Science 6

Kamille Finklea | Teacher

Mrs. Finklea loves claiming Utah as her home state. Raised in parts of southern and northern Utah, she has also taken up temporary residence in other states such as California, Hawaii, and Nebraska. St. George has been her home for over 25 years, where she and her husband raised their three boys and she pursued her love of teaching.

Mrs. Finklea has been teaching at Lava Ridge for 19 years. Some of her favorite classes to teach include Science, ESOL, Language Arts, Reading, and World History. This year marks her 6th year teaching 6th Grade Science. She loves teaching science because she is very curious, and science allows her to keep learning new and interesting things about the world every day. One of her mottos to live by is "stay curious!"

In her free time, Mrs. Finklea enjoys spending time with family, playing in the water or relaxing on the beach at a favorite lake or the ocean, and traveling to new places and returning to old ones. She enjoys riding her bike, hiking, and exploring the world around her. Washington County is the perfect home for her because there is always something new to see and do.

Mrs. Finklea loves being a teacher because of the students she gets to teach. Learning each day with them keeps her going and motivates her to provide a high-quality classroom experience. Each year, she hopes to influence her students' lives in a positive and meaningful way as they discover science together.

Associate of Science from Dixie State University
Bachelors in Elementary Education from Dixie State University
Masters of Education from Southern Utah University

Angela Fishel | Teacher

My Email: angela.fishel@washk12.org

Mrs. Fishel here, marking her 24th year in the teaching profession. She's dedicated the past decade to teaching science at Lava Ridge. Before that, Mrs. Fishel shared her expertise with 2nd-5th graders at Santa Clara and CP Squires Elementary Schools.

Her love for science has been a constant throughout her career, and having the opportunity to teach it every day feels like a dream come true. Mrs. Fishel finds immense joy in how science can ignite students' curiosity and challenge their thinking, making it a subject that naturally draws their interest as they explore the world around them.

Outside the classroom, Mrs. Fishel has been happily married to her husband Jerry for 29 years. Together, they have two boys named Matthew and Ethan, along with two golden retrievers, two cats, and too many fish to keep track of. She enjoys reading, embracing new knowledge, hiking, exploring the beautiful desert, and seizing any opportunity to travel. It's a wonderfully chaotic life!"

Community College of Southern Nevada: Associate in General Studies
University of Nevada: Bachelor's in Elementary Education
University of Nevada: Master's in Curriculum and Instruction

Lisa Stolen | Teacher

My Email: lisa.stolen@washk12.org

Mrs. Stolen was born and raised with an insatiable curiosity, leading a life filled with diverse experiences and tackling numerous roles. As a mother, grandmother, and proud canine partner, she has navigated through various endeavors. With a degree in business, she ventured into entrepreneurship, owning a pet store and breeding pet birds in her basement. Mrs. Stolen also delved into racing Porsches, repairing computers, home improvement tasks such as removing walls, sheet-rocking, wiring, and installing sprinklers. Her skills extend to culinary arts, sewing, crocheting, stained glass making, and teaching.

To Mrs. Stolen, age is merely a number, not a destination or achievement. For her 60-somethingth birthday, she booked a trip to Costa Rica with a group primarily comprised of retired teachers, embarking on an adventure to enhance her Spanish skills. She approaches learning with dedication, recognizing that learning is a continuous process of doing.

Bachelor of Science in Management - University of Utah
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Southern Utah University
Master's in Education - Southern Utah University