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Castle Pines

About Ms. Merrill

Education
B.S. in Speech Communication, Utah State University

Special awards
Magna Cum laude
 
Home town
Salt Lake City, UT
 
Birthday
October 14
 
Hobbies
I love to exercise, hiking, singing, cooking, reading, and also love a great family movie at home.

Family
I am married to a 25 year Army veteran who is stationed in Colorado. We have four daughters. Two of which attend AACP, one is at Legend HS, the oldest is currently serving an LDS mission in Canada.

Volunteering
I volunteer every week, sometimes multiple times per week at church. I also volunteer to help in my community with park clean-ups.
 
My Favorites
Classroom wishes: I love colored post-its, teacher pens, and love to give my students items from "Ms.Merrill's Magic Bag." These items include water bottle stickers, cute erasers, and keychains. I also am always in search of great fidgets for my classes. They love variety in this department!
I am always in need of new headphones for my classes, since they break with frequent use.
Allergies: None.
Coffee/tea: I love Perk hot chocolate, coke zero, and all BCAA's. :)
Snack: Built PUFF Protein bars, Popchips, and string cheese.
Night out restaurant: In n Out, Cafe Rio, and Panera.
Lunch restaurant: Cafe Rio or Panera
Place to shop: Athleta, Amazon, Target, and Marshalls.
Movies (out or in): Home with a cozy blanket!
Bookstore: Amazon
Holiday: Christmas, then close second Halloween
Flower: Dahlias and tulips.
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!