Administration & Support Staff

Principal Cam Amott

The Mountainside community has a reputation for placing a high regard on the education of their students. I am excited to be a part of such a great school. I grew up in Smithfield and graduated from Sky View High School. After high school I spent a few years serving in El Salvador and developed a love for Central America. I returned to Cache Valley and graduated from Utah State University with my B.A degree in Elementary Education and Spanish. I later returned to USU’s beautiful campus to get my M.S in School Administration.

I began my Career at Lincoln Elementary teaching 3^rd grade. I then moved to Greenville Elementary and taught 4^th 5^th and 6^th grades there. In my years of teaching I developed a strong belief that every student can learn, and in holding every child to high standards. I have also seen the power of positivity in the lives of my students and believe in creating a school environment where kids, faculty, and staff feel loved and cared for.

My wife, Shalese, teaches special education in Cache District and we have 4 wonderful children. I look forward to working together to create a school community where our students can excel in their education. 

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My Favorites:

Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper or Coke Zero 
Treat/Snack: Hot Tamales & Popcorn
Food/Restaurant: Beehive Grill
Hobbies: Golf, Backpacking, Skiing
Books: Maniac Magee, The Cay, Summer of the Monkeys
Season: Spring & Fall
Animal: Penguin

Cheria Sadler

Administrative Secretary

Welcome to Mountainside! I love working at Mountainside Elementary as the Administrative Secretary. My husband and I were both raised in Cache Valley, but when our kids were really little, we lived in England and then Japan. We moved back 9 years ago when our oldest was starting high school, because we felt that Cache Valley is a great place to raise a family. I love spending time with my husband and our 3 kids; 2 in college and 1 in high school. I feel so blessed to work with your children, and I love getting to know them better when they come into the office. 

My Favorites:

Color: Blue
Drink: Diet Coke
Treat/Snack: Twizzler Nibs, Dark Chocolate & Carmel 
Food/Restaurant: Cafe Zupas
Hobbies: Reading, Playing games with my family 
Animal: Panda

Amanda Kenczka

Lunch Secretary

I am so exited to be working at Mountainside! I am from a small town in Wyoming and went to the University of Wyoming. Eventually we moved to Nibley about 5 years ago and love it!! I spend most of my time with my husband Nick and daughter Camille (9). I have a little dog name Fynn who has been my sidekick for 11 years. We love the outdoors and spend a lot of time in the mountains fishing, hiking, kayaking or at the lake playing in water. You will find me with my nose in a good mystery book, gardening or crocheting.

My Favorites:

Color: Emerald Green
Flower: Peony/Daisy
Drink: Diet Coke
Treat/Snack: Cookies & Chocolate
Food/Restaurant: Mexican/Sushi
Animal: Horses

Amie Nielsen

Health Specialist

My name is Amie Nielsen. I love working at Mountainside Elementary as the Health Specialist!! I grew up in Smithfield, loved Cache Valley, so my husband Burke and I brought up our family of 5 kiddos here in Mendon. We have lived in Mendon for over 20 years. Some of the things I enjoy is spending my summer playing in my garden. I love planting flowers and enjoy watching them grow. Also I love to watch my children play sports and being with my family.

My Favorites:

Color: Green and Red
Flower: All Flowers
Drink: Sunkist Zero
Treat/Snack: Carmel Apple or anything with lemon
Food/Restaurant: Sabores
Hobbies: Gardening, Jeeping, and Fishing - Watching my kids play sports.
Season: Spring

Ranee Cronquist

School Counselor

My name is Ranee Cronquist. The students know me as Ms. Ranee. I was born and raised in Utah. I grew up just over the mountain in Tremonton. I have one daughter who I love spending time with. I love being out in nature, camping, fishing, paddle boarding, gardening, traveling & spending time with family & friends.
I love being the school counselor here at Mountainside! Prior to working for the district I worked at Bear River Mental Health for 14 plus years as a case manager, adult & child therapist, and as a school-based mental health therapist. I received my Bachelor's and Masters degrees in social work at USU.

My Favorites:

Color: Green
Flower: Hibiscus
Drink: Mountain Dew
Treat/Snack: Pickles, Twix, Snickers
Food/Restaurant: Sabores
Hobbies: Pretty much anything out doors
Season: Spring & Summer
Animal: Dog & Cat

Robby Thompson

Custodian

I grew up in Clarkston on a dairy farm in a large family. I enjoy spending time with my son and watching him play baseball for Green Canyon High School. My favorite place to be in on a tractor in the middle of a field and watching the sunrise or sunset. I enjoy hiking and playing sports.

My Favorites:

Color: Blue
Drink: Pepsi 
Treat/Snack: Beef Jerky, Snickers
Food/Restaurant: Steak and Potatoes
Hobbies: Farming and playing sports
Season: Spring & Fall
Animal: Cows and Dogs

Brittany Wall

School Support Specialist

I am so excited to be a part of this school community. I grew up right here in Cache Valley, graduating from Logan High School before heading to Utah State University, where I earned my BS in Elementary Education in 2003 (Go Aggies!).

Teaching is my passion, and I have had the wonderful privilege of guiding students across many different grade levels. My journey includes teaching Kindergarten, 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades in the Cache County School District, as well as 4th and 5th grades down in Washington County School District.

When I’m not in the classroom, my life is beautifully busy! My husband, Randy, and I have five amazing children, three wonderful in-laws, one grandchild, and we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of three more grandbabies very soon. I love to sing (you will likely hear me singing down the hallways!), read, create, and spend time gardening. I also have an adventurous spirit. I love camping and hiking.  Traveling is a favorite pastime of mine. I love to experience new places, foods, and cultures. 

My Favorites:

Color: Leopard Print, Pink, Gold
Snack: Salty and crunchy foods such as Nuts, Chips, Popcorn
Drink: Water
Season: Fall and Spring
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, reading, hiking, sewing, and gardening
Books: Historical Fiction, Suspense, Fantasy