December 2023 Employee Spotlight - Mrs. Biel!

ICS December 2023 Employee Spotlight

Congratulations, Mrs. Biel, ICS P.E. and Health Teacher

How long have you been at ICS and what do you do?

This is my second year at ICS as the P.E. and Teacher. I teach kindergarten all the way through high school!

Mrs. Biel and her husband, Coach Biel (ICS boys varsity basketball coach), on their wedding day.

What brought you to ICS?

I went to ICS for my senior year of high school and loved my experience. I always enjoyed coming back to support friends in sports or in the arts. When I saw that the P.E. teaching position opened, I thought it would be a neat opportunity to come back to ICS and invest in the community in a different way. I have enjoyed being a teacher at ICS!

What is one encouraging thing that has happened at school recently that you'd like to share?

One reason I am thankful to be at a Christian school is the opportunity I have to encourage students in their relationships with Jesus. I have had some good conversations with students about things that are happening in their lives and I enjoy when I get the opportunity to bring it back to Jesus. It is also very encouraging when they do that for me and push me to grow in my relationship with the Lord.

What is your deep hope for your students and/or our school this year?

My deep hope for my students is that they would be champions for God and others by loving Him first and others second - and that they would bring glory to God through the gifts He has given them.

Meet Mrs. Biel!

Meet Mrs. Biel!

Q: What’s your new position at ICS?

A: I am the new K-12 PE and health teacher

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

A: I am from South Carolina originally. I moved to Utah in 2017 so my dad could be the pastor at Gospel Hope Church.

Q: Tell us about your family!

A: I have 3 siblings— older brother, older sister, and younger brother. My sister lives in Utah and just recently got engaged. My older brother lives in Alabama and got married last summer. So, I have a sister-in-law now! My younger brother lives in Hawaii and volunteers at a Christian non-profit called Surfing the Nations. My parents live in Utah and my dad is the lead pastor at Gospel Hope Church. I am engaged and will be getting married August 6, 2022! My family has a German shepherd named Bristol.

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

A: I have always loved sports and over the past few years I have enjoyed playing on a co-ed soccer team, playing sand volleyball, and getting outside whenever I can. 

Q: What are you looking forward to most in your new role at ICS?

A: I am most looking forward to working with every grade level and getting to know the whole student population. I can’t wait to build relationships with the students!

Q: Where do you go to Church?

A: I go to Gospel Grace Church downtown Salt Lake City, UT.

Q: What else would you like the ICS community to know about you?

A: I attended ICS for my senior year of high school so I can’t wait to be back as a teacher. In my spare time I enjoy getting outdoors whether that’s through hiking, going for walks, or playing sports with friends.