More Alpine Goodie News!
Does your student need a little something to fuel their Friday morning? Alpine Academy will have Friday Breakfast Snacks available every Friday morning from 7:30–8:05 AM!
Grab an inexpensive snack before the school day begins—all students need to do is bring a little cash!
Does your student need a little something to fuel their Friday morning? Alpine Academy will have Friday Breakfast Snacks available every Friday morning from 7:30–8:05 AM!
Grab an inexpensive snack before the school day begins—all students need to do is bring a little cash!
Hey Parents! Did You Know?
Alpine students can add a little extra to their lunch! Students can bring cash to purchase peanut butter bars, chips, Gatorade, cookies, brownies, and other affordable goodies!
⏰ Reminder: Order next week’s lunches, for both Connor and Alpine by TONIGHT at 11 PM!
Alpine students can add a little extra to their lunch! Students can bring cash to purchase peanut butter bars, chips, Gatorade, cookies, brownies, and other affordable goodies!
⏰ Reminder: Order next week’s lunches, for both Connor and Alpine by TONIGHT at 11 PM!
REMINDER
Parents and Staff: Please be aware of upcoming road closures near both Alpine and Connor Academy.
Contractors will be repaving Alpine Avenue and Galena Avenue, and these roads will be closed to traffic intermittently from August 31 through September 11.
Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes when needed. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this work is completed.
Please help us spread the word to staff, students, and families so everyone can plan accordingly.
Parents and Staff: Please be aware of upcoming road closures near both Alpine and Connor Academy.
Contractors will be repaving Alpine Avenue and Galena Avenue, and these roads will be closed to traffic intermittently from August 31 through September 11.
Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes when needed. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this work is completed.
Please help us spread the word to staff, students, and families so everyone can plan accordingly.
Road Closures Near Alpine & Connor
Parents and Staff: Please be aware of upcoming road closures near both Alpine and Connor Academy.
Contractors will be repaving Alpine Avenue and Galena Avenue, and these roads will be closed to traffic intermittently from August 31 through September 11.
Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes when needed. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this work is completed.
Please help us spread the word to staff, students, and families so everyone can plan accordingly.
Parents and Staff: Please be aware of upcoming road closures near both Alpine and Connor Academy.
Contractors will be repaving Alpine Avenue and Galena Avenue, and these roads will be closed to traffic intermittently from August 31 through September 11.
Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes when needed. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this work is completed.
Please help us spread the word to staff, students, and families so everyone can plan accordingly.
Help the Alpine P.E. program expand!
Alpine Academy is raising funds to purchase a Power Rack for our students. We need your help to reach our goal!
HOW YOU CAN DONATE
Venmo: @TheAcademy460
Please include “PowerRack” in the Venmo description.
Check: Payable to The Academy
Please write “PowerRack” in the memo line.
Every donation brings us one step closer to providing our students with new equipment and opportunities to grow stronger.
Alpine Academy is raising funds to purchase a Power Rack for our students. We need your help to reach our goal!
HOW YOU CAN DONATE
Venmo: @TheAcademy460
Please include “PowerRack” in the Venmo description.
Check: Payable to The Academy
Please write “PowerRack” in the memo line.
Every donation brings us one step closer to providing our students with new equipment and opportunities to grow stronger.
✨ Connor Academy Teacher Spotlight ✨
Every great reader starts with a spark, and at Connor Academy, Mrs. Lori Turpin has been helping ignite that spark since the very beginning! We’re excited to shine the reading-themed spotlight on Connor Academy’s new Reading Intervention Teacher, and Title 1 Director.
Mrs. Turpin has been teaching for 20 years, including time spent teaching kindergarten for 9 years, 2nd grade for 9 years, and 4th grade for 2 years. As a founding teacher at Connor Academy, she has played an important role in shaping the strong learning community we have today.
Her favorite part of being a teacher is helping students learn new things and seeing their excitement when they discover something on their own. Reading has always been her passion, both as a student and as a teacher, and she loves watching students grow into confident, capable readers.
Mrs. Turpin is married to her husband Jim, and together they have four daughters and three sons-in-law. They are also blessed with five grandchildren who bring so much joy and energy into their lives, along with their beloved Morkie, Jojo.
Outside of school, she enjoys going on adventures with her family, exercising, gardening, cooking, and watching reality TV. Her favorite book is The Four Agreements, her favorite movie is Ever After, and her favorite show is Survivor. She is inspired by her mother, who taught her the importance of hard work, respect, courage, and finding joy in everyday life.
Mrs. Turpin is especially excited to begin her new role as Reading Intervention Teacher and Title 1 Director, continuing her lifelong passion for helping students grow as readers.
Thank you, Mrs. Turpin, for being part of Connor Academy from the very beginning and for helping every student discover the joy and power of reading!
Every great reader starts with a spark, and at Connor Academy, Mrs. Lori Turpin has been helping ignite that spark since the very beginning! We’re excited to shine the reading-themed spotlight on Connor Academy’s new Reading Intervention Teacher, and Title 1 Director.
Mrs. Turpin has been teaching for 20 years, including time spent teaching kindergarten for 9 years, 2nd grade for 9 years, and 4th grade for 2 years. As a founding teacher at Connor Academy, she has played an important role in shaping the strong learning community we have today.
Her favorite part of being a teacher is helping students learn new things and seeing their excitement when they discover something on their own. Reading has always been her passion, both as a student and as a teacher, and she loves watching students grow into confident, capable readers.
Mrs. Turpin is married to her husband Jim, and together they have four daughters and three sons-in-law. They are also blessed with five grandchildren who bring so much joy and energy into their lives, along with their beloved Morkie, Jojo.
Outside of school, she enjoys going on adventures with her family, exercising, gardening, cooking, and watching reality TV. Her favorite book is The Four Agreements, her favorite movie is Ever After, and her favorite show is Survivor. She is inspired by her mother, who taught her the importance of hard work, respect, courage, and finding joy in everyday life.
Mrs. Turpin is especially excited to begin her new role as Reading Intervention Teacher and Title 1 Director, continuing her lifelong passion for helping students grow as readers.
Thank you, Mrs. Turpin, for being part of Connor Academy from the very beginning and for helping every student discover the joy and power of reading!
✨ Connor Academy Teacher Spotlight ✨
Open a new chapter with us as we shine a spotlight on Mrs. Megan Eddie!
Mrs. Eddie has been a valued part of Connor Academy for over 16 years. She began as a dedicated “book fair mom,” then served as a kindergarten educational assistant for three years, and has spent the past 12 years teaching both kindergarten and in the library.
Her favorite part of teaching is the students and sharing great literature with them. It’s no surprise that literature is her favorite subject to teach. When she was a student, her favorite subject was health.
Family is everything to Mrs. Eddie. She has been married to her husband, Cam, for 27 years, and together they have three children—Taylor, Ashton, and Peri—as well as a wonderful son-in-law, Callen. They enjoy spending time outdoors and going on adventures together, as well as relaxing at home.
In her free time, she enjoys baking, cleaning and organizing, watching old movies, and reading. She especially loves Little Women in every version, both books and films.
Mrs. Eddie is inspired by her Grammy, who at 97 years old has been a role model for how to be a loving wife, mother, and teacher. Her guiding philosophy is to love and lead with kindness and to laugh along the way.
She feels lucky to be part of Connor Academy and wants all Connor students to know:
“I will always love you!”
We are grateful for Mrs. Eddie and the warmth, dedication, and love she brings to Connor Academy each day!
Open a new chapter with us as we shine a spotlight on Mrs. Megan Eddie!
Mrs. Eddie has been a valued part of Connor Academy for over 16 years. She began as a dedicated “book fair mom,” then served as a kindergarten educational assistant for three years, and has spent the past 12 years teaching both kindergarten and in the library.
Her favorite part of teaching is the students and sharing great literature with them. It’s no surprise that literature is her favorite subject to teach. When she was a student, her favorite subject was health.
Family is everything to Mrs. Eddie. She has been married to her husband, Cam, for 27 years, and together they have three children—Taylor, Ashton, and Peri—as well as a wonderful son-in-law, Callen. They enjoy spending time outdoors and going on adventures together, as well as relaxing at home.
In her free time, she enjoys baking, cleaning and organizing, watching old movies, and reading. She especially loves Little Women in every version, both books and films.
Mrs. Eddie is inspired by her Grammy, who at 97 years old has been a role model for how to be a loving wife, mother, and teacher. Her guiding philosophy is to love and lead with kindness and to laugh along the way.
She feels lucky to be part of Connor Academy and wants all Connor students to know:
“I will always love you!”
We are grateful for Mrs. Eddie and the warmth, dedication, and love she brings to Connor Academy each day!
✨ Connor Academy Teacher Spotlight ✨
Prepare for launch as we celebrate one of our stellar teachers—Mr. Henry!
Mr. Henry teaches Science at Connor Academy, where he brings energy and curiosity into the classroom. He inspires students to explore, ask questions, and discover how the world works.
We are grateful for the knowledge and encouragement Mr. Henry brings to Connor Academy each day!
Prepare for launch as we celebrate one of our stellar teachers—Mr. Henry!
Mr. Henry teaches Science at Connor Academy, where he brings energy and curiosity into the classroom. He inspires students to explore, ask questions, and discover how the world works.
We are grateful for the knowledge and encouragement Mr. Henry brings to Connor Academy each day!
Don't forget! Connor Academy's School Supply Drop-Off will be August 19–21.
Backpacks are not included in the school supply drop-off. Students will need to bring their backpacks with them on the first day of school.
Families can bring supplies to Connor Academy's front office during those dates to help students start the school year prepared and ready to learn. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year!
Backpacks are not included in the school supply drop-off. Students will need to bring their backpacks with them on the first day of school.
Families can bring supplies to Connor Academy's front office during those dates to help students start the school year prepared and ready to learn. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year!
✨ Connor Academy Teacher Spotlight ✨
¡Todos demos un gran saludo a la Señora Romney!
Meet Señora Romney, a valued member of Connor Academy who teaches both Computer Science and Spanish with passion and care. She has been part of the Connor family for the past two years, bringing warmth, creativity, and a genuine love of learning into her classroom each day.
Before joining Connor, she taught music in Michigan for three years, where she especially cherished leading Middle School Band. Those years in music education hold a special place in her heart, as she found joy in helping students discover confidence, teamwork, and expression through music.
Her favorite part of being a teacher is seeing the moment when learning “clicks” for students and they are able to demonstrate mastery. She values scheduled breaks that allow time to explore the world, believing there is always more to learn beyond the classroom.
When she was a student, music was her favorite subject, and she continues to play a variety of instruments, including the tuba, euphonium, trombone, bass trombone, string bass, piano, and ukulele.
Señora Romney shares:
“Soy de Oregón. Tengo cinco hijos. Tengo siete gallinas. Me encanta viajar. Me encanta aprender. Mi color favorito es el verde. I am from Oregon. I have five children. I have seven hens. I love to travel. I love to learn. My favorite color is green.”
She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at Idaho State University. Outside of education, she enjoys traveling the world and exploring different cultures through their cuisine.
Inspired by Fred Rogers, Señora Romney’s mission is to ensure every student feels valued and supported. She strives to create a classroom where students feel safe to take risks, make mistakes, and build the confidence to step outside their comfort zones.
Thank you Señora Romney, for creating a classroom where learning is an adventure and every student knows they belong!
¡Todos demos un gran saludo a la Señora Romney!
Meet Señora Romney, a valued member of Connor Academy who teaches both Computer Science and Spanish with passion and care. She has been part of the Connor family for the past two years, bringing warmth, creativity, and a genuine love of learning into her classroom each day.
Before joining Connor, she taught music in Michigan for three years, where she especially cherished leading Middle School Band. Those years in music education hold a special place in her heart, as she found joy in helping students discover confidence, teamwork, and expression through music.
Her favorite part of being a teacher is seeing the moment when learning “clicks” for students and they are able to demonstrate mastery. She values scheduled breaks that allow time to explore the world, believing there is always more to learn beyond the classroom.
When she was a student, music was her favorite subject, and she continues to play a variety of instruments, including the tuba, euphonium, trombone, bass trombone, string bass, piano, and ukulele.
Señora Romney shares:
“Soy de Oregón. Tengo cinco hijos. Tengo siete gallinas. Me encanta viajar. Me encanta aprender. Mi color favorito es el verde. I am from Oregon. I have five children. I have seven hens. I love to travel. I love to learn. My favorite color is green.”
She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at Idaho State University. Outside of education, she enjoys traveling the world and exploring different cultures through their cuisine.
Inspired by Fred Rogers, Señora Romney’s mission is to ensure every student feels valued and supported. She strives to create a classroom where students feel safe to take risks, make mistakes, and build the confidence to step outside their comfort zones.
Thank you Señora Romney, for creating a classroom where learning is an adventure and every student knows they belong!
WE’RE HIRING!
Alpine & Connor Academy are looking for a Part-Time Special Education Assistant to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year.
This position supports students in an elementary classroom through one-on-one and small-group instruction, classroom activities, recess supervision, grading, and other daily tasks. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children and helping students build confidence, classroom skills, and independence.
Position Details:
• Monday–Friday
• 19 hours per week
• August 2026–May 2027
• $16.00/hour
• Part-time
Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working with elementary students preferred
• Must meet Idaho State Paraprofessional Standards/ParaPro Assessment requirements
Application Materials:
• Completed application (Fillable PDF)
• Current resume
• Letter of interest explaining why you would be an asset to The Academy and what you hope to accomplish
Please submit completed application materials to:
Lorien Peer
lorien.peer@academycharter.net
Join The Academy team and make a difference in the lives of our students!
A safe harbor for learning.
✨ Alpine Academy Teacher Spotlight ✨
Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems!
Luckily, Mr. Casey Hyde is here to help solve them! Meet Alpine Academy’s new 7th Grade Math teacher, who is bringing his love of math, science, baseball, and plenty of dad jokes to the classroom!
This is Mr. Hyde’s first year teaching, and after spending several years in a different career, he can’t wait to begin his teaching journey.
Mr. Hyde is looking forward to helping students reach their goals, discover their potential, and see how they can be mathematicians in the real world. His favorite subjects from college included analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, and biochemistry/molecular biology, so it’s safe to say he loves learning!
Outside the classroom, Mr. Hyde enjoys coaching youth baseball, playing adult softball, camping, hiking, fishing, and going on adventures with his wife, Kelsee, and their four kids. When it comes to movies, Mr. Hyde is all about the “popcorn flicks”—give him some action, adventure, and comedy, and he’s happy! He’s also proudly admitted to being a bit of a Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Marvel nerd. When it comes to reading, Mr. Hyde usually sticks with nonfiction. However, his family recently convinced him to step outside his usual reading territory and listen to the Harry Potter audiobooks for the very first time. To his surprise, he has to admit…he’s actually having a lot of fun with them!
One of Mr. Hyde’s biggest inspirations is baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. Growing up watching Griffey play, he admired his integrity, loyalty, and work ethic—qualities Mr. Hyde hopes to bring into his own classroom and life.
One thing students can definitely expect in Mr. Hyde’s classroom? Plenty of well-timed, groan-worthy dad jokes. He loves a good pun almost as much as he loves a good scientific article or baseball game!
Help us give Mr. Casey Hyde a warm Alpine welcome! We’re excited to have him on the team and can’t wait to see the impact he makes this year!
Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems!
Luckily, Mr. Casey Hyde is here to help solve them! Meet Alpine Academy’s new 7th Grade Math teacher, who is bringing his love of math, science, baseball, and plenty of dad jokes to the classroom!
This is Mr. Hyde’s first year teaching, and after spending several years in a different career, he can’t wait to begin his teaching journey.
Mr. Hyde is looking forward to helping students reach their goals, discover their potential, and see how they can be mathematicians in the real world. His favorite subjects from college included analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, and biochemistry/molecular biology, so it’s safe to say he loves learning!
Outside the classroom, Mr. Hyde enjoys coaching youth baseball, playing adult softball, camping, hiking, fishing, and going on adventures with his wife, Kelsee, and their four kids. When it comes to movies, Mr. Hyde is all about the “popcorn flicks”—give him some action, adventure, and comedy, and he’s happy! He’s also proudly admitted to being a bit of a Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Marvel nerd. When it comes to reading, Mr. Hyde usually sticks with nonfiction. However, his family recently convinced him to step outside his usual reading territory and listen to the Harry Potter audiobooks for the very first time. To his surprise, he has to admit…he’s actually having a lot of fun with them!
One of Mr. Hyde’s biggest inspirations is baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. Growing up watching Griffey play, he admired his integrity, loyalty, and work ethic—qualities Mr. Hyde hopes to bring into his own classroom and life.
One thing students can definitely expect in Mr. Hyde’s classroom? Plenty of well-timed, groan-worthy dad jokes. He loves a good pun almost as much as he loves a good scientific article or baseball game!
Help us give Mr. Casey Hyde a warm Alpine welcome! We’re excited to have him on the team and can’t wait to see the impact he makes this year!
✨ Alpine Academy Teacher Spotlight ✨
Helping students reach their goals one step at a time—meet Mrs. Chandler, our dedicated 6–8 Learning Services teacher at Connor Academy, supporting growth in reading, math, and study strategies!
Mrs. Chandler has been teaching for 14 years, with 7 of those years at Connor/Alpine and 7 years previously at Pocatello High School. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about building strong connections with students and celebrating their growth over time.
Her favorite part of teaching is getting to know each student individually and watching them grow in confidence and ability. She enjoys teaching both math and reading, though math is her favorite subject to teach. As a student, her favorite subject was English.
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Chandler enjoys cooking, reading, writing poetry and short stories, taking walks with her dog, playing games, and practicing martial arts. At home, she shares life with her husband, two children, a cat, and a dog.
Her favorite movie is Fried Green Tomatoes, and she draws inspiration from authors such as Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, and Charles Dickens.
In her classroom, Mrs. Chandler values hard work, creativity, and personal growth. Students can expect to set goals, work toward exceeding them, and enjoy the learning process along the way.
Mrs. Chandler shares:
“In my class, we work hard, set goals, and have fun learning while growing into our best selves.”
Thank you, Mrs. Chandler, for supporting students with patience, encouragement, and a belief in their potential every day. Connor Academy is grateful for you!
Helping students reach their goals one step at a time—meet Mrs. Chandler, our dedicated 6–8 Learning Services teacher at Connor Academy, supporting growth in reading, math, and study strategies!
Mrs. Chandler has been teaching for 14 years, with 7 of those years at Connor/Alpine and 7 years previously at Pocatello High School. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about building strong connections with students and celebrating their growth over time.
Her favorite part of teaching is getting to know each student individually and watching them grow in confidence and ability. She enjoys teaching both math and reading, though math is her favorite subject to teach. As a student, her favorite subject was English.
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Chandler enjoys cooking, reading, writing poetry and short stories, taking walks with her dog, playing games, and practicing martial arts. At home, she shares life with her husband, two children, a cat, and a dog.
Her favorite movie is Fried Green Tomatoes, and she draws inspiration from authors such as Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, and Charles Dickens.
In her classroom, Mrs. Chandler values hard work, creativity, and personal growth. Students can expect to set goals, work toward exceeding them, and enjoy the learning process along the way.
Mrs. Chandler shares:
“In my class, we work hard, set goals, and have fun learning while growing into our best selves.”
Thank you, Mrs. Chandler, for supporting students with patience, encouragement, and a belief in their potential every day. Connor Academy is grateful for you!
✨ Connor Academy Teacher Spotlight ✨
Let's turn the page to a new Teacher Spotlight and meet Mrs. Stirling, one of our amazing 4th grade teachers at Connor! This upcoming school year marks her 15th year of teaching, 12 of those right here at Connor, and her 6th year in 4th grade.
One of Mrs. Stirling’s favorite parts of teaching is creating lessons. She loves finding the best ways to explain concepts and making learning fun and meaningful for her students. While math is her favorite subject to teach, she actually loved English most as a student, inspired by a great teacher and her passion for writing.
Family is at the heart of everything she does. She and her husband have four daughters and three granddaughters, and by the end of the year, all of their daughters will be married, bringing their total to five grandchildren!
When she’s not in the classroom, Mrs. Stirling loves planning her next travel adventure. She has a goal of visiting all 50 U.S. National Parks and has already explored 24! She also enjoys biking, camping, kayaking, swimming, reading, and doing puzzles. Her favorite books are historical fiction, she loves learning something new while getting lost in a great story.
Her message to students:
“Fourth grade is the best! Be ready to work hard, support each other, and try lots of new things!”
Thank you, Mrs. Stirling, for inspiring students to work hard, try new things, and discover the joy of learning every day!
Let's turn the page to a new Teacher Spotlight and meet Mrs. Stirling, one of our amazing 4th grade teachers at Connor! This upcoming school year marks her 15th year of teaching, 12 of those right here at Connor, and her 6th year in 4th grade.
One of Mrs. Stirling’s favorite parts of teaching is creating lessons. She loves finding the best ways to explain concepts and making learning fun and meaningful for her students. While math is her favorite subject to teach, she actually loved English most as a student, inspired by a great teacher and her passion for writing.
Family is at the heart of everything she does. She and her husband have four daughters and three granddaughters, and by the end of the year, all of their daughters will be married, bringing their total to five grandchildren!
When she’s not in the classroom, Mrs. Stirling loves planning her next travel adventure. She has a goal of visiting all 50 U.S. National Parks and has already explored 24! She also enjoys biking, camping, kayaking, swimming, reading, and doing puzzles. Her favorite books are historical fiction, she loves learning something new while getting lost in a great story.
Her message to students:
“Fourth grade is the best! Be ready to work hard, support each other, and try lots of new things!”
Thank you, Mrs. Stirling, for inspiring students to work hard, try new things, and discover the joy of learning every day!
✨ Connor Academy Teacher Spotlight ✨
Teaching from the heart comes naturally to Mrs. Isabell Rascon! We're excited to shine the spotlight on our wonderful 1st Grade teacher.
Mrs. Rascon has been teaching for 13 years total—11 years at Connor Academy and 2 years in Head Start at Fort Hall. One of her favorite parts of teaching is those unforgettable “light bulb” moments when everything clicks for her students. She also loves helping children develop a genuine joy and love for learning.
While she enjoys teaching all subjects, math is her favorite. It was also her favorite subject growing up, which makes it especially meaningful for her to share that passion with her students.
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Rascon describes life as wonderfully busy and full of love. At one point, she had four children under the age of three—and even three in diapers at the same time—which she proudly survived! Her home is filled with laughter, chaos, and lots of names starting with “I” and “J,” which keeps things interesting. Most importantly, her family means everything to her.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, watching movies, and being outdoors. Some of her favorites include the Goosebumps books, the movie A Goofy Movie, and the TV series Yellowstone.
Mrs. Rascon is inspired by Albert Einstein and his curiosity about the world. She admires his love of math and his dedication to asking questions and never stopping the pursuit of knowledge.
In her classroom, Mrs. Rascon strives to create a safe, welcoming space where every student feels comfortable, heard, and valued. She believes every child should know they belong and that their voice matters.
Connor Academy is grateful for the kindness, dedication, and encouragement Mrs. Rascon brings to her classroom every day!
Teaching from the heart comes naturally to Mrs. Isabell Rascon! We're excited to shine the spotlight on our wonderful 1st Grade teacher.
Mrs. Rascon has been teaching for 13 years total—11 years at Connor Academy and 2 years in Head Start at Fort Hall. One of her favorite parts of teaching is those unforgettable “light bulb” moments when everything clicks for her students. She also loves helping children develop a genuine joy and love for learning.
While she enjoys teaching all subjects, math is her favorite. It was also her favorite subject growing up, which makes it especially meaningful for her to share that passion with her students.
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Rascon describes life as wonderfully busy and full of love. At one point, she had four children under the age of three—and even three in diapers at the same time—which she proudly survived! Her home is filled with laughter, chaos, and lots of names starting with “I” and “J,” which keeps things interesting. Most importantly, her family means everything to her.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, watching movies, and being outdoors. Some of her favorites include the Goosebumps books, the movie A Goofy Movie, and the TV series Yellowstone.
Mrs. Rascon is inspired by Albert Einstein and his curiosity about the world. She admires his love of math and his dedication to asking questions and never stopping the pursuit of knowledge.
In her classroom, Mrs. Rascon strives to create a safe, welcoming space where every student feels comfortable, heard, and valued. She believes every child should know they belong and that their voice matters.
Connor Academy is grateful for the kindness, dedication, and encouragement Mrs. Rascon brings to her classroom every day!
Many thanks to everyone who participated in the Chubbuck Days Parade! It was so much fun waving at many of our school families. What a way to kick off the 20th year of The Academy!
Celebrating 20 Years!
✨ Alpine Academy Teacher Spotlight ✨
Get your books ready and pack your curiosity—it's time to explore new worlds and old ones! Please give a warm Alpine welcome to Ms. Kim Andersen, our new 7th Grade ELA & History teacher!
Ms. Andersen has been teaching for two years, and this will be her first year teaching at Alpine. She loves building meaningful relationships with her students and helping them learn and grow each day.
History is her favorite subject to teach, while health and chemistry were her favorite subjects when she was in school. Outside the classroom, Ms. Andersen is a wife and mom of four. She and her family live in Grace, Idaho, where they enjoy gardening, camping, and hiking together.
One of her favorite books is Wonder, and when it's time to relax, you'll likely find her watching The Office. She is inspired by Marjorie Hinckley's reminder:
"Don't wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead. There is always, always, always something to be grateful for."
Ms. Andersen has a special message for her students:
"I am so excited to be the 7th Grade ELA and History teacher this year! I have loved getting to know all my favorite kids over the last year and a half, and I can't wait to make even more memories together. Get ready for a fun and exciting year of learning and growing!"
We're excited to welcome Ms. Andersen to the Alpine family and can't wait to see all the wonderful things she and her students accomplish this school year!
Get your books ready and pack your curiosity—it's time to explore new worlds and old ones! Please give a warm Alpine welcome to Ms. Kim Andersen, our new 7th Grade ELA & History teacher!
Ms. Andersen has been teaching for two years, and this will be her first year teaching at Alpine. She loves building meaningful relationships with her students and helping them learn and grow each day.
History is her favorite subject to teach, while health and chemistry were her favorite subjects when she was in school. Outside the classroom, Ms. Andersen is a wife and mom of four. She and her family live in Grace, Idaho, where they enjoy gardening, camping, and hiking together.
One of her favorite books is Wonder, and when it's time to relax, you'll likely find her watching The Office. She is inspired by Marjorie Hinckley's reminder:
"Don't wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead. There is always, always, always something to be grateful for."
Ms. Andersen has a special message for her students:
"I am so excited to be the 7th Grade ELA and History teacher this year! I have loved getting to know all my favorite kids over the last year and a half, and I can't wait to make even more memories together. Get ready for a fun and exciting year of learning and growing!"
We're excited to welcome Ms. Andersen to the Alpine family and can't wait to see all the wonderful things she and her students accomplish this school year!
✨ Connor Academy Teacher Spotlight ✨
With a wave of kindness and a spark of magic, Connor Academy is proud to feature Mrs. Payne, one of our wonderful Kindergarten teachers!
Mrs. Payne is going on her third year teaching at Connor, where she brings warmth, patience, and joy into her classroom each day.
Her favorite part of being a teacher is getting to know each child and their unique personalities. She especially loves teaching math and science, which also happen to be her favorite subjects from when she was a student.
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Payne has been married for 20 years and is a proud mom of four amazing children—one currently at Connor, two in high school, and one heading off to college this fall. She loves reading (especially fantasy novels), traveling, and trying new foods.
Above all, Mrs. Payne shares a simple message with her students:
“I love teaching kindergarten!”
We appreciate Mrs. Payne and the care, enthusiasm, and encouragement she brings to her students each day!
With a wave of kindness and a spark of magic, Connor Academy is proud to feature Mrs. Payne, one of our wonderful Kindergarten teachers!
Mrs. Payne is going on her third year teaching at Connor, where she brings warmth, patience, and joy into her classroom each day.
Her favorite part of being a teacher is getting to know each child and their unique personalities. She especially loves teaching math and science, which also happen to be her favorite subjects from when she was a student.
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Payne has been married for 20 years and is a proud mom of four amazing children—one currently at Connor, two in high school, and one heading off to college this fall. She loves reading (especially fantasy novels), traveling, and trying new foods.
Above all, Mrs. Payne shares a simple message with her students:
“I love teaching kindergarten!”
We appreciate Mrs. Payne and the care, enthusiasm, and encouragement she brings to her students each day!
