1st Grade

Tonya Leavitt | Traditional First Grade Teacher

I grew up in the small town of Marysvale, Utah surrounded by these incredible mountains. I have a deep appreciation and love for the beauty and wonder of nature. This definitely influences the way I teach and I recognize the power of authentic learning experiences.

I am always "in" for ways that I can improve and learn new things. I have my Masters in education and an assortment of endorsements including the recent LETRS endorsement.

I believe in educating the WHOLE child. In our class, we will learn math and reading of course, but also science, technology and engineering. I teach social/emotional skills AND we will do art and sing and dance.

I have taught quite a few years now but can honestly say I LOVE teaching!

April Munt | First Grade English Dual Immersion/Har Teacher

My Email: april.munt@washk12.org

April Munt was born and raised in Moab, Utah. She has her Bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University and earned her Master’s degree in Elementary Education in 2008. She currently has endorsements in Reading, Math, Gifted & Talented Education, and is working on her Technology endorsement. Ms. Munt has been teaching for 21 years in first and second grades. When she is not teaching, Ms. Munt enjoys reading, gardening, and playing the cello.

Mar Barranco | First Grade Spanish Dual Immersion/Har Teacher

My Email: maria.barranco@washk12.org

DVES FACULTY

Our teachers at Diamond Valley Elementary are highly experienced, educated, and dedicated. We have a combined total of over 100 years of teaching. Most of our faculty have taken Gifted and Talented post-graduate classes with many receiving the full endorsement. Many have also received their Master’s Degree, Reading Endorsement, Math Endorsement, or ESL Endorsement. Each faculty member works their hardest to provide a high quality education for every student. The teachers have fun and professional personalities that make Diamond Valley a place that children love to be.

“LEARNING FROM THE PAST, PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE, SUCCEEDING IN THE PRESENT.”