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.

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.

Crystal Mikhail brings a radiant spirit and a rich background in education to her role as the 2nd and 3rd grade teacher at the Bear River Seed School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education and began her career working in a post-high school program supporting adults with severe disabilities—a role that deepened her compassion and honed her ability to connect with students of all abilities.

Amber Wood, a lifelong Alaskan, grew up in Palmer where she developed a deep love for the outdoors through camping, hunting, fishing, and sports. A four-sport letter winner in high school, she went on to play collegiate soccer at Mesa College in Arizona before transferring to Southern Utah University to compete at the Division I level and earn her Bachelor’s degree in Education with a coaching emphasis. After graduation, Amber returned to Alaska to teach in the same schools she once attended, spending ten fulfilling years in the classroom. In 2014, a visit to Bear River City led her to meet her husband, Nathan Wood, and they now live in Honeyville with their two children, Bodie and Madison. The family shares a passion for the outdoors, spending their free time hunting, camping, and fly fishing the South Fork of the Snake River with their dog, Scout. Whether in the classroom or out in nature, Amber brings energy, joy, and a strong sense of purpose to everything she does.

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.

Stephanie recently relocated to Honeyville to embrace a dream she didn’t even know she had—becoming a small-town girl. She brings with her over two decades of Spanish language training, including 10 years of experience in the education field and 5 years specifically dedicated to teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to multilingual learners.

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.