Andra Thorne
K-12 Fine Arts Supervisor
athorne@dsdmail.net
801-402-5104

Andra comes to the District office from Davis High School where she was the theater teacher for 20 years. She holds a BS from Weber State University with a double major in Theatre Arts Education and Communications and an MA in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University. Andra has done extensive work with arts integration and served as a Beverly Taylor Sorenson art specialist at Stewart Elementary. Andra was the creator and director of "Ready, Set, PLAY!" a high school arts integration group that traveled to district elementary schools implementing arts instruction with core subjects. Andra's background includes music, dance, directing, producing, design and technical theater. She is currently serving as president of the Utah Advisory Council of Theater Teachers and is a founding member of the Utah Partnership for Arts Education. She has presented at conferences around the state covering numerous theater and educational practices. She is excited and happy to serve performing and visual art students and teachers K-12 in the Davis School District. When she's not attending concerts and plays, Andra loves to camp with her family, nap, cook, tap dance, lay in the sun, and play with her puppy, Burton Guster Thorne. 

Chera Fernelius
Secondary English Language Arts Supervisor
cfernelius@dsdmail.net
801-402-5204

Prior to joining the central office, Chera taught English 7, English 8/Honors English 8, and READ 180 at Farmington Jr. High. Prior, she taught in Canyons School District. Chera has completed a Reading Endorsement and holds a Master's degree in Teaching and is an adjunct instructor in the MAT program at Westminster, teaching English Methods and Curriculum Design and Management at the graduate level. 

Monica Flint
Elementary Social Studies Supervisor
Library Media Supervisor
mflint@dsdmail.net
801-401-5179
 

Annette Fonnesbeck
Elementary Science and Engineering Supervisor
afonnesbeck@dsdmail.net
801-402-5145

Annette received a B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education with an endorsement in math from Utah State University. She also received her STEM endorsement from Weber State University in 2016 with the first Davis cohort. In her current roles within the district, she has lead teams of teachers in unpacking the new 6-8 SEEd Standards for the state, writing SEEd Storyline science curriculum and assessments, developing science Canvas courses, and designing and presenting 3D Science and Strand Training professional developments. She is currently working on her Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Weber State University where her research is focused on how to implement differentiated professional development through blended learning.

Heather Gross 
Elementary English Language Arts Supervisor
hgross@dsdmail.net
801-402-5223

Christopher Hall
Secondary Social Studies Supervisor
chall@dsdmail.net
801-402-5328

Chris is a former Social Studies teacher and received a B.S in geography from Weber State University and then attended Syracuse University for graduate studies. He has wide experience in teacher training, having worked as a consultant for the College Board since 2001.  He was recognized as Secondary Teacher of the Year by Davis School District in 2006 and received the national Distinguished Geography Teacher in Secondary Education by the National Council of Geographic Education in 2007.  His passion is the promotion of effective instruction for all students.

Lindsay Henderson
Secondary Mathematics Supervisor
lhenderson@dsdmail.net
801-402-5288

Lindsay earned her B.S. in Mathematics and Geology from the University of Utah.  She spent 15 years teaching all levels and subjects of 7th - 12th grade Mathematics in Salt Lake City School District. Most recently, Lindsey has held leadership roles in two educational technology startups where she designed, created and led educators through STEM certification courses.  Additionally, she wrote and curated NGSS and Mathematics Common Core-aligned learning experiences and fostered communities of students, parents, and educators who are passionate about STEM!  Lindsey is driven by a strong desire for equal access to rigor for all students, collaborative instructional experiences, inquiry-based methodologies, project-based learning, scaffolded instructional techniques, inspiring self-directed learners, honing student's 21st Century Skills, and she is absolutely crazy about her Scottish Kilt kittens (don't ask her about them unless you have at least an hour to kill)!

Branden Lansing
World Languages Supervisor
Dual Language Immersion Programs
blansing@dsdmail.net 
801-402-5147

Branden Lansing currently holds a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Design and received his B.A. in German with a French Minor. He is a fluent speaker of both French and German. He spent 8 years in the elementary French immersion classroom after teaching at the Jr. High and High School level, both French and German.

MaryEllen Marx
Elementary Coding and Robotics
macarlson@dsdmail.net
801-402-5790 

MaryEllen started in Davis School district as a classroom teacher and taught grades K through 4 for 14 years.  As a classroom teacher, MaryEllen received the first CARE award given to a teacher in Davis School District and was recognized by the Math Teacher Academy.  As a supervisor, MaryEllen currently oversees the Elementary Keyboarding and Coding programs, but she has also overseen the K-2 Math program, PD Pro, and the district's Professional Learning Communities.  MaryEllen has a BS in Elementary Education and a MA in Learning and Technology.  She is also ESL endorsed and certified as both a SMARTS and a Blended Learning Live facilitator.  MaryEllen is the mother of five daughters and  the grandmother of 1 grandson and 1 grand daughter.

Carol Nef
Blended Learning
cnef@dsdmail.net
801-402-5237 (office)
801-529-3898 (mobile)

Carol began her career in Davis School District as a classroom teacher and taught grades 5 and 6 for 14 years.  As a classroom teacher, Carol served on numerous district committees and taught M³ Modeling Mathematical Methods for Elementary Math.  As a supervisor, Carol currently oversees the Blended Learning initiative along with the Gradebook and DESK, but she has also overseen the Digital Teaching for elementary, 1:1 project, and Professional Learning Communities.  Carol has a BA in Elementary Education and a MEd in Curriculum & Instruction with endorsements in Spanish, Music, ESL, Math Level II, and Educational Technology.  She is certified as a Blended Learning Live facilitator and is a Microsoft Innovative Educator.  

Sheri Sauve
Davis Enhanced Education Programs Supervisor
ssauve@dsdmail.net
801-402-5111