Education Specialist
Tricia Kinsey graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and taught for 10 years. She recently received a certification as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Tricia enjoys reading, gardening, hiking and spending time with her family. She is the mother of two girls. Tricia is passionate about supporting the growth and well-being of children.
Online office hours: 10am-2pm, M-F (for security the link is provided via email)
Office hours: 9am-4pm, M-F
Email: tricia.kinsey@canyongrove.com
Check out the samples of our Adventures at Home classes.
Collaborative Teacher
BreKell was born and raised in Utah. She loves being able to live close to her parents and sister. BreKell has been married for thirteen years and has three wonderful children. She enjoys doing things outdoors, loves to cook, and garden. She is a big animal lover and has dogs, chickens, fish, tortoises, and adopted cats. BreKell loves reading and learning new things. She has been able to work in education for over 13 years and earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UVU in 2011.
Online office hours: 10am-2pm, M-F (for security the link is provided via email)
Office hours: 9am-4pm, M-F
Email: Brekell.condie@canyongrove.com
Epic Day Aide
Hello! My name is Cate. I am currently going to school at Utah Valley University and am getting ready to start the teaching program. I have a passion for teaching and I love working at Canyon Grove Academy! I enjoy doing anything outdoors such as fishing, hunting, hiking and horseback riding. I grew up on a small farm and love all kinds of animals! I love to sing and play the guitar and go on adventures with my family.
Epic Day Aide
Hello everyone! My name is Seth Harrison. I’m from Spanish Fork Utah. This is my second year at Canyon Grove. I recently returned home from living in Japan and am excited to be teaching! I love dancing, singing, and anything to do with history.
PARENT MEETINGS AND STUDENT EDUCATION PLANS
Education Specialists serve as a guide and support throughout the education process. Families meet with their Educational Specialist regularly to discuss student as they progress toward their goals. Please keep in mind that this communication with your ES is essential and a requirement for participation in this program. Please show that you value our program by having a truly effective conversation about the academic progress of your student with your Educational Specialist.
PARENT TOUCHPOINTS
At the beginning of the school year, you will create an individualized Student Education Plan (SEP) with your Education Specialist. Your student’s SEP will outline the curriculum your student will be using and your goals for the school year. In addition you will meet regularly with your ES to collaborate on student academic growth and course completion.
Common Dress
Canyon Grove Academy has a common dress code. The intent of the common dress code is to minimize distractions in the learning environment, promote a sense of community among students, and increase campus safety and security. To keep it simple we have a Canyon Grove Academy T-shirt available for purchase. Our fun T-shirt is worn by our students at all our school-sponsored activities such as Epic, Discovery, and field trips. Ask your Educational Specialist for details.
DROP-OFF
Morning Meeting: 9:00 am Students will meet in the classrooms upstairs. Please have students there on-time (which is between 8:45 – 9:00 am). Morning meeting is when your child’s Educational Specialist celebrates student accomplishments and recognizes birthdays. The ES will also build our culture of shared experiences by recognizing positive behavior and helping students take personal accountability for their own actions. We appreciate you bringing your student on time so they can be part of our awesome Canyon Grove team-building activities.
Please do not drop off your students earlier than 8:45.
Drop-off at the sidewalk on the east side of the building. To do so, please drive straightforward when you enter the parking lot and follow the lanes around the curve to the front of the building. Students should exit curbside only. Say your piece (or peace!) to them before you arrive so that you are not holding up the drop-off line with parental advice or with drawn-out farewells.
RECESS
Recess: 11:20 am-11:40 am Recess is almost always held OUTDOORS, so please send your child dressed appropriately for the weather. Students play first and then eat so they do not rush through eating to get to the playground.
LUNCH
Lunch: 11:40 am-12:00 pm Lunch is always a favorite time of the day for most students.
Home Lunch: Students will bring lunch from home. Please send your child with a lunch from home that can be eaten within the given time frame. Please let them know that they will be eating what you send with them in their OWN lunch. 🙂 There is no bartering lunch items.
PICK-UP
3:15-3:25 Curbside pick-up: Please do not pull into the school parking lot until 3:15 since on-site students will be getting picked up from 3:00-3:15 and it bogs down the line. Please wait on the side of the street by the pond and then enter the school parking lot at 3:15. If you need to pick up your child early, you will need to come before 2:30 so that you miss the onsite pick-up window.
Students will be lined up where you dropped them off. Pull in the SAME direction as the drop-off procedure. This way about 10 cars can be in position, and once you have your child, you can easily pull out and the next car can pull in behind you. Students can only be picked up from the sidewalk on the curbside, please do not encourage your student to walk through the parking lot to your car.
3:25-3:30 Inside pick-up– If you aren’t there before 3:25 to pick-up, students will be taken back inside the building and will wait in the foyer. It is important for parents to call if they are going to be more than 10 minutes late.
PLEASE ONLY BE LATE IF THERE IS A TRUE EMERGENCY.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Pick-up Authorization: If someone other than the parent/guardian is picking up, please notify the ES before pick-up. Remind them to bring ID so we can verify who they are.
- Note for Walking: If the student lives near the school and will be walking home, a note with parental permission must be on file in the office.
- Attendance: If your student misses an Epic day please email your Educational Specialist to excuse absences.
