INTERMOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BLOG
From South Carolina to Salt Lake City, Meet Darah Doty
Darah Doty came to ICS by way of South Carolina. The opportunity to teach at a strong Christian school motivated Darah to apply for the second grade teacher position.
Relocated from South Carolina to Salt Lake City, Meet Darah Doty
Darah Doty came to ICS by way of South Carolina. The opportunity to teach at a strong Christian school motivated Darah to apply for the second grade teacher position. Her faith in God is integrated in everything she does in the classroom. Her faith influences how she views each student, how she problem solves and of course, the foundation of academics.
Mrs. Doty’s favorite part about coming to work every day is being with her students. When she’s not in the classroom, she enjoys a variety of hobbies. She's an avid reader, knitter, and baker. To stay active, she enjoys working out and hiking. And here's a fun fact: Mrs. Doty is a big hockey fan!
The Doty family has been attending Evangelical Free Church. Darah’s two sons are students at ICS; Matthew is a freshman and Jonathan is in his junior year.
We are grateful the Dotys landed in Utah! Please join us in giving Mrs. Doty a warm ICS welcome. We're confident she will be a blessing to our second graders and the ICS community!
Meet Mrs. Huebner!
Learn more about Mrs. Huebner, ICS new elementary aide for second grade!
Meet Mrs. Huebner!
What's your new ICS title and position?
I am the new elementary aide for the 2nd grade class.
Where are you from? If you're not originally from UT, how did you end up here?
I am originally from Texas, born and raised. I went to college at Biola University in California where they have mission trips to Utah during spring break. I was a part of these trips for three years, then became a children’s ministry intern at a church in Utah during the summer of 2003. The Lord had put on my heart from the very beginning that I wanted to move here when I graduated, and then He provided a way for that to come to fruition.
Where do you go to Church?
My family and I have been attending Salt Lake Ev Free for over 10 years now.
What is something most people don't know about you?
I love to travel, and some of my most memorable times have been overseas. When I was 17, I traveled with my family to Israel, and it has deeply influenced how I read the Bible ever since.
What are you looking forward to most in your new role at ICS?
I’m looking forward to being part of the community and meeting the students I will be working with!
Tell us about your family!
I’m married to Toby who is my better half in every way! You may think that’s cliche until you meet him. We have four kids ranging in ages from 8-14, one Australian shepherd and two cats. It’s a raucous party!
What else would you like the ICS community to know about you?
I love coffee and reading classics. I am always game to go on a road trip with my family. This year we finally completed visiting Utah’s Mighty Five national parks.
Welcome to ICS, Mrs. Huebner! Your ICS community is looking forward to getting to know you more this fall. We’ll see you soon!
Meet Mrs. Roach!
Learn more about Mrs. Roach, ICS new second grade teacher!
Meet Mrs. Roach!
What's your new ICS title and position?
I am very excited to be the new second grade teacher at ICS!
Where are you from? If you're not originally from UT, how did you end up here?
I was born in Tennessee, but have lived in a total of eight states in the U.S.A and one country internationally. We are now moving down to Utah (from Idaho) because my husband is a Delta pilot and has been based in Salt Lake City (SLC). We love all of the outdoor activities like backpacking, skiing, and rock climbing and think that SLC will be a perfect fit for us!
Where do you go to Church?
We haven’t officially moved down to SLC yet, but when we do, we will be attending the Wasatch Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church.
What is something most people don't know about you?
Most people don’t know that I secretly love adrenaline filled activities. I have many fears, but I always find it empowering to overcome them!
What are you looking forward to most in your new role at ICS?
I am looking forward to meeting my new students and getting to know them! I can’t wait to see what Jesus has in store for us in second grade!
Tell us about your family!
My husband and I will be celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary in July. We love traveling together, and this past year we visited a total of 14 countries! It’s just the two of us for now, but we are looking to grow our family with a puppy soon!
What else would you like the ICS community to know about you?
You will quickly learn that a few of my favorite things include being outside, traveling to new places, taking care of my plants, eating sour candies, watching football, and most importantly, spending time with Jesus. I can't wait to meet everyone and get to know you all!
Welcome to ICS, Mrs. Roach! Your ICS community is looking forward to getting to know you more this fall. We’ll see you soon!
April 2022 Employee Spotlight
Mrs. MacAvoy, second grade teacher
How long have you been at ICS and what do you do?
I’ve been teaching second and third graders for five years and this is my first year at ICS. I am the second grade teacher.
What brought you to ICS?
I joined the ICS family with the desire to provide Christ-centered, Christian education for young children.
What is one thing that has happened at school recently that you'd like to share?
On St. Patrick’s Day, our class had fun doing math activities with Lucky Charms cereal! We made bar graphs and pie charts using the marshmallows. It was a fun and tasty time!
What is your hope for your students and/or our school this year?
I hope that my students will gain a love for learning, grow in their God-given strengths, and develop a greater understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Meet Mrs. MacAvoy!
Meet Mrs. MacAvoy, ICS’ new second grade teacher!
What's your new ICS title and position? I am going to be the new second grade teacher at ICS.
Where are you from? If you're not originally from UT, how did you end up here? I’m originally from Virginia but currently live in Sugarhouse. My family and I moved to Utah in 2013 to be a part of church planting around Salt Lake City.
Where do you go to Church? I attend Gospel Grace Church, where my husband is a bi-vocational pastor.
Tell us about your family! I have been married to Josh for 15 years; we have three energetic boys. We like to go hiking, spend time outside, and play board games together. We also have a cute labradoodle named Chase!
What is something most people don't know about you? OR What are you most passionate about? I am passionate about teaching kids, so I pursued an undergraduate degree in elementary education, taught in three different states, and have always taught kids at my church.
What are you looking forward to most in your new role at ICS? I am so excited to get into the classroom with eager learners. I have always taught in a public school and am looking forward to teaching within a Christian context, where I can help the kids understand the Bible.
What else would you like the ICS community to know about you? When I am not teaching, I love reading, running, and watching Hallmark movies.
Welcome to ICS, Mrs. MacAvoy! We are excited for you to be a part of the lion community!