11. Teacher Share: Ellie from Mountain Crest High

Send me a message! Remember: You're Awesome!Ellie, a seminary teacher from Mountain Crest in Hyrum, Utah, talks about classroom strategies she’s found successful. Ellie describes using scripture study pages to get students off phones and physically engaged through writing, highlighting, and doodling, emphasizing the value of variety so it doesn’t feel like repetitive worksheets. She highlights a “pass and doodle” study page on Moses and the brass serpent, saying quick, verse-by-verse doodling and passing deepens observation, encourages discussion, and keeps learning fun. The host shares that a region director observed study pages and called it “deep learning.” Ellie also explains using humorous, “cringey” compliments and get-to-know-you interactions to build community, help shy students participate, and create a positive atmosphere where laughter supports reverence and spiritual learning.