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Bear River Team

We have the most amazing staff!! Learn more about each of them below.  

Rebecca Cain

Bear River Director

Rebecca brings a lifelong passion for education and a unique perspective to her role as Lead Teacher at Seed School. She holds a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Education, and brings years of hands-on experience both inside and outside traditional classrooms. Before joining Seed School, Rebecca homeschooled her own children for seven years, drawing on her own background as a lifelong homeschooler—an experience that fostered her deep appreciation for individualized learning and a flexible, student-centered approach to teaching. Her time at Seed School last year further enriched her commitment to nurturing young minds. Outside the classroom, Rebecca enjoys hiking, camping, cooking, natural medicine, and writing poetry and stories. She brings creativity, curiosity, and joy to everything she does, and is deeply inspired by the opportunity to help shape the next generation of leaders—believing every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.


Jami Theurer

Seedlings- Kindergarten

Jami Theurer has spent over twenty years nurturing young minds in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade—and she still loves every minute of it. With a passion for helping children discover the joy of learning, Jami brings energy, creativity, and a touch of magic to her classroom every day. Her teaching style embraces the adventure and occasional chaos that come with early childhood education, making each day a meaningful experience.

Sarah Lawerence

Sprouts- 1st Grade

Teaching has been one of Sarah's greatest joys for the past 8 years. She loves building relationships with kids, especially the youngest learners who explore the world around them with wonder and excitement. A former lifelong AZ resident, Sarah and her new husband, Adam, are building their home in Brigham City, UT. When they have free time, they enjoy spending it with family, playing cards & board games, and finding yummy food! Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University, and has extended her professional learning to include an emphasis on the Science of Reading and early literacy education. She taught kindergarten for 3 years, and 1st grade for 5 years at her previous school, and she cannot wait to begin this new adventure with her Seed School students!

Marnee Theurer

Buds-2nd Grade

Marnee brings 11 years of educational experience to the Seed School, having served as a reading paraprofessional and a kindergarten and third-grade teacher. She thrives on seeing the spark of learning and confidence that students gain through knowledge, exploration, and discovery. She is dedicated to celebrating each child’s unique strengths while encouraging them to grow. Outside the classroom, she feels most energized whenever she’s working, exploring, or simply relaxing in nature. She is a frequent spectator at sporting events and an enthusiastic home cook with a fondness for collecting cookbooks. Marnee is thrilled to join the Seed School, where she can connect her love of nature with learning. Helping students grow, explore, and discover both the world around them and their potential within.

Jessica Allen

Willows- 3rd-4th Grade/Lead Teacher

With 12 years of elementary teaching experience, Jessica brings a deep passion for literacy and student engagement to Seed School. She began her career teaching third grade before transitioning to second grade, where she has spent the last decade honing her craft. For the past eight years, she has specialized in the English side of a Spanish Dual Language Immersion program, teaching English Language Arts to 60 students daily and reinforcing math and science concepts taught in Spanish.

Samantha Hunter

Aspens 5th-6th and Oaks 7th-9th grade LA and History

Samantha graduated from USU with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, with a focus in English teaching and a minor in Sociology. She is passionate about building positive learning communities where students are encouraged to bring their whole selves into the classroom. Samantha considers herself a lifelong learner and strives to foster that same love of learning in her students. She loves mindfulness and meditation and is excited to build those skills alongside her students.Outside the classroom, Samantha enjoys being creative in whatever way she can. She loves writing, playing music, and spending time with her animals. Most of all, she is excited to be joining Seed School this year and looks forward to getting to know her students.

Aubrey Peck

Aspens 5th- 6th and Oaks 7th-9th Math and Science

Aubrey recently graduated from the Universiity of Wisconsin - Oshkosh with a degree in Mathematics. Math has always been a passion of hers, and she loves helping others see how valuable it is, not just as a school subject, but as a way to think logically and build confidence in their own reasoning and problem solving skills. For the past three years, she's been a stay-at-home mom while completing her degree. In her free time she enjoys a variety of hobbies, including knitting, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. Balancing school and parenthood has taught her how to support different learning and emotional needs, and she hopes to bring enthusiasm, encouragement, and stability to her classroom while continuing to grow as an educator.

Liz Rich

Administrative Assistant

Liz Rich graduated from USU with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Development with an emphasis in Community Service and Early Childhood Education. She has been with Seed School from the beginning. She taught for two years in the classroom, and is now on the Administration side. She loves to jump in and help teachers and students in the classroom. She loves being a part of the school, and getting to know students, teachers, and parents. She makes it a goal each year to know every student's name, and welcomes them each day with a smile. Outside of school, Liz is a “professional volunteer”. She loves to be involved with her own kids. From coaching a team to managing many, she is always on the sideline cheering everyone on.

Emily Ryan

Spanish Teacher

Emily Ryan teaches Spanish using her own play based learning curriculum, drawing on her experience as a behavioral therapist. She learned Spanish living in New York City as a volunteer missionary.
Outside the classroom, Emily enjoys going on adventures with her husband and playing with her dog Nugget.

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