Teaching and Learning Department
CONTENT AREAS
ACADEMIC CORE
SEMI-FINALS
March 24 6:00pm - Woods Cross High
March 25 6:00pm - Layton High
FINAL Spelling Bee
April 22 6:00pm - Farmington High
ELECTIVES AND ENRICHMENT
PROGRAMS
- Advanced Placement
- Athletics
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Credit Evaluation
- Davis Enhanced Education (Gifted & Talented)
- Online School
- MESA
- National Academic League
- STEM
Advanced Placement
Athletics
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Evaluation
Davis Enhanced Education (Gifted & Talented)
Elementary Programs: Grades K-6
Advanced Placement: Grades 9-12
International Baccalaureate: Grade 9-12
Online School
MESA
National Academic League
STEM
Belinda Kuck
Director
801-402-5209
bkuck@dsdmail.net
Timothy Best, Ed.D., CSCS
Health, Athletics & Physical Education, and Driver Education Section Director
801-402-7850
tbest@dsdmail.net
Tyson Grover
STEM Section Director
801-402-5108
tgrover@dsdmail.net
Traci Robbins
Humanities Section Director
801-402-5164
trobbins@dsdmail.net
STAFF MEMBERS
LEADERSHIP TEAM
- Belinda Kuck | Director
- Tim Best | Health, Athletics, Driver Education, and Physical Education Section Director
- Tyson Grover | STEM Section Director
- Traci Robbins | Humanities Section Director
Belinda Kuck | Director
Belinda Kuck
Teaching and Learning Director
bkuck@dsdmail.net
801-402-5145
Belinda received a B.A. in French from Utah State University and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah. She has served as a French teacher, librarian, and assistant principal at Clearfield High School and as a curriculum supervisor and assistant director of the Teaching and Learning department in Davis School District. She was named to the district's Hall of Fame in 1994 and recognized in 2014 as the Utah Educational Library Media Association Administrator of the Year.
Her responsibilities as the Director of Teaching and Learning include oversight of all Humanities, STEM and Healthy Lifestyles standards, curriculum, professional learning, and related student programs, competitions and events.
Belinda is passionate about students and teachers and learning. She wants students to be prepared to pursue any opportunity. Teachers need to be supported with excellent professional learning in teaching practices, provided with evidence-based instructional materials and time to implement both. Parents are the student's first teachers and are our partners working together for Learning First!
Tim Best | Health, Athletics, Driver Education, and Physical Education Section Director
Tim Best
Health, Athletics, Driver Education, and Physical Education Section Director
tbest@dsdmail.net
801-402-7850
Tyson Grover | STEM Section Director
Tyson Grover
STEM Section Director
Science Curriculum Supervisor
tgrover@dsdmail.net
801-864-8604
As the STEM Director for Davis School District, Tyson is committed to promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in Utah. The STEM team is dedicated to establishing a K-12 STEM framework that includes STEM-focused curriculum, systemic professional learning for teachers and administrators, established outcomes for STEM, and extracurricular connections. He provides support to thousands of teachers throughout the district and works tirelessly to cultivate a culture of innovation. He received the 2018 Governors Medal for Science and Technology and the Northern Utah Curriculum Consortium 2017 Leadership Award. To further promote STEM collaboration across the state, he is a founder of the Utah Science Curriculum Consortium, which aims to promote science education collaboration between districts and schools throughout Utah.
Traci Robbins | Humanities Section Director
Traci Robbins
Humanities Section Director
trobbins@dsdmail.net
801-402-5164
Traci L. Robbins serves as Humanities Director for the Davis School District. The humanities are academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative. As Humanities Director, Traci will support educational development in the following disciplines:
- Language Arts
- World Language
- Social Studies
- Fine Arts
- Immersion
- Libraries
Traci Robbins is committed to the continued excellence of and the promotion and exploration of all things HUMAN. The Humanities Team works tirelessly to support teachers and school leaders in bringing the highest quality curriculum, instruction, and professional learning available for optimal teaching and learning. Traci will continue to cultivate an appreciation for and an understanding of the ARTS as she seeks ways to enhance the extraordinary opportunities available to the students of Davis School District. Traci Robbins was a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal in the Davis School District. Her passion and dedication to students has earned her many award including Utah Distinguished Principal.
Explorations of the Humanities
Through exploration of the humanities we learn how to think creatively and critically, to reason, and to ask questions. Because these skills allow us to gain new insights into everything from poetry and paintings to business models and politics, humanistic subjects have been at the heart of a liberal arts education since the ancient Greeks first used them to educate their citizens.
Understanding Our World
Research into the human experience adds to our knowledge about our world. Through the work of humanities scholars, we learn about the values of different cultures, about what goes into making a work of art, about how history is made. Their efforts preserve the great accomplishments of the past, help us understand the world we live in, and give us tools to imagine the future.
Bringing Clarity to the Future
Today, humanistic knowledge continues to provide the ideal foundation for exploring and understanding the human experience. Investigating a branch of philosophy might get you thinking about ethical questions. Learning another language might help you gain an appreciation for the similarities in different cultures. Contemplating a sculpture might make you think about how an artist's life affected her creative decisions. Reading a book from another region of the world, might help you think about the meaning of democracy. Listening to a history course might help you better understand the past, while at the same time offer you a clearer picture of the future.
OFFICE STAFF
- Keri Moore | Office Manager
- Jayne Barkdull | Health, Athletics, and PE Secretary
- Margo Hammond | STEM Secretary
- Dana Kearl | Humanities Secretary
- Julie Sargent | STEM Secretary
- Michelle Golightly | Humanities Secretary
- Charley Snider | Humanities Secretary
- Sharon Gold | Gifted Programs Secretary
Keri Moore | Office Manager
kemoore@dsdmail.net
801-402-5145
Keri is head secretary for the Teaching and Learning Department. Additionally, she coordinates office activities for Secondary Social Studies.
Jayne Barkdull | Health, Athletics, and PE Secretary
jbarkdull@dsdmail.net
801-402-5101
Margo Hammond | STEM Secretary
mhammond@dsdmail.net
801-402-5251
Dana Kearl | Humanities Secretary
Julie Sargent | STEM Secretary
jsargent@dsdmail.net
801-402-5128
Michelle Golightly | Humanities Secretary
Charley Snider | Humanities Secretary
csnider@dsdmail.net
801-402-5283
Sharon Gold | Gifted Programs Secretary
sgold@dsdmail.net
801-402-5100
CONTENT AREA SUPERVISORS
- Monica Flint | K-6 Social Studies, Libraries
- Jo Carmiol | K-12 World Languages
- Annette Fonnesbeck | K-12 Science and Engineering
- Christopher Hall | 7-12 Social Studies
- Jon Hyatt | Instructional Materials
- Matt King | 7-12 English Language Arts
- MaryEllen Marx | K-6 Coding and Robotics
- Angela Morales | K-6 English Language Arts
- Carol Nef | Blended Learning
- Sheri Sauve | Gifted and Talented
- Shanda Stenger | K-12 Fine Arts
- Trish Syversen | Secondary Mathematics
Monica Flint | K-6 Social Studies, Libraries
Monica Flint
Elementary Social Studies Supervisor
Library Media Supervisor
mflint@dsdmail.net
801-402-5179
Monica Flint has vast experience in the Teaching & Learning Department as she has been involved with many programs, initiatives, and curricular changes over the years. Her focused has been on literacy in many aspects through mentoring Language Arts coaches, training teachers, Storytelling events, History Day competitions, ILS programs, and library programs.
Monica is completing her Master in Educational Leadership degree with WGU. She also has a Master of Education degree with Advanced Reading Endorsement from USU. She also has a Library Media Endorsement. Monica is a former elementary teacher and loves promoting effective teaching and learning for students and teachers.
Jo Carmiol | K-12 World Languages
Annette Fonnesbeck | K-12 Science and Engineering
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.
Christopher Hall | 7-12 Social Studies
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.
Jon Hyatt | Instructional Materials
Matt King | 7-12 English Language Arts
Matt King
Secondary English Language Arts Supervisor
making@dsdmail.net
801-402-5204
Matt is a long-time resident of Davis County, having graduated from Adelaide, South Davis Jr., Woods Cross High, with BA and MA degrees in English Teaching and Educational Leadership from BYU. Before joining the Teaching and Learning Department Matt taught 3rd and 6th grades at Boulton Elementary and English at Timpview High School (Provo SD), Central Davis Junior High, and South Davis Junior High.
MaryEllen Marx | K-6 Coding and Robotics
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.
Angela Morales | K-6 English Language Arts
Carol Nef | Blended Learning
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 | Gifted and Talented
Sheri Sauve
Davis Enhanced Education Programs Supervisor
ssauve@dsdmail.net
801-402-5111
Shanda Stenger | K-12 Fine Arts
Shanda Stenger
K-12 Fine Arts Supervisor
sstenger@dsdmail.net
801-402-5104 (office)