November 2022 Employee Spotlight

November 2022 Employee Spotlight

Congratulations, Ms. Potter, ICS third grade teacher!

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

This is my 28th year at ICS. I teach third grade and have the privilege of leading the elementary team as Lead Teacher.

What brought you to ICS?

To say that God brought me to ICS may sound cliche, but it truly is the only answer I can give. One morning in late July I received a phone call from a former principal to fill a last-minute opening he had at a school that I didn't even know existed. I even filled out the application after I had already been hired. Only God can work out a situation like that! 

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

My class is highly energetic and competitive. Lately, I was able to see a softer side of many of them emerge as they cared for the needs of a hurting classmate. That transformation made my heart smile!

What is your Deep Hope for your students and/or our school this year?

My deep hope for myself and my students is that as image bearers of God we would reflect a portion of His glory as we learn, grow, and work together to discover our role in the world around us.

A Jazzy Friday Night

By Jennifer Adema, ICS admissions director

Miss Potter has been on staff at ICS for 27 years. She has carried a love for the Utah Jazz for 35 years. Earlier this year, her calling and her passion collided on a special night. Miss Potter put in a request for tickets to a Utah Jazz game through the player donation program sponsored by team members of the Jazz.

Miss Potter’s request was honored! She received 30 complimentary tickets to the Jazz vs Clippers game on March 18, 2022. This meant the entire class could be included, as well as a few lucky chaperones! The night proved to be a fantastic time of building community and celebrating one of Utah’s beloved professional sports teams. 

Some of the Jazz key players were unable to compete against the Clippers due to injuries. However, this proved not to be a problem as the Jazz dominated the entire game. The final score was 121-92. 

For the majority of the students and chaperones, this was their first professional basketball game. What a fantastic night of staying out past bedtimes, riding the school bus downtown, feasting on arena snacks and cheering with friends.

For Miss Potter, this night wrapped up her birthday week! She was thrilled to share one of her favorite pastimes with her entire class. As important as learning is in the 3rd grade classroom, it’s also important to learn under the influence of a lifelong Jazz fan how to fully support the team! What a fun and special evening this was for our 3rd graders and their teacher. We celebrate our student’s “wins” in and out of the classroom. This Utah Jazz win on the court will not soon be forgotten!