Teachers

Miss Kandis - Founder & Director

Kandis is the founder and program director at Miss Kandis: Preschool & Tumbling. She started gymnastics when she was just 6 years old and stuck with it all the way to the college level where she competed on full-ride scholarship for Brigham Young University from 2003-2006. She even had the opportunity to compete for BYU at the National Championship in 2006. Kandis specialized on the Balance Beam but the Floor exercise was always her favorite to perform because she loves to dance.

Kandis has more than 20 years of gymnastics/tumbling coaching experience. She first began coaching at BYU at the Summer gymnastics camps while she was a student at BYU. Before Kandis decided to start her own preschool and tumbling program, she was the Tumbling Director at Avondale Academy of the Arts in Cedar Hills, Utah for 2 years.  She graduated from BYU in 2007 with a Bachelors Degree in Communications and a Minor in Sociology. After graduating, she worked at BYU for 2 years as the Athletic Marketing Coordinator for the Women's Gymnastics team, and Women's Volleyball team.    

Kandis has 10 years experience teaching preschool. However, she has had a large variety of opportunities teaching children throughout her life. Kandis has taught classes at her church ranging in ages 18 months to 18 years. She was a volunteer Cub Scout Cubmaster for 3 years and has coached three seasons of preschool aged soccer. On top of all that she is raising 4 boys of her own!

Kandis loves the summer season where she can slow down and enjoy life with her family. She loves to spend time outdoors and doing things that keep her active including walks, hiking, biking, yoga, weightlifting, boating, paddle boarding, etc. In her free time you can find Kandis either at the lake or in the mountains soaking up all that nature has to offer.

Miss Amy - Preschool Teacher & Music Specialist

Amy has enjoyed careers focused on children beginning at age 15 when she began teaching dance and tumbling classes at the studio where she trained. Amy is married to her best friend and is the mother of 2 and stepmother of 5. Her absolute joy comes from watching her children find passion in life and fulfilling their dreams. 

Miss Maddie - Preschool Teacher

Maddie is a fun-loving person that enjoys spending time with her family and being outside. She has a diverse background in working with children in sports and at church, along with homeschooling her five children, which is a significant part of her life. Maddie holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Utah Valley University and has spent most of her working time involved in physical therapy and rehabilitation. 

Miss Shantelle - Preschool Teacher

Shantelle was born in Utah but had the privilege of living in California and Oklahoma before returning to Utah at the age of 15. After high school she attended Southern Utah University then transferred to Weber State University where she earned her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Zoology. It was during her time here that she discovered her thirst for learning and her desire to teach. Shantelle and her husband have 7 children ages 2 through 17. Her family is her whole world. She also enjoys creating and being crafty (crocheting, painting, woodworking, just to name a few), camping, swimming, and cooking/baking (also eating). 

Miss Lacey - Toddler Time Teacher

Meet Lacey, a mom of five and lover of sports, connecting with family and friends, and eating yummy food. She has an educational background in Elementary Ed, specializing in Math. Her passion for life and positivity are sure to come through as we sing, play, and learn together.

Miss Meg - Yoga Instructor

Meg Christensen has been practicing yoga since 2007. She was certified as a yoga teacher specializing in mindfulness, movement, and meditation in 2022 and has been teaching in different capacities since 2021. In addition to mindfulness and yoga, Meg loves to read, spend time outside, and is a mom to three young kids.

Miss Jenna - Yoga Instructor

Jenna Boyer found a passion for yoga and pilates over 20 years ago. She enjoys continuing to build a mind body connection and empowering others to do the same. Jenna is a mom of 3 busy kids with all different interests. She loves to travel, hike and spend time with family and friends.

Miss Alex - Substitute Teacher

I've lived in Pleasant View with my husband since 2015, and we have 3 kiddos in our family. I studied Music Education/Vocal Performance at Utah State University, and minored in ASL. My husband is Deaf, so we feel very lucky to share our primary language with those in our community. We both have a lifelong dream of running a regenerative farm, and have worked hard to see that dream come true. Time in nature, and connection to our Earth, bodies, and our food is something we are deeply passionate about. I look forward to teaching all of your wonderful children when I sub for Miss Kandis!