School History
How many districts does Overture Learning partner with?
4:
Snake River
Bear Lake
Sugar Salem
Bonneville
How many Mentors have 6 kids or more?
4:
Jen - 6
Janette - 7
Tiffany - 6
Angelica - 6
"An interesting thing about me is I used to be a singer before health issues."
Tricia!
"I have a twin sister. I've run 10 half marathons and someday want to do a full."
Mandie!
Where did Jen and Jim move from before starting Overture Learning?
Salt Lake City, Utah
Name 1 of the 2 SSO courses that mentor teachers would take if they could:
Drawing or Foods!
Jen- Basic Drawing
Janette - Drawing (or home ec, gov't, English...)
Tiffany - Basic Drawing
Angelica - Drawing
Jocelyn - Culinary
Preslie - One of the foods courses
Tricia - One of the foods courses
Mandie- One of the foods courses
"I grew up in a wrestling family (my dad was the first state champ in his high school in Nevada, and I have four brothers that all wrestled since they were toddlers). I lived, loved and breathed wrestling for years. It’s a great and incredibly tough sport."
Janette!
"I just started a YouTube channel. I am one of many people who dream of writing and publishing a book."
Angelica!
What does the word "Overture" mean?
O·ver·ture: An introduction to something more substantial
Give us a teacher tip!
I'll accept your answer:) Other answers include:
Staying and focusing on the positive and building relationships, Mentor Check Ins weekly, progress reports, helping students take "bite-size" pieces...
"I taught myself how to knit and made Christmas stocking for everyone in my family one year. I love to bake and make really good cookies."
JEN!
"I am terrified of water and cannot swim. I love to sing and secretly would love to be in a play."
Jocelyn!
What is the mascot for Sugar Salem school district?
Digger
Name 3 random places teachers have worked:
Answers could include: Costco (Jen), Camping, family fiddle camp in North Carolina, Hotel, Car, Tent, both coasts (Janette), Disneyland (Tiffany), Disney World (Jocelyn), Fred Meyer parking lot, any parking lot (Preslie), hooked up to an IV (Tricia), dark closet (Angelica), Sams Club, St. George Dinosaur Park (Mandie)
"I lived in Ecuador for several months and worked as the assistant Director for an international Charity organization and organized trips to Ecuador, the Galapagos islands, and later Nicaragua. I’ve hiked the Inca trail/ Macchu Picchu and also did a semester abroad in Europe."
Janette!
"I am 1/4 Japanese and I am the only member in my immediate family that has a different first initial in my first name (My parents and siblings all have names that start with the letter T)"
Preslie!
What are the school colors for Sugar Salem?
The school colors are royal blue and white
How many mentor teachers attended a UT school for either high school OR college?
4! Jen, Jocelyn, Tricia, Angelica
The others have all attended a school in ID (Mandie, Tiffany, Preslie, Janette, and Jocelyn again!)
"I once hiked 36 miles in 1 day.
I am horrible at reading maps, but this is not why I hiked 36 miles in 1 day."
Tiffany!
"I love to cook for everyone that comes near my house. I also love to travel to places that are warmer in the winter."
Tricia!