School Information

Administration

Tara Best

Principal Tara Best

Phone: 801-402-1450
Email Tara Best

Kerianne Carter

Administrative Intern Kerianne Carter

Phone: 801-402-1450
Email Kerianne Carter

Contact Information

Main Office: 801-402-1450
Attendance: 801-402-1456
Fax:  801-402-1451

Office Hours:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office Manager: Cindy King

image of Holbrook Elementary school

Photograph of Holbrook Elementary

MISSION STATEMENT

Holbrook Mission: We Belong, We are Safe, We Excel, We are Huskies!

Holbrook Vision: With collective efficacy, we will increase student achievement through the BELIEF, SUPPORT, and TRUST of each other. 

  • WE BELONG: We will make decisions based on what is in the best interests for students, staff, and all other stakeholders to ensure they feel welcome.  

  • Being positive, contributing members of interdependent teams and embracing a growth mindset. 

  • Supporting, encouraging, communicating, and collaborating to show mutual respect for all stake holders. 

  • WE ARE SAFE: We will make decisions based on what is in the best interest for student safety. 

  • Providing a physically safe environment that is clean and organized. 

  • Provide an emotionally safe environment where students feel accepted, supported, and free to express ideas, and teachers are approachable and caring.  

 

  • WE EXCEL: We will make decisions based on what is in the bet interest of student academic achievement. 

  • Being prepared for grade level and whole school collaboration by frequently reviewing data from formative, summative, benchmark, and common assessments, and using results to drive classroom instruction that used depth and rigor with viable curriculum. 

  • Taking an active part in frequent professional collaboration and learning focused on curriculum, instruction, student learning, and effective interventions.  

  • Providing timely, systematic, specific, and effective interventions, or enrichment, for students who exceed or don’t meet a given standard. 

Tara Best

Principal Message


Hello, Holbrook Huskies!

My name is Tara Best and I am honored to be a part of this wonderful community.  This is my third year as the Principal of Hannah Holbrook Elementary.

About me: My family has always placed a great deal of importance on education. I have a love of learning new things and am excited to share that love of learning with Holbrook!

Educational Journey:  I began my career teaching Kindergarten. I have taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, as well as one year as a 1st grade PAL teacher (Primary Advanced Learners). While working as an English Language Arts Coordinator, I learned about early literacy and best practices for reading and writing. 

Educational Philosophy: I believe that all children can learn and grow, and with the right resources and mindset, they can truly excel! I hope to provide your children the best environment, resources, and attitude to help them become the best they can be!

I am looking forward to meeting you all. Let’s work together to have a wonderful and memorable year of learning! 

Holbrook Elementary School LEA-Specific Licenses 2024-2025

  • This school employs individuals holding an LEA-specific educator license and/or endorsement.

  • The following designations or levels apply to educator licenses, license areas (i.e.-elementary, secondary, special education), and content endorsements (i.e.-mathematics, music, Spanish, social studies):

Professional: the educator has completed an educator preparation program that includes content and pedagogical knowledge. This program may have been completed at a university or in an alternate pathway that was supported by school districts/charters and the Utah State Board of Education.                                                                                                                                               

Associate: The educator is currently completing an educator preparation program but has not yet completed all requirements for a Professional Educator license, license area, or endorsement. The educator is enrolled in a university-based or Local Education Agency (LEA)-based program. When the educator completes the program, they will have a professional level.                                                         

LEA-Specific: The educator has not completed an educator preparation and is not currently enrolled in one.

  • As of 10/15/2024, this school employs educators with the following types of licensures:

    • Professional License - 96%

    • Associate License - 4%

    • LEA-specific License - 0%

    • Not USBE Qualified - 0%

  • Individual educator credentials are public information and may be found here.