Hello everyone!  I'm Mrs. Black and I love being a part of the wonderful community at Upland Terrace Elementary.  I've been teaching for 13 years and I've taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades (sometimes even a combination of those grades).  I graduated from Utah Valley University with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and I have my ESL endorsement as well as my gifted/talented endorsement.  I live in Sandy, UT with my husband (who teaches 5th grade at Driggs Elementary), our three year old Brittany spaniel puppy named Indie, and our sweet baby boy Alex (who was born in November 2023). I don't have a lot of spare time outside of school, but when I do find some, I really enjoy painting and reading.  I also love to cook, work in the garden, and travel just about anywhere.

I grew up in a small town in central Utah called Richfield (we're talking like less than 4 traffic lights in the whole area!) and it's where I gained a love of animals, the outdoors, and science.  I have two older sisters (one in California and one in Tennessee).  My parents now live in St. George, UT and we like to venture that way when it's not too hot.

I love everything about teaching - there's nothing else I'd rather do! I look forward to working with you and your amazing students this year.