March 2023 Employee Spotlight

Congratulations, Mrs. Florell, ICS high school science faculty

How long have you been at ICS and what do you do? 

I have been part of ICS for more than 20 years as all three of my children started in PreK and have attended all the way through 12th grade. My youngest is a senior at ICS this year. I coached volleyball for 14 years and have been a part of the HS faculty teaching Strength & Agility and Anatomy & Physiology for the past 6 years.

What brought you to ICS? 

Before my husband and I had children, I worked at what was Carden Christian Academy in Park City. The school was PreK-8th grade and it was there that I was "introduced" to ICS. Many families chose ICS for their children's high school experience after graduating from 8th grade, so when we had a family of our own we knew we wanted them to be part of ICS.

What is one encouraging thing that has happened at school recently that you’d like to share?  

My love of teaching is ultimately rooted in my love of learning, so when I learn something new, it feels natural for me to want to share it. The student reflections from my Anatomy & Physiology class upon completion of our recent FLEx project were of great encouragement to me. Hearing from each individual what surprised them about the topic, what they learned about themselves, and how the process integrated their faith with their work fulfilled me as a teacher. There are so many layers of intentionality that go into teaching as I attempt to connect each subject matter to a biblical worldview and draw out of students their potential in various categories of life. For my students at this time, my hope and expectations for them were matched by their experiences - and that was encouraging!

What is your deep hope for your students and/or our school this year? 

My deep hope is "What if my students humbly believed that their human bodies are evidence of an intelligent, imaginative, Creator of complex systems driven by God's order?"