The first and most important thing to know is that I truly feel that I have the best job in the world! I LOVE my job, and I LOVE first-graders!
The Dunmeyer Family, June, 2016
I grew up in Northern Utah and Central California, and, although Utah is definitely home to me, I am a California girl at heart! I love the California coast’s moderate temperatures and ocean breezes, and I definitely struggle with Utah’s winter weather! Brrrrrr!! Half of my extended family live in Utah and half live in Central and Southern California.
I grew up heavily involved in the arts: I was in my schools’ and university’s acappella and show choirs, musical theatre productions, and visual arts programs. I studied ballet for 9 years, spent many years involved in community and professional theatre, and I worked for 5 years as a teacher/trainer for a nation-wide photography company. I love to integrate the arts into my teaching and help my students to think creatively!
I have three amazing kids: Kalin is 20 years old, loves basketball, and is in his second year at Utah State University; Grace is 12 years old and is an accomplished artist and violinist; and Rose (Rosie) is 9 years old and is a beautiful ballet dancer and singer. My husband was a Huntsman Award-winning 5th grade teacher for many years and is now an Elementary Principal. He is my greatest support and mentor. Our family loves to go boating, 4-wheeling, and traveling together. We have a cat, Zena, who loves mice. 🙂
Some of my favorite things are:
- My superfantastic family!
- Reading, reading, and more reading
- More reading…
- Salsa (the food, not the dance…)
- Asian food (especially Thai, Korean, Filipino & Indian)
- Bubble tea! I am practically addicted….Yummers!
- Dill pickle-flavored sunflower seeds (yes, this is a thing…)
- Traveling (favorite places I’ve been include: Venice, Florence, Tokyo, Beijing, London, Dublin, Inverness, Nashville, the Bahamas, Jamaica, The Caymans, San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, and Bear Lake)
- The ocean…Mmm…
- Warm weather!
- Bright colors!
- Creativity and art of all kinds: visual, music, dance, theatre, etc.
- Producing art of all kinds: singing, dancing, painting, photography, and writing
- Using silly voices and dialects when I read to my first-graders!
- Directing Junior High musicals at Quest Academy
- First-graders, of course!! 🙂
The Dunmeyer Family, Florida, Summer 2014
Dear Ms. Dunmeyer,
I like first grade! It is fun! My friends are Raya, Enoch, London, Ava, and Saddie. Did you know my older sister is in the pirates play? And Austin had you as a teacher and he said hi! My sister is helping me write this.
Love,
Kaylee
Hi, Kaylee!
Kaylee, I am so happy to receive your message! Yes, I definitely remember having Austin as a student a couple years ago and I am enjoying working with your sister Megan on the school play! They are both great kids, and so are you! I am very glad to hear that you like first grade – I love having you in our class! See you tomorrow! I am looking forward to hearing about Austin’s tree.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dunmeyer
thank you.
Hello Mrs. Dunmeyer,
I’m excited to be in your class this year. Here is a little information about me.
I live with my mom and dad and little brother. We have two dogs named Damara and Remmy. Damara is a Daniff, Great Dane and English Mastiff, and Remmy is a Boxer. My favorite color is pink. My favorite food is chicken cordon bleu. I love to read and watch youtube. I have a dream of becoming a youtuber. My favorite thing to do is play with my friends, cousins, and my Grandma Lynette. My favorite toys are dolls and littlest pet shop. I love your classroom and I look forward to having lots of fun with you this year.
Love,
Raygen
Raygen, I am loving having you in our class! You are such a sweet and bright young lady, and you add so much to our class!
I love pink, too! I wish I had a pet dog – you are lucky that you have two! It sounds like you really love your family and friends; that is so wonderful. I’ll see you in class!
Love,
Mrs. Dunmeyer
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your so funny!! I’ll miss you in second grade!Maybe I can be in your 4th grade class.You are my number 1 favorite teacher! Guess what I love you more than my dad! Just kidding,I love you the same amount as my mom and my dad! WEEHHH!!!!!!!!!! I do not want to go to 2nd grade and leave you!
love,Hailey