Specials/Elective Teacher Classrooms

She is currently working on a Masters Degree in Art Education at BYU. She was the 2021 Utah Art Educator of the Year and currently serves as the GreenWood Art Advocacy Team Leader and the PLC Chair for the Utah Art Education Association.  This year she celebrated 20 years with her husband and (mostly) enjoys the adventure of raising 4 teenagers.

I agree with Picasso that, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."

Throughout her Forest Service career, Diana also became a competitive snowboarder earning many medals at a national level. Later on becoming a USASA certified Snowboard and Skateboard Coach demonstrating exceptional qualities working with youth and helping athletes rise to their highest potential. Working under the United States Snowboard Team coaches at Mammoth Mountain, Diana gained a love for mindful movement and mindful sport’s performance. She possesses a deep understanding of nutrition and mindfulness, allowing her to identify innovative solutions and drive positive outcomes in competition. Diana’s ability to be well rounded holistically has been instrumental in athletes earning many podiums and accomplishments over the years.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Diana is committed to rewriting how we teach our next generation about Healthy Habits and Holistic Health. Diana earned certifications in the field of integrative nutrition and actively contributes to education working at GreenWood Charter School. Through her 9 years as an educator in the public school system she believes in the power of holistic health, social and emotional learning and strives to make a difference through her educational classes for youth. 

When not immersed in her work, Diana enjoys snowboarding, paddle boarding, skateboarding, biking, hiking, teaching and practicing yoga and many other outdoor activities that fuel her knowledge of connecting body, mind and spirit to provide a well-rounded perspective about life. Diana finds inspiration in family, movement and healthy foods and seeks to continuously learn and grow in both personal/professional aspects of her life.

As a professional Health Coach, Mindfulness Educator, skateboard/snowboard coach, RYT Yoga instructor and public educator for 9 years, Diana is dedicated to teaching youth, leveraging her expertise in nutrition, mindfulness and extreme sports. 

She is driven by a desire to change the educational system from the inside out, and her work exemplifies grit and perseverance that inspire others, leaving a lasting impact on our future generations.

I have spent the last 5 years working as a Para at our local Elementary School. Before getting my degree I was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom. I am so excited to be a part of GreenWood to make lasting relationships with my students, faculty, and staff.

When not in the classroom my family and I love to spend time outdoors. In the summer we love to bike, hike, fish, camp, and go for a ride in our RZR. In the winter you can catch us skiing.

Inspired by her clients' success and her own life-long love of the outdoors, Lauren completed her Permaculture Design Certificate with Oregon State University in 2024. Short for "Permanent Agriculture," Permaculture imparts sustainable skills and values to transform urban lots into food forests and restore depleted landscapes into thriving natural ecosystems.

At home in North Ogden, Lauren and her family are transforming their own backyard into a fully native and sustainable food forest. At Greenwood, Lauren is excited to share her passion for nature, mindfulness and authenticity with her students. Her classes will cover all aspects of permaculture, from landform & watershed, to climate, water harvesting, soil building, plant & animal biomes and site design. 

She has a simple approach and playful teaching style that invites kids to explore, inquire, express, challenge themselves - and have fun. 

She says, "My intention is for kids to leave my class feeling inspired, connected and capable - of caring for themselves, their environment and each other."

Lauren has a B.A. in English Literature from Arizona State University and also loves to read and write.

 I am so excited that I get a chance to get to know the students here at GreenWood!

I was able to be a part of a company who works with children who have Autism. I absolutely loved being with those kids and developing more skills to better help them succeed in life.  I recently got married this summer to my husband Justin, and we are living our best lives! When I am not at work or doing school, I am spending as much time with him as possible.

I FEEL VERY BLESSED TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH AT GREENWOOD, AND GET TO KNOW AND LOVE MY STUDENTS!