Brenda Jensen
Infant & Toddler Inclusion Coordinator
Brenda is a dedicated Infant/Toddler Interventionist with a deep commitment to supporting early developmental growth in young children. This is her fourth year at Elizabeth Academy, following over 20 years of experience as a paraprofessional with the Emery County School District. Additionally, Brenda brings valuable experience as a youth program counselor, further enhancing her expertise in supporting and nurturing young learners.
At Elizabeth Academy, Brenda applies her extensive background in early childhood education and special education to create and implement individualized intervention plans tailored to the unique needs of infants and toddlers. Her approach emphasizes providing supportive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate strategies to help children overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
Renowned for her patience, creativity, and thorough understanding of early development, Brenda excels in collaborating with families and other professionals to ensure a cohesive and effective support system. She is dedicated to staying informed about the latest research and best practices in infant and toddler intervention to deliver exceptional care.
Outside of her professional role, Brenda enjoys traveling to new places and spending time on the ranch/farm in Idaho. These experiences enrich her perspective and contribute to her effectiveness in working with children. Her extensive experience and unwavering dedication make her a highly valued advocate for both children and their families.
Therapy Staff
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Sofia Rigolon
Academic Director, Secondary Campus Principal, Spanish See Bio: Sofia Rigolon -
Christine Strubell
Secondary Campus School Counselor, Student Council See Bio: Christine Strubell -
Holly Postma-Curry
Administrative Assistant and Behavior Coordinator, Student Council, Humanities See Bio: Holly Postma-Curry -
Paige Pearce
Infant & Toddler Inclusion Coordinator See Bio: Paige Pearce -
Britta McAllister
Secondary Language Arts, Humanities See Bio: Britta McAllister -
Sam Gines
Interventionist See Bio: Sam Gines -
Shana Thomas
Secondary Interventionist, Math See Bio: Shana Thomas -
Chassie Bunker
Department Head, Dance See Bio: Chassie Bunker -
Hayley Stoddard
Dance See Bio: Hayley Stoddard -
Rachel Romney
Visual Arts See Bio: Rachel Romney -
Jasmin Zischler
Physical Education See Bio: Jasmin Zischler -
Diego Lopez
Library See Bio: Diego Lopez -
Ellen Abbott
Library & Literacy See Bio: Ellen Abbott -
Alexis Hanks
Literacy Support See Bio: Alexis Hanks -
Caroline Lillo
Spanish See Bio: Caroline Lillo -
Lauren Kurt
Speech Therapy See Bio: Lauren Kurt -
Shanone Sargent
Speech See Bio: Shanone Sargent -
Taylor Permenter
Physical Therapy See Bio: Taylor Permenter -
Brenda Jensen
Infant & Toddler Inclusion Coordinator See Bio: Brenda Jensen -
Majo Moss
Early Childhood Inclusion Coordinator See Bio: Majo Moss -
Danielle Rehmann
Lower Elementary Inclusion Coordinator See Bio: Danielle Rehmann -
Layne Fleischmann
Upper Elementary Inclusion Coordinator See Bio: Layne Fleischmann -
Jennifer Courtright
Reading Intervention See Bio: Jennifer Courtright -
Kat Kirk
Secondary Film, Microeconomy, Field Trips See Bio: Kat Kirk -
April Norby
Secondary Department Head, Visual Art See Bio: April Norby -
Rachel Kucera
Primary School Music Teacher, Music Therapy See Bio: Rachel Kucera -
Melou Stewart-Cline
Music Therapy See Bio: Melou Stewart-Cline -
Lauren Annen
Occupational Therapy See Bio: Lauren Annen -
Stacy Gray
Post Secondary Teacher, Theater See Bio: Stacy Gray -
Carrie Ormsby
Secondary Speech Therapist, Life Skills See Bio: Carrie Ormsby -
Olga Malloy
Secondary Department Head, Science, Math, SPED See Bio: Olga Malloy