Golden Spike Elementary

“I believe every child to be capable of learning at high levels. This is why I encourage struggle and failure, so every child's eventual success really means something. I enjoy the learning. I enjoy the laughter. I enjoy the challenge. I enjoy watching them grow in knowledge and ability. Everyone should always be learning, including me. I am learning to play the piano, be a good listener, and to work in the yard even though I don't like it. Besides teaching, I enjoy reading, exercising, and building puzzles.” The kindergarten team is so lucky to have Lynette Tervort!

“I have been with BESD for 12 years and there is no place I would rather be. My passions include; cooking, camping, crocheting, spending time with my 6 children and husband, reading, and TEACHING!” We’d love to welcome Lea Flinders to Golden Spike!

“I am from Tremonton, UT. I love to spend time with my family & friends, play pickleball, go camping, and read. I’m so excited to be at Golden Spike with all the amazing teachers and students!” Welcome to Golden Spike Tayler Kent!

“I have been a para for 7 years and I just finished my bachelor’s degree in elementary education. I have 4 children who I love spending time with. I love to travel especially if it’s at the beach.” Jamie Keller will be joining our kindergarten team.

“I am a Chinese teacher in our school. In my classroom, I love to guide my students to experience, to feel, to pursue, to harvest! Good intentions are worth a lot when they lead to good actions. I believe learning happens when my students all enjoy the process.” Lian Wu (Sola) will be joining our 4th grade team teaching duel immersion.

Our Wednesday teacher introduction is Katrina Argyle. We are so excited to have her join the 3rd grade team! “I have been teaching for 23 years. I love to travel, quilt, camp and play with my grandkids. I'm excited to start this new adventure, in the new school, with new friends.”

For today’s teacher feature, we would like to introduce Ngoc Minh Anderson as our Art Teacher! “I love all forms of art including drawing, painting, jewelry making, printmaking and ceramic. In my free time I like to work in my vegetable garden, cooking, and go on camping trips with my husband, son, and two dogs. I am also a passionate creator; when inspirations strike me, you can find me working on multiple projects in my little studio.”

We would love to welcome Riley Davis to our second grade team. She is awesome and the kids will love her! "I’m Riley Davis! I just got married to my husband who I met at Utah State a few years ago! I have a one year old goldendoodle named captain who is full of love and energy and we go hiking and to the park often! I love books, music and camping, I also love plants and am often in my garden, I love learning and trying new things!"

Hello all, my name is Dax Sederholm. I am going to the assistant principal at Golden Spike Elementary this year. I am so excited to get to be a part of this awesome school. I love being in education and have experience as an elementary teacher, secondary teacher, a mentor to new teachers, and a technology coach. I have an amazing wife and three beautiful daughters. I like to spend time with my family, sports, and about anything that involves being outside. This coming school year is going to be the best and I can’t wait to start getting to know you all.

This is just the first of many introductions to the staff of Golden Spike Elementary! My name is Shaylyn Ekins and I will be your principal. I am convinced that being an educator is the best gig out there…and I absolutely love being a principal! Golden Spike will be the third school that I have had the privilege to lead…and I truly consider it a privilege. I love working with the dedicated teachers and support staff…they love your children and want them to succeed and so do I! I am so excited to meet your students and interact with you as parents to meet the needs of your children. So here we go…this is going to be an amazing year!

Okay to the outside! The grounds at Golden Spike are absolutely beautiful!

Here is a Sneak peek of how things are coming! I am getting so excited to have the students join us in this beautiful school! Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of what the classrooms look like.

Our fantastic secretaries Dana and Deanna checking out their new office space!

There are lots of opportunities to work at Golden Spike next year. Come join us for something amazing! https://www.besd.net/page/esp-jobs Custodian - Golden Spike - June 16, 2022 Functional Skills Para - 4.75 Hrs - Golden Spike - June 15, 2022 Functional Skills Para - 6 Hrs - Golden Spike - June 20, 2022 Functional Skills Preschool Para - Golden Spike - June 20, 2022 Student Custodian - Golden Spike - June 16, 2022

Welcome Golden Spike Golden Eagles! When students, staff, and families were surveyed for the mascot that they wanted to represent Golden Spike, the golden eagle came out on top! Some of the reasons included that golden eagles represent wisdom, courage, honesty and freedom. They are also noble, steady, consistent, adaptable, strong, intelligent, and they take care of each other. These are all traits that we want students and staff at Golden Spike Elementary to attain to! We are all so excited to learn with our Golden Spike Golden Eagles!

Fun at the combined Foothill/Mountain View PTA party! We are excited to join these two schools into Golden Spike and double our friends!

Mountain View teacher (and soon to be Golden Spike Golden Eagle) was recognized as a BESD Outstanding Elementary Teacher. We are so grateful for her hard work and what she does for kids!

Principal Shaylyn Ekins and Assistant Principal Dax Sederholm checking the progress of the school! We are so excited to welcome our Golden Spike Golden Eagles!

Teryl Jeffs and Shaylyn Ekins, new principals of Golden Spike Elementary, got to tour the building. The views are awesome!