Picture of Beth with a monkey on her shoulder.

 

Where are you from?

Born in Provo, moved around, now in Orem, but lived in England for 25 years

What and where have you studied?

Utah State - Secondary English and Deaf Education

Where have you previously worked?

Deafinitions - a non-profit supporting Deaf people

One of my first seasonal jobs was Christmas gift wrapping at the BYU Bookstore! 

I've been a horse-riding camp counselor, young women's camp lifeguard, full-time missionary (that's work!), teacher of British Sign Language at the MTC, and then worked at a non-profit in England until we moved back here. I started this job almost three years ago.

What is your current job title? Please describe what you do in that position.

Office Manager in Communication Disorders. I get to do all sorts of supporting the faculty, the speech and language clinic, and the undergrad and graduate students. I enjoy the variety and the department faculty are amazing. 

What is your favorite thing about the McKay School?

The wonderful other people I get to work with.

What is your go-to weeknight meal?

Chicken divine - a chicken and broccoli casserole dish that we have with rice.

What weird food combinations do you really enjoy?

I do love having fries with a chocolate milkshake.

Where could we find you on most Saturday mornings?

Reading or cleaning -- or trying to round up my kids to do Saturday chores.

Where is your favorite place to go on vacation?

England - to see my daughter, who's at university there. Or my husband and I recently took our first cruise, and I'd love to go on another one.

Would you rather spend a night out on the town or stay home inside with a book?

Stay home inside with a book.

Your house is on fire, you have 3 minutes to grab 3 things. What are they?

Passports, hard drives with family photos and documents, all the kids and pets!

What is one thing you can’t live without? 

My husband and children, the gospel - my Savior.

What movie quotes do you use on a regular basis?

"Get it? Got it. Good" - Court Jester