Bountiful Elementary is excited to share our planned teaching teams for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. While staffing plans are always based on current enrollment and school needs, we wanted to give families a clear look at the teachers who will be supporting students at each grade level.
Some familiar faces will be moving into new roles, a few staff members will be beginning new chapters, and our Bobcat community will be welcoming two new educators to Bountiful Elementary.
Returning Staff in New Roles
The following teachers will continue to be part of the Bountiful Elementary team next year and will be moving into new grade level roles.
Jessica Payne is moving to 2nd grade
Vivian Meacham is moving to 5th grade DEEP
Chandler Allen is moving to 6th grade
Staff We Are Thanking and Celebrating
We also want to share that the following individuals will not be returning to Bountiful Elementary next year. We are grateful for the time, care, and dedication they have given to students, families, and staff. They have each made a meaningful impact on our Bobcat community and their presence will be missed.
Amber Hill | Teacher Assistant | Student Council Advisor | Musical Committee
Matthew Nelson | Sixth Grade
Please join us in thanking each of them and wishing them the very best in their next chapter!
New Staff Joining Bountiful
We are thrilled to welcome the following educators to our community for the 2026-2027 school year. They are excited to join our Bobcat family and begin building relationships. Each brings energy, care, and experience that will strengthen our already wonderful staff.
Heather Sohl | Third Grade
Mrs. Sohl is currently teaching 5th grade at Syracuse Elementary. She is in her 9th year of teaching and has previously taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. She's also been a computer prep teacher.
Sophie Olson | Fourth Grade
Mrs. Olson is currently teaching 4th grade at Windridge Elementary. She is in her 3rd year of teaching after graduating from Utah State University.
2026-2027 Teaching Teams by Grade Level
These are the educators who will welcome Bountiful Elementary students into classrooms and help make the 2026-2027 school year a great one.
Kindergarten
Julie Dixon
Melanie Luker
Kathy Palfreyman
1st Grade
Elena King
Hailey Maloney | DEEP
Grace Smith
Julie Willey
2nd Grade
Mindy Enfield
Jessica Payne
Mayra Suarez
Erin White | DEEP
3rd Grade
Emily Craven
Hannah Gibson | DEEP
Heather Sohl | NEW to Bountiful
4th Grade
Cami Crow | DEEP
Rachel Mackliet
Sophie Olson | NEW to Bountiful
5th Grade
Miriam Chin
Vivian Meacham | DEEP
Katelyn Shalvis
6th Grade
Chandler Allen
Jeni Hall
Please note that staffing assignments may shift based on enrollment and school needs before the start of the year. We are grateful for our Bountiful educators and excited for another strong year of learning, connection, and PAWSitive growth.