4th Grade
Brooke Christiansen | Fourth Grade Traditional Teacher
My Email: brooke.christiansen@washk12.orgMrs. Christiansen's website: Click here.
Brooke Christiansen has been teaching at Diamond Valley for 20 years. She graduated from SUU in 2000 with a Bachelors degree. She received her Masters degree in 2011. Mrs. Christiansen also has her reading, math, and gifted and talented endorsements. She is currently completing the LTRS training. When she is not at school she spends time with her husband and four children. She also likes to read, and be outside.
Emma Dickson | Fourth Grade English Dual Immersion/ALP Teacher
My Email: emma.dickson@washk12.orgHi, I’m Emma Dickson! I grew up right here in Diamond Valley and I am excited to teach 4th grade at my own elementary school! I graduated from Utah Tech University and was fortunate to do my student teaching right across the hall in the 4th grade traditional class this last spring. In my free time, I enjoy camping, reading, traveling, and spending time with my family. I’m looking forward to a great year filled with learning and working hard!
Blanca Nielsen | Spanish Dual Immersion/ALP Teacher
My Email: Blanca.nielsen@washk12.org¡Hola! I’m Señora Nielsen, and I am so excited to be joining Diamond Valley Elementary as a 4th and 5th Grade Spanish Dual Language Immersion teacher!
I was born in Guatemala, a beautiful country full of rich culture, colorful traditions, delicious food, and incredible history. A fun fact about Guatemala is that 22 Mayan languages are spoken throughout the country! 
I grew up in Utah and graduated from Timpview High School in Provo, once a T-Bird, always a T-Bird! I later attended Utah Valley University, where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, proud to be a Wolverine!
I have six years of experience teaching Dual Language Immersion and three years teaching English as a Second Language. I love helping students build confidence, take chances, and discover just how amazing it is to become bilingual!
When I’m not teaching, I love spending time with my family. I am a proud mom of five daughters, and my husband serves our community as a police officer. Some of my favorite things are swimming, dancing, weight training, riding bikes, traveling, and making memories with my family.
I can’t wait to meet my students and families and begin this new adventure together.
¡Va a ser un año increíble! 
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.”