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About Ms. Merrill

Education
B.S. in Speech Communication, Utah State University
 
Special awards
I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I'm also working on my Professional Teaching License for the next 2 years.
 
Home town
Salt Lake City, Utah
 
Hobbies
I love kickboxing, reading, hiking, cooking, singing and dancing to loud music! :)
 
Family
I am a military spouse and we have 4 daughters.We moved to Colorado from Oahu. Our oldest graduated from Legend and my youngest two children attend AACP.
 
Volunteering
I volunteer with my church most Sundays. I have also taught many homeschool Co-op classes varying from Public Speaking, American History, and preschool.
 
My Favorites
I'm also happy to accept party favor items that work well as classroom rewards.
Allergies: I love a good protein bar, hot chocolate, and all things Trader Joe's.
Coffee/tea: I don't drink coffee, but I love a coke zero or an almond milk hot chocolate. :)
Snack: Protein bars, string cheese, pop chips, mentos chewing gum, and black licorice.
Night out restaurant: In n Out, Cafe Rio, Chipotle, and Chic Fil A
Lunch restaurant: Jimmy Johns, Chic Fil A, Cafe Rio
Place to shop: Amazon, Athleta, Gap, and Target.
Movies (out or in): Home!
Bookstore: Amazon
Holiday: Christmas, then close second Halloween
Flower: Dahlia
Color: Olive green or peacock blue!  (ALL of the fall colors!)
Sports team(s): USU Aggies! :)
Silly fact about me: I love public speaking and dancing to music!