Faculty and Staff | Mrs. Huffman
For the past ten years, Jill Finlinson-Huffman attended a university completing degrees while juggling full time work, a profession as a wife, a group activity leader for her daughter, and an avid nature lover. She earned a Bachelors of Arts at Southern Utah University and a Masters of Science from Utah State University, She studied English amd History. She could not have finished school without the support of her family. Paul, her husband, is an assistant golf pro at Sky Mountain golf course. (He likes to golf.) Mrs.Huffman's daughter, Althea, is ten years old and rallies the colts at Coral Canyon. Finally, she is passionate about teaching for two main reasons. First, she learns more than anyone else in the classroom. And second, as a teacher, likes how laughter powers the world of the parallel universe on the movie, Monsters Inc, smiles that light up the students' faces when they tackle and subdue a new concept, energize Mrs. Huffman!
Instruction: Language Arts and Utah History
Favorite TV Program: Project Runway
Favorite Book: Love
Why I am a Teacher: Because I get the summers off!
Hidden Talent: Writing
Alma Mater: USU at SUU
Hometown: Oak City, Utah
Hobbies: Run, swim, bike, photography, and gardening
Favorite Food: Chips and Salsa
Favorite Musician: Jerry Garcia
Favorite Author: Toni Morrison
Favorite Destination: Beach
Siblings: Nine sisters and three brothers
Who you look up to: My mom, kid and my favorite teacher, Kay Cook!
Favorite Get Away: Millard County
Website: None
email: jhuffman@fri.washk12.org