1/2 COMMUNITY

Ann Wager grew up moving frequently for her dad’s job with ATK (now part of Northrop Grumman), living in Utah, California, and Florida. Each move brought new adventures and friendships, and one of her favorite memories was watching rocket launches from her backyard in Florida — they would shake her house like an earthquake!

She earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Brigham Young University and also studied at BYU–Hawaii. She later served a church mission in Hong Kong, where she developed a love for the Chinese people, culture, and Cantonese language.

Several years after marrying, Ann and her husband settled in Box Elder County for his career in planning and zoning. They have loved raising their two children here and enjoy being part of the community. She obtained her teaching license through graduate-level coursework in education and has spent the past nine years teaching in Box Elder School District — including PE, 5th grade, 6th grade language arts, and 7th grade Utah studies. This past year, her love for learning and her experiences relocating inspired her to earn her real estate license. 

In Ann's free time, she loves spending time with family and friends — whether they're watching movies, playing pickleball or tennis, paddleboarding, singing karaoke, playing games, or just enjoying good conversation. She also enjoys reading, writing, and finding new ways to keep learning and growing.

She's thrilled to be part of the 1/2 Crew at Promontory — from the moment she toured the school, she knew it was a special place.

Kylie Bliss grew up in the small town of Delta, Utah, where she was known in grade school as the girl with her nose in a book and was closer with the school librarian than her own teachers. She earned her elementary education degree from Utah State University and has gained experience across all elementary levels. She has a special love for the younger grades and is thrilled to bring her love of learning into the 1/2 community.

In her classroom, Miss Bliss creates a safe and welcoming space where students feel valued and excited to learn. She focuses on teamwork, kindness, and a growth mindset. She believes expeditionary learning not only makes learning fun but also helps students develop a deeper, more lasting understanding of every subject. She’s excited to be part of a school that values curiosity, creativity, and meaningful exploration. 

Miss Bliss is a lifelong learner at heart, whether she’s diving into a good book, an educational podcast, or finding a new hobby. Her love for Greek mythology, Harry Potter, and Dungeons & Dragons fuels her creativity and sense of wonder. When she’s not in the classroom, she can be found crafting something by hand, enjoying the outdoors, making music, or gathering friends for a game night.

Ms. Lindsay Phenes grew up in Tremonton and moved to Brigham City in 2006 after marrying her husband. Together, they have three teenage daughters and two adorable dogs, Pickles and Dilly.

 

Ms. Lindsay spent five years in the Box Elder School District as a substitute teacher and math paraprofessional. Her passion for education grew during that time, inspiring her to pursue a degree in Elementary Education at Utah State University. After earning her Bachelor’s degree, she taught 5th grade for three years before joining Promontory in 2024.

 

Ms. Lindsay believes that meaningful learning and personal growth can only occur when a foundation of mutual respect and trust is established. She prioritizes building authentic relationships with her students and their families, understanding that a supportive and respectful environment is essential for academic and emotional development.

 

When she's not in the classroom, Ms. Lindsay enjoys camping with her family—though she proudly considers herself a "glamper" rather than a traditional camper. Her favorite adventures include spending time around the campfire while making lasting memories with loved ones, or curling up on the couch to read a twisty psychological thriller. 

April Stoddart grew up in an adventurous family being the 10th of 11 children.  She grew up in Utah and has lived in New York, Oregon and currently North Ogden with her husband and two kids.  

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April home schooled her two children for 15 years and taught 6 years in a local commonwealth school.  She received her Bachelor's of Science from Weber State University  and is working on her Masters of Education at WGU.  April taught at Maria Montessori and Capstone Classical Academy and is very excited to join the family here at Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning.

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April loves to travel and learn about the world and cultures and what they have to teach us.  She wants to share that love of learning with her students and feels that Expeditionary Learning gives children the tools to explore the wonders of the world and how we each can make a difference.

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April says, “The idea of letting the child learn from his/her environment and the tools provided for exploration is key to why Expeditionary Learning resonates with me. I feel that education is more than what you find in books. It is learning to see the world around us, learning from it, and finding our place in it. It’s about learning how we have an affect upon each other as well as our surroundings. I believe that children are born with an innate curiosity and desire to learn. By providing various opportunities to explore the world around them, reading classical, living books and using hands-on tools as way of learning concepts, that innate curiosity and a love of learning is born.“