Ariel Blomquist
Ariel studied Early Childhood Education at UVU and has 6+ years of education experience. Ariel lives with her family in Eagle mountain. She is the mom of two active little boys who keep her on her toes. She has homeschooled her boys for the past two years. Ariel loves all things crafty and creative. Learning through hands on experiences is something she is passionate about.
Julie Davis
Julie has always had a deep passion for learning and being curious about the world we live in and a desire to share and cultivate that in others, especially children. She has a rich background in education, having taught 13 years of elementary education in the public schools. Much of that time was spent teaching English language learners in various grade levels. She has experience in teaching core subjects of language arts, math, science and history as well as skills and a love especially for music, art, and exercise/playing sports. Along with time spent in the classroom Julie spent many years traveling with youth ambassador groups overseas as well as doing youth summer camps at universities across the country. She also taught English in Romania for 18 months while serving a church mission there. Julie loves spending time with her husband and six children as well as being outdoors, reading, playing sports, music, traveling, and caring for animals.
| Natalie Johnson |
Natalie was born and grew up in Sandy, Utah. She served a full-time mission in Atlanta, Georgia, and received an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. She has been married for 27 years and has five beautiful, amazing kids. Her oldest is 23, and her youngest is 10. She was a stay-at-home mom until two years ago when she decided to go back to work and fulfill her dreams of working in education. Her hobbies include quilting, sewing, crocheting, baking, canning, and reading. She loves spending time with her family, dad jokes and puns, sitting down with a good book, and visiting extended family in Wyoming. She is so excited for this upcoming year!
Misty Muhlestein
Misty directed a five-acre educational ranch in California, where she led workshops, camps, and enrichment programs for over 100 students and adults weekly. She has mentored more than 40 live-in volunteers and international exchange students, creating a strong foundation for community-based learning.
Misty holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and is a Master Board Certified Health Coach specializing in families and pregnancies. She also has certifications in applied agroecology and communication. As the author of Barnyard Miracles: True Tales from the Barnyard, an eight-book children’s series, Misty brings her passion for education, agriculture, and storytelling into the heart of Little Light Log Cabin’s mission.
Her journey as a homeschooling mother of eight, foster and adoptive parent, continues to shape the programs offered at Little Light Log Cabin and support a growing homeschool community.
Tori Butler
Tori has a deep passion for learning—and an even deeper passion for sharing it. Whether she’s the one being taught or the one teaching, she dives in wholeheartedly. Her journey began in college, where she interned and taught EASL, helping foreign students grasp English grammar. She later became a Paraeducator at an elementary school, working closely with children who struggled in reading and math. Over the years, her love for education has taken many forms: homeschooling her three daughters, running a massage therapy business while educating clients, and teaching piano on the side.
No matter the setting, Tori naturally gravitates toward teaching and inspiring others to love learning as much as she does. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active, exploring new experiences with her family, baking, reading, and supporting her daughters as they pursue their dreams. Above all, she cherishes being a mentor and witnessing the spark of understanding light up a child’s face when a new concept finally clicks.
Jessica Jeppson
Jessica is a passionate homeschool educator from Eagle Mountain, with over nine years of experience teaching her four children, ages 9 to 16. As a full-time mom, she encourages her kids to be well-rounded, respectful, and helpful, guided by old-fashioned values. Alongside her role as a devoted wife, she balances vibrant lessons with nurturing her family and cherishing her relationship with my husband. With fun in her veins, she makes learning exciting, engaging, and joyful across all subjects, sparking curiosity in every student. Her love for the mountains and nature’s beauty inspires her creative approach, crafting dynamic experiences that ignite a love for learning. She is thrilled to meet her new students and create an inviting environment where discovery thrives, helping each child embrace knowledge with enthusiasm.
Hi, My name is Sage Bassett, and I’m so excited to be working with little light log cabin this year! I’m 20 years old and grew up in Eagle Mountain, Utah. I had the opportunity to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Melbourne, Australia, where I learned so much about people, teaching, and connection with God and others.
I’ve always loved spending time with my siblings, and being able to inspire them to be the best version of themselves. I also love being creative and using my imagination to bring new ideas to life. My goal is to help students feel supported, loved, inspired, and excited to learn every day.
Christina is excited to be a part of Little Light this year! She brings experience from homeschooling her own three kids and a love of learning. She’s worked with kids in various educational settings from co-ops to Sunday School.
Christina and her family have called Saratoga Springs home for the past 8 years. Before that, as a Air Force family, they lived many places but called Maryland home for 12 years. She is the mother to three awesome kids ages 15-21 and wife to her best friend Jared. They’re biggest adventure has been opening Children’s Art Classes in 2024 and love providing a place kids can develop their talents and love of art.
Christina loves to be outside when the weather is nice, reading good books, and going on adventures-most recently to Japan with her family!
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