Miss Houtz

Grades taught & where?

 Speech Language Pathology in pre-school through 6th grade for 3 years in Ogden School District before starting in Weber School District in 2017.

Education (include any certifications or endorsements you have obtained).

 Bachelors degree in Communication Disorders from BYU. Masters degree in Communication Science Disorders from U of U.

Who/What inspired you to go into education?

 A family member had a stroke when I was in junior high, so attending physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions with them piqued my interest. I wanted to be a teacher when I was young because I had great teachers growing up. The two naturally came together during my college years.

What do you do when you aren't in school?

 Exercise (especially running), watch Hallmark, read books, travel, spend time with family.

Favorite quote or your philosophy on education?

 Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. —Aristotle

Favorite book?

 The Count of Monte Cristo

Something Interesting about you:

 I speak French.

Your favorite things:

 Chocolate--especially when mixed with caramel; Gatorade; Target; Crumbl, Costa Vida, Zupas, basically any food except sushi; sticky notes; Extra Polar Ice gum.

What is your favorite Leader In Me habit and why?

Seek first to understand then to be understood--listening and really hearing people is a rare ability. Lots of hard situations can be worked through if people are willing to listen rather than wait for their turn to talk.