ALL FACULTY


Desirae Roden | Principal
My Email: desirae.roden@washk12.orgClayton Tuttle | Assistant Principal
My Email: clayton.tuttle@washk12.org
Andrea Aguirre Silva | Spanish DLI, Social Studies DL
My Email: andrea.aguirre-silva@washk12.orgChris Allen | Science 6
My Email: chris.allen@washk12.org
Lauren Allen | College Career Awareness/Family
My Email: lauren.allen@washk12.org
Cindy Benson | Registrar
My Email: cindy.benson@washk12.org
Brian Bowles | Science 7
My Email: wade.bowles@washk12.org
Micci Bracken | PE, Yoga Calm
My Email: micci.bracken@washk12.org
Maryann Bronson | Wellness Room
My Email: mary.bronson@washk12.org
Shalynn Brooksby | Math 6
My Email: shalynn.brooksby@washk12.org

Jennifer Bulkley | Art
My Email: jennifer.bulkley@washk12.org
Fara Burton | Library Aide
My Email: fara.burton@washk12.org
Cathy Bushnell | Library Aide
My Email: cathy.bushnell@washk12.org
Kevin Chamberlain | School Resource Officer
My Email: kevin.chamberlain@washk12.org
Alicia Chavez-Eulloqui | Custodial Staff
My Email: alicia.chavez@washk12.org
Christopher Clark | Math 7
My Email: chris.clark@washk12.org
Teresa Doss | Kitchen Staff
My Email: teresa.doss@washk12.org
Jonathan Edie | College Career Awareness/Shop, Coding
My Email: jonathan.edie@washk12.org
Brian Everett | Math 7
My Email: brian.everett@washk12.org
Angelina Gillespie | Science 6
My Email: angelina.gillespie@washk12.orgMichelle Giordano | Special Education/Life Skills
My Email: michelle.brock@washk12.org
Maria Gonzalez | Custodial Staff
My Email: maria.gonzalez@washk12.org
Matt Gonzalez | Language Arts 7
My Email: matt.gonzalez@washk12.org
Shandee Goulding | Science 7
My Email: shandee.goulding@washk12.orgI grew up in Southern California and spent nine years substitute teaching in California, Washington State, and Texas before moving into a full-time teaching role. In Texas, I taught 6th and 8th grade science for six and a half years. I’ve now been in St. George, teaching 7th grade science, for the past five years and enjoy helping students explore how the world works. I hold a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and pride myself in creating lessons that are clear, engaging, fun, and meaningful.
My hobbies include playing the piano, drums, and organ. I like organizing, sewing, making costumes, planning parties, and crafting with resin, clay, and beads. Halloween is my favorite holiday! Pizza, Diet Dr. Pepper, and Dairy Queen Blizzards with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are my favorite treats!
Alicia Hall | Restorative Justice Coach
My Email: alicia.hall@washk12.org
Kenzie He | Chinese DLI, Social Studies DL
My Email: kenzie.he@washk12.orgHer journey brought her to the U.S., where she completed her Master’s in Chinese at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Since then, she has been teaching in Chinese immersion programs across Massachusetts, Minnesota, and now sunny Utah—always working to make learning fun, meaningful, and inspiring for her students.
Outside the classroom, Mrs. He met her husband in Minnesota, where he was working on his PhD. He’s now a display engineer, and together they share their life with their spoiled eldest “dog child,” Nini, and their well-behaved middle “cat child,” Didi.
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Certificate in Fashion, Print, and Photography – Birmingham City University, UK (2017)
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Bachelor’s in Translation – Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China (2019)
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Master’s in Chinese – University of Massachusetts Amherst, US (2021)

Brittany Jacobsen | Lunch Secretary
My Email: brittany.jacobsen@washk12.org
Mary Jensen | Language Arts 7, Utah History
My Email: mary.jensen@washk12.org
Jennifer Jolley | ESOL
My Email: jennifer.jolley@washk12.orgThis is Mrs. Jolley‘s third year teaching at Dixie intermediate. She’s a transplant from northern Utah and absolutely loves the warmer winters here in St. George.

Elissa Jorgensen | Science 6, Science 7
My Email: elissa.jorgensen@washk12.org
Julia Killeen | Special Education
My Email: juliamarie.saxton@washk12.org
Leslie Knowlton | Finance Secretary
My Email: leslie.knowlton@washk12.org
Kiley Kolodziej | Orchestra
My Email: kiley.kolodziej@washk12.orgSarah Kubie | Math 6
My Email: sarah.kubie@washk12.orgDarian Leyva | Theater, Coding
My Email: darian.leyva@washk12.orgMs. Leyva has had a passion and drive for education since her time living in northern Utah. She knew in high school she wanted to teach. Pursuing this passion she went to Utah Tech University to get a Bachelors of Science in Theatre Education. She is the first in her family to attend and graduate college with a bachelor's degree.
Over the past four years Ms. Leyva dove into her school work and being a part of the theatre world gaining experience in acting, designing and management. Her goal was to learn an array of skills so she could be prepared to pass the passion of theatre down to her students. In this time her love for teaching only grew.
During two summers Ms. Leyva lived in Bethesda Maryland, about 30 minutes outside of Washington D.C., working on the Walter Reed Medical Base at their Child Development Center. Here she worked with ages six weeks old to six years old. This experience was an amazing opportunity in many ways. She was able to travel the farthest she had ever been as well as learn about working with young children.
At the start of her final year in college Ms. Leyva would have told you her dream was to work in a high school. Then after completing her student teaching experience with an intermediate school she realized this age group is where her passions lie. She is excited to lay the foundations for students and help them build so many skills to help them throughout-life even if they do not continue with theatre.
Rachelle Martineau | Food Services Manager
My Email: rachelle.martineau@washk12.org
Amy Modell | Special Education
My Email: amy.modell@washk12.org
Daniel Neighbor | Counselor
My Email: daniel.neighbor@washk12.org
Maura Nisson | Language Arts 7
My Email: maura.nisson@washk12.org
Mille Patron De Medina | Kitchen Staff
My Email: higia.patrondemedina@washk12.orgShaleace Price | Speech Pathologist
My Email: shaleace.price@washk12.org
Brian Robinson | Lead Custodian
My Email: brian.robinson@washk12.org
Heidi Romero | ESL Para
My Email: heidi.romero@washk12.org
Jennifer Shaw | Language Arts 6, Literacy Core
My Email: jennifer.shaw@washk12.orgLisa Simon | Nurse
My Email: lisa.simon@washk12.org
Gale Snyder | Life skills Para
My Email: gale.snyder@washk12.org
Matt Szymanski | Band
My Email: matt.szymanski@washk12.org
Julie Taylor | Counselor
My Email: julie.taylor@washk12.org
Jennifer Wallace | Library Media Coordinator
My Email: jennifer.wallace@washk12.orgWith over 20 years in education, Jennifer Wallace has served as a teacher, secretary, librarian, and substitute. Teaching runs in her family—her grandmothers, brother, daughter and husband are all educators. She and her husband have even taught at the same school, proving that working with your spouse can be fun.
Jennifer began her teaching career in Las Vegas, NV, thriving in 5th grade. After a break to raise her children, she returned to teach 5th and 6th grade Core in Joplin, MO—and loved it. Later, she found her dream job teaching 7th grade reading, which deepened her passion for literacy.
After moving to St. George, she taught 7th grade ELA, but missed focusing solely on reading. She earned her library endorsement and has been a school librarian for the past five years, helping students discover books they love—a job she calls the best in the world.
Outside of school, Jennifer enjoys reading, puzzling, board games, travel, the outdoors, and learning guitar and organ. She and her husband have four children, two kids-in-law, and three wonderful grandchildren.
Education:
- High School: Ed. W Clark High School, Las Vegas, NV
- B.A. in Elementary Education – UNLV
- M.S. in Reading – Pittsburg State University
- Secondary Reading & Library Endorsements – SUU

Meg Watson | Language Arts 6
My Email: meg.watson@washk12.org
Ali Webb | Learning Coach
My Email: ali.webb@washk12.org
Angela Whipple | Kitchen Staff
My Email: angela.whipple@washk12.org
Andrew White | College Career Awareness/Business, Coding
My Email: andrew.white@washk12.org
Maceson White | Technology Specialist
My Email: maceson.white@washk12.org
Cara Whitehead | Language Arts 6
My Email: cara.whitehead@washk12.orgDebralee Willis | LCSW
My Email: debralee.willis@washk12.org
Brett Wilson | PE/Health
My Email: brett.wilson@washk12.orgMr. Wilson was born in Cedar City, Utah but grew up in St. George Utah. He begins his 25th year teaching in the 2025/2026 school year and has been at Dixie Intermediate ever since it opened in 2007.
Teaching runs in Mr. Wilson's genes, as his father was also an educator in Washington County for 32 years. Mr. Wilson received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a Minor in Health Education from Southern Utah University in 2001. After teaching for several years he went back to school and completed his Masters Degree in Sports Conditioning and Performance from SUU in 2012. In addition to his teaching degree, Mr. Wilson has completed an ESL Endorsement, as well as a Technology Endorsement.
Mr. Wilson loves all things sports with basketball being his favorite. He's a big fan of BYU football/basketball and the Utah Jazz. He also loves nature, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, and has a passion for wildlife and scenic photography. To see his work, check out www.instagram.com/muleymadness
- Bachelor's in Physical Education from Southern Utah University
- Minor in Health Education from Southern Utah University
- Masters Degree in Sports Conditioning and Performance from Southern Utah University
https://sites.google.com/washk12.org/physicaleducation/

Alicia Wiser | Social Studies
My Email: alicia.wiser@washk12.org