Faith Bast, Grade 5

Hello! My name is Faith Bast and I’m excited to be teaching 5^th grade this year as a part of the Mountain School community! I graduated from NAU with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and began my teaching career in Gilbert, AZ in 2001. We returned to Flagstaff in 2011 and after taking some time to be at home with my 3 children, I began working part-time as a substitute teacher in grades K-8 at several schools in Flagstaff. As a Mountain School parent, I soon understood what a rare environment this school has. To be in a position to contribute to your child’s education in the Mountain School setting is a fantastic opportunity and I hope to share and instill a passion for learning in the students, every step of the way.

As a fifth-grade teacher, I feel like I’m best positioned to pick up on each child’s development to date and continue to build with new academic concepts.  I will take cues on individual interests and strengths and foster a true sense of value on each accomplishment and relationship.  While operating in the Mountain School atmosphere, nurturing both ability and confidence will set each child up for the next big step – Middle School. 

I look forward to working together with the students and families to make this year fun and successful while also setting our students up for all that lies ahead.