Olga is so wonderful and bright! She will be teaching our Hikers class (K-3rd). Olga taught in California and is loving her transition into Utah. She is so excited to work with the students and encourage their own love of learning. She finds each individual student’s learning process something to be nourished. Olga is a mother of three, and together they can often be found in the kitchen cooking and laughing.
Email: olga.fabian@canyongrove.com
I loved growing up in California being close to the beach and the mountains. I graduated from BYU with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and I minored in TESOL ( teaching English as a second language). I taught second grade for one year and tutored multiple different students. I also spent time teaching English in Nicaragua, and the Domincan Republic to children of different ages. I have been married for one year and enjoy living in Provo with so many things to do! I love the outdoors, and trying new things. I look forward to the day when I have my own kids and can teach them the many things that I have learned.
Maxwell is from Minnesota where he called home until a couple of years ago when he and his wife moved to Utah for the amazing mountains. He studied Environmental and Outdoor Education in Duluth, MN and has been writing and teaching hands-on and experiential based curriculum for youth programs ever since. Maxwell loves to help people have fun and learn, especially in the outdoors! He spends his time hiking, biking, climbing, and skiing in the mountains!
Email: maxwell.whitson@canyongrove.
Things You Will Need to Know
Adventures Schedule
Adventures Day is a blend of hands-on learning, core instruction, engaged discussion, and individual creative pursuits.We use activities that inspire curiosity and discovery to learn the essential language arts, math, science and history state standards for the year. Each week the class will have valuable literature discussions which correspond with Epic Day topics and they will also engage in Math Talks several times a week to strengthen math reasoning. Each student’s academic path is customized to meet their needs using many programs such as Singapore Math, ST Math, Explode the Code, Lexia, English from the Roots Up, PALS or KPALS, Quickreads, as well as teacher-supported, individual learning projects. Students will enjoy Dance, Music, PE., and Art and even have missions in the Space Center. In the SmartLab, our students explore robotics, software, mechanics, computer graphics, and digital media arts. Lastly, there is the CGA Farm! Everyday students will be working on site with various animals and in the garden to learn about growing food. While you are here, you will want to say hello to the goats right out front, too! They are so friendly! But, please don’t tour the farm without a Canyon Grove Employee.
Please contact me at cherie.rucker@canyongrove.com if you have any questions.
