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Born and Raised: Kellie was born in Bossier City, Louisiana (pronounced Bozure) and grew up in Hallsville, Texas – population 1, 556. An honest-to-goodness one stoplight town.
What brought her to St. George: Mark and Kellie moved their family to St. George 7 years ago when Mark got hired to teach seminary for the church. When he was hired, they got a choice between St. George, UT or Albuquerque NM- Kellie emphatically said, “Pick St. George- I don’t want to live in Albuquerque!”
Kids: Kellie and Mark have four awesome kids: Isaac (11- but he’ll be 12 end of August); Emma (9); Elie (5) and Rachel (3.5)
Schooling: Kellie started out at Ricks Jr. College and went there for her associates, then decided to serve a mission (she went to Anaheim, CA Spanish speaking). When she got home from her mission she transferred to BYU-Provo and earned a Secondary English Teaching Degree. She taught HS English for 5 years and then started working as an online teacher with Utah Online School (sponsored by Washington County School District). In 2009 she went back to get her Masters and graduated from SUU in 2011 with a MA in Education. In 2012, she went back to earn her Administrative Endorsement and has been the principal of Utah Online HS since January 2013. She loves teenage kids and loves teaching and getting a chance to work with them at both school and church.
How did they meet: Mark was a member-referral J Kellie’s best friend from her mission and Mark’s best friend from his mission were cousins and they actually met when Mark came over from Colorado to be best man in his companion’s wedding. The official first time they met each was at 6:00 am in the Provo baptistery. Kellie was impressed that Mark didn’t slaughter the Spanish names they got that day so when she was invited to come to the wedding reception the next evening- it was a no brainer! In October they will be married for 14 years.
Hobbies: Kellie loves to run- it is very cathartic for her. She loves the beach and loves laying out and getting tan even more. Crossfit, biking, hiking, shopping, movie nights with the family, traveling etc.. you name it.
Unique: While living in Colorado- Kellie got to teach at Mark’s Alma Mater and work with the teachers he had in HS (very fun experience!)
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