Meet Our Staff --- 5th Grade!

Introducing . . . 

Effie Kitchen

5th Grade Teacher

Hi, I am Effie Kitchen and I will be teaching 5th grade this year at Dry Creek Elementary. I have been in the district for 3 years already and this next year will be my 3rd year in 5th grade. I am really excited for this next school year and all of the great things we have planned. 

I love to teach and have always wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl.  I grew up mostly in Arizona, but also lived in California and Virginia.  I have now lived more than half my life in Utah and I am proud to call it home.  I love the outdoors, and try to spend as much time there as possible. I also love to travel and have been able to visit some very beautiful places, but I still think that Utah is one of the most spectacular and diverse places on Earth. I also love to read and am always looking for a great book to read. 

I am married and have 4 fabulous kids, Tyler-24, Ryan-21, Jamilyn-18 and Kaylee-17. When we are together, we love to hike, ski/snowboard, travel, golf and spend time playing games and laughing. I am so excited to join the wonderful community of Dry Creek and looking forward to a wonderful school year!