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 am Cheria Sadler and 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 8 years ago when our oldest was starting high school, because we feel 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 in 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 Aide

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

Joe Cottrell

School Support Leader

I am so excited to be part of the Mountainside school and community! Previously, I supported Cache County School District as a behavior coordinator and a school psychologist. In my current role as Mountainside School Support Leader, I hope to contribute to the educational success of our school community, including teachers/staff, students, and families. A little more about me: I grew up in parts of Wyoming (Cody and Laramie) and Utah (Vernal) before completing my undergraduate and graduate studies at Snow College and Utah State University, where I majored in psychology and earned a graduate degree in school psychology. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three kids, being in the outdoors, and all things sports. 

My Favorites:

Color: Teal
Drink: Coke Zero, baby. Usually, I'll add a spritz of raspberry and coconut syrup, and it turns into a delectable treat.
Treat/Snack: Hostess Crunch Donettes (my mouth is watering)
Food/Restaurant: Chipotle
Hobbies: Football, Basketball, and Golf
Season: Fall because it's football season