Chelsea is an experienced educator and school leader who brings a strong commitment to student-centered learning. She holds a Master’s degree in Education and an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Supervision and is a certified American Montessori educator as well as a National Geographic Certified Educator.

Chelsea began her career teaching in Jackson, Tennessee, where she spent 10 years in public schools. She then served as principal of a public school in St. George, Utah for five years, successfully guiding the school out of turnaround status. Most recently, she returned to the classroom to teach elementary students, keeping her instructional skills current and hands-on. She will serve as the new principal of Meadowlark Elementary effective July 1, 2026.

Chelsea is also the mother of six children—three biological and three adopted from Thailand, Ethiopia, and China. Her son from China is deaf, and the family communicates using both spoken language and ASL. This gives Chelsea firsthand experience with diversity and inclusion.

Chelsea is dedicated to building strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff, and to creating learning environments where every child can thrive.