Teacher Bio's
Melinda Rasmussen
Lead Teacher 5th grade
Melinda Rasmussen is excited to continue her teaching career at Bridge! She graduated from Weber State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. This will be her seventh year teaching, and sixth year teaching fifth grade.
She is married, and has four children. She loves to get out and enjoy the mountains with her beloved horses, and attend barrel racing events when she can. She is an avid ATV and dirt bike enthusiast! Melinda also enjoys reading, art, sports and fitness, and being with her family.
Melinda is passionate about guiding students to be resilient, persistent, and confident! She’s delighted about being able to personalize all that she does for her students, and creating a successful and enjoyable learning experience for them at Bridge!
Kaitlin Vigil
5th Grade ELA
Kaitlin graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Last year, she taught 4th grade ELA and is so excited to move up with her students this year!
She grew up in Alaska and moved around following her father who was in the Air Force, she moved to Utah when she was in Junior High. She loves doing everything you can think of outdoors. Kaitlin loves hiking with her dogs, riding her horses and camping every chance she gets.
Kaitlin has always wanted to work with children and is very passionate about her work. She is excited to help her students achieve their goals and watch them grow throughout the year.
Ali Hill
5th grade math
Ali (Alberta), originally grew up in beautiful Hailey, ID. After graduating high school she went on to attend the University of Utah and receive a Bachelors of Science in Sociology and a certificate in Criminology. Quickly after graduating she found her love of working with children and began a position as a paraeducator for Special Education. After working for a year as a paraeducator, she went on to earn her teaching license and teach Special Education. This will be Ali's 5th year as a teacher and 4th year teaching 5th grade.
She loves math and is excited to continue to work with the Eureka Math Curriculum. Ali has horses, goats, dogs and a mini-pony. She will also be welcoming her first child this October. She is looking forward to an amazing year ahead in 5th grade!
Ashley Crowther
5th Grade Para-Educator and Part Time Teacher
Hi, my name is Ashley Crowther. This is my third year at Bridge. I absolutely love working in fifth grade and think it is one of the most impactful ages to teach. I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I am so excited to make a difference in all of my students lives. I LOVE to teach but one of my favorite things is helping students build their self confidence and realize they are so much smarter than they think.
I have two wild boys, a two year old and a four year old. I have been married to my sweet husband for 7 years. I am a huge Harry Potter nerd and could probably watch the movies every single day and never get sick of them. I love the color green, going to the movies, reading, Halloween, rainy days, and playing board games. I love to travel and explore although my favorite place will always be Disneyland. I am currently a student at WGU, earning my Bachelors in Elementary Education.
Krystal Ricks
Para Educator
I am Krystal and I am so excited to be a 5th grade Para at this amazing school! I live in Syracuse with my husband and 3 kids, one of which is a bullfrog! They mean the world to me!
I spend a lot of time training/riding my horses, they are a challenge and so rewarding all at once which I love. I can't wait to work with the kids here at Bridge to hopefully be a staple in their lives with even a small impact on them.
Jenny Stark
Para Educator
Hi there! My name is Jenny Stark. I was born and raised in Utah. I currently live in Roy, UT with my family. I'm very excited to work with everyone at Bridge! Some of my related work experience includes working as a life skills instructor with disabled adults and working as a teacher's aide in the preschool setting. In my spare time, I love to crochet and knit, create art, bake, and spend time with my family. We also love watching movies together, taking hikes or walks, having picnics, and camping. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone better and helping at this school!