Our very own Penny McEntire will be a principal next school year for Orchard Hills Elementary! Although Penny will be deeply missed here at Park, we are so excited for this new step in her career. Penny has been a tremendous help at Park and has been amazing at getting us to set and reach higher goals. She truly cares about everyone and is the kindest person. She is always Trying 100 and truly wants the best for everyone. Congratulations Penny on this newest adventure and we will always be cheering you on!
Penny McEntire – Principal of Orchard Hills Elementary
The Nebo School Board of Education appointed Penny McEntire as the Principal of Orchard Hills Elementary for Nebo School District.
Penny earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Utah Valley University and a master’s degree in Education Leadership from Southern Utah University.
Mrs. McEntire served as the Title I Coordinator for Park Elementary for the past two years. She served as an Instructional Coach for East Meadows and Canyon Elementary Schools for five years. Mrs. McEntire taught reading recovery, Kindergarten, and third grade at East Meadows for nine years and first grade at Canyon and East Meadows for two years.
Penny was honored with the 2021 Crystal Apple Award for Park Elementary, the 2016 Crystal Apple Award for East Meadows Elementary, the 2020 Nebo Hero Award, and the 2017 Nebo PEAK Award.
A colleague said, “Mrs. McEntire is an instruction leader. She is extremely dedicated to the education profession and puts in many long hours. Penny is one of the most humble humans. She is friendly, kind, and willing to listen to others. Penny always puts others first and makes everyone feel valued and appreciated.”
One of Penny’s favorite quotes is from Maya Angelou, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
Penny said, “I am appreciative of this assignment and thrilled to work alongside the students, teachers, and community of Orchard Hills Elementary. As an educator, I value the roles of each of these stakeholders in relationship to the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. It is my pleasure to add my skill sets and my experience to the wonderful faculty, staff, and students at Orchard Hills.”
Penny is married to Merlin; and they have four children and two grandchildren. Penny loves spending time with her family in the wonders of nature. Together they enjoy hiking and riding on ATV trails. (She often does this with a good audio book!) Additionally, Penny is talented with painting, restoring furniture, and creating different baked goods.
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