Distance Learning Team
Meet the Team
Alex Diepeveen
Lead Teacher
Alex Diepeveen
Alex Diepeveen is excited to be joining Ignite this year as the 3rd-5th grade distance learning teacher. She has a love of children and has spent many years substituting at all different grade levels so that she has an understanding of the different developmental stages. She uses this knowledge to actively engage students in learning. Alex has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.
Nicole Monty
Lead Teacher
Nicole Monty
Nicole Monty is excited to continue her role in the K-2 classroom as lead teacher. She has a wonderful energy and enthusiasm that she shares with her students and families.
Diane Godfrey
Lead Teacher 6-8 Grade /
Prenda liaison
Prenda liaison
Diane Godfrey
Ms. Diane has been with the Ignite Distance Learning program since October 2018. She is a licensed educator and has been working in the educational field for over 20 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Utah State University and has taught Kindergarten through 6th Grade in the classroom and loves the unique differences of each age group. Ms. Diane’s favorite part of education is seeing a child light up when they explore something new to them and then apply the things they have learned with joy and excitement. She is a firm believer in choice in education and is thrilled to continue to work with and support parents in the Ignite Distance Learning program. When she is not working you might find her playing with her grandchildren, going to lunch with her grown children, cycling with her husband, hiking with her dog, or just curled up with a good book.
Rylie Larsen
Lead Teacher
Rylie Larsen
Rylie Larsen has been with Ignite for the past three years and has served as a key advocate for parents and students in her role as resource librarian, where she strives to provide them with knowledge to a variety of educational materials and resources that will create an engaging and rigorous academic experience. Rylie also enjoys acting as the teaching assistant in our K-2nd grade classroom and enjoys the interactions she has with her students.
Lani Murray
Distance Learning Director
Lani Murray
Lani Murray is excited to start this new venture. She has had over 8 years of experience in administrative roles at charter schools here in Utah. Lani loves using her skills and education by merging her passions of project management, business management and public administration with her love of working with parents, students and teachers. Lani is a doting grandmother to eleven beautiful grandchildren and has 6 wonderful children. Some have described Lani as a workaholic or energizer bunny, but she would describe herself as someone who dives in with both feet into a project. Lani looks forward to partnering with all of you to ensure the best educational experience for your children.
lmurray@igniteutah.org
lmurray@igniteutah.org