Outside of school, Tiffany enjoys being with her family (husband and 2 bonus kids). She also enjoys taking care of her dogs, cat, chickens and ducks.

Shelly Billings - Classroom Support

I enjoy being active in the outdoors, I love nature and all its beauty! Being with my family makes everything that much better. I enjoy doing things I can express my creative abilities; baking, cooking. crafts, & art. I attended Utah State for a year and a half, my major was elementary education. I was unable to finish my degree. I love working with children of all ages!!

Holly Conger - K to 8th Grade Art

With a professional background in fine art, theater, dance, and as a performing musician, Holly believes that the arts and the creative process are a critical part of utilizing 21st Century skills and can greatly enhance learning and engagement in other subjects. Holly strives to inspire students at CCID to unlock their unique creative potential and to have confidence in expressing themselves.Holly earned her Bachelors degree in Art and a terminal Master of Fine Arts degree in Drawing and Painting from USU. Before coming to teach at CCID Holly worked for 7 years in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at USU. She taught an arts integration course to elementary education majors, and was the program coordinator of USU ArtsBridge, a nonprofit arts outreach program benefiting Cache Valley schools. Holly holds a teaching license in secondary Education with a K-12 Visual Arts Endorsement. Holly currently paints, sings and plays guitar in the local band “Juniper Junction.” She and her husband Ryan are parents of two daughters, and two dogs.

Adelynn Croft - 7th to 8th Grade Science, 6th to 8th Grade STEM

Adelynn grew up around the country, thanks to a military family, and is currently attending Western Governors University. She's going to school for a Bachelors in Secondary Math Education, and is getting close to finishing her degree. She is a proud cat mom, and enjoys spending time outdoors, both through gardening and taking care of her chickens. When not at school, she does ample amounts of math homework, reads, plays chess and cooks. As a STEM teacher, she values curiosity and exploration of the world around us. She also is a big advocate of hands-on, project based learning, and feels that's the best way to foster a love of STEM. Students' STEM curriculum will build on what they are learning in the classroom, and provide additional support in Tech, Math and Science.

Alexis Sikes - K to 8th Grade Music

Alexis was born and raised in Michigan, and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Eastern Michigan University. She began playing piano when she was 7 years old and picked up the saxophone when she was 11. During college, she primarily played saxophone and took secondary voice lessons. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for Elementary and Middle School Music Education, and she hasn't looked back since! Alexis is devoted to ensuring every child has the opportunity for a quality music education, and creates an environment where students can learn and grow in whatever ways work best for them. She believes music provides students with new avenues in which to express themselves and connect to others, and that it is a vital part to every child's education.
Alexis has been in Cache Valley since 2019, and has fallen in love with the beautiful scenery and community she has found here. When she's not in school, Alexis loves to rock climb, mountain bike, play piano, read, and cross stitch.

Lindsay Johnson - Orchestra Teacher

I was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah. Piano, singing, and dancing was a big part of my life starting at age 3. I joined my school orchestra at age 10, playing the viola and have continued playing music in a variety of ways throughout my life. I have my Associates of Arts and am Orff, level 1 certified. I have always wanted to be a music teacher and teach orchestra and music fundamentals to youth as I know that music is a core part of our beings and is the only language that is truly universal.

Music played a big part in guiding my life and the friendships that I built and has helped mold me into who I am and where I am today.

I am excited to work with students at CCID on string instruments.