September 2022 Employee Spotlight

September 2022 Employee Spotlight

Congratulations, Mrs. Skinner, ICS second grade teacher!

How long have you been at ICS and what do you do?
This is my first year at ICS and I get to teach second grade!

What brought you to ICS?
I came across the 2nd grade opening in the spring when I started looking for a new school that would be closer to my home. I knew that I wanted to continue teaching 2nd grade, and God opened that door here at ICS! I came for an interview and immediately felt welcome and excited to be a part of the team. Teaching in a school where I can openly share the love of Jesus with students, partner with parents in caring spiritually for their kids, and work alongside other believers toward the same purpose and for God's glory is a unique opportunity. I am thankful to be a part of this community!

What is one thing that has happened at school recently that you'd like to share?
One of my favorite things about teaching is seeing the lights come on for students for whatever we are learning about at that moment. I get to see kids go from frustrated or feeling defeated one moment to confident and enthusiastically telling everyone about it the next. We've had several of those moments recently, and it makes my teacher-heart excited to be on this learning adventure with them.

What is your hope for your students and/or our school this year?
My deep hope for my class is that we would delight in knowing Jesus as the Good Shepherd and live grace-filled lives as part of His flock. We have been reading an allegorical story of Psalm 23 together and noticing the ways that Jesus is our shepherd that is pictured in that Psalm. It has been so sweet for students to begin noticing that because we have a Good Shepherd, they can live grace-filled lives toward the people around them.

Meet Mrs. Skinner!

Meet Mrs. Skinner!

What's your new ICS title and position?

I am excited to be teaching 2nd grade at ICS this year! 

Where are you from? If you're not originally from UT, how did you end up here?

Originally, I am from West Virginia, but have called Utah home for the past 7 years. My husband and I moved here in 2015 to be involved with church planting in the valley. 

Where do you go to Church?

We attend Gospel Grace Church in Salt Lake City.

Tell us about your family!

Joe and I have been married for 8 years and have an adorable labradoodle pup named London. Some hobbies we enjoy doing together are playing disc golf, hiking, and climbing, but we are always up for learning a new sport or trying an outdoor activity. London loves to tag along, too! 

What is something most people don't know about you? OR What are you most passionate about?

One thing I am passionate about is nature! I love learning about the creation around us and how our world works. It always points me back to what an amazing Creator our God is and anchors my faith in His steadfast love and unfailing care. I am so excited to be in awe of God and His world together with my class of 2nd graders this year!