Hello! Welcome to 2nd Grade. My name is Arikka Utz and I'm so thrilled to be your teacher this year! I feel so lucky to share this experience with you of starting a legacy here at Joe Lee Johnson Elementary!
A little about me: I was born on the East Coast but spent most of my childhood in Arizona. After finishing high school, I moved to Texas where I graduated from UT with a Bachelors of Science in Applied Learning and Development (Hook em' Horns). Before coming to Joe Lee Elementary I taught at Wells Branch. Some of you might recognize me from 2nd grade there.
When I'm not teaching, I love being outside, traveling, taking pictures, and reading a good book. I have two cats, whom I absolutely adore, Harriet and Moon. I know I will mention them a lot this year :). I love dogs, too!
A little about me: I was born on the East Coast but spent most of my childhood in Arizona. After finishing high school, I moved to Texas where I graduated from UT with a Bachelors of Science in Applied Learning and Development (Hook em' Horns). Before coming to Joe Lee Elementary I taught at Wells Branch. Some of you might recognize me from 2nd grade there.
When I'm not teaching, I love being outside, traveling, taking pictures, and reading a good book. I have two cats, whom I absolutely adore, Harriet and Moon. I know I will mention them a lot this year :). I love dogs, too!
A few of Ms. Utz's favorite things:
Books: A Song of Ice and Fire Series and anything by Haruki Murakami.
Color: Torquoise
Sports team: San Francisco 49er's
Food: Tacos, sweet tea, and coffee:)
Movie: Amelie
Store: Target, LulaRoe
Quote: "Life begins outside your comfort zone."