Bridges Staff
Amber Johnson
Special Education Teacher
gro.2dscl@nosnhoj.rebma
(307) 885-7128
Bio: This is my fifth year teaching in the Bridges Program, and my sixth year teaching in Special Education. I personally feel I have the best job in the district, and get to work with amazing teachers, staff, and students that teach me something every day! Outside of work, I enjoy any activity that includes being with my husband and our 3 children.
Tamra Johnson
Instructional Aide
Email: gro.2dscl@nosnhoj.armat
Bio: My name is Tami Johnson. This is my 5th year working at Bridges. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. I love to spend time with my family.
Lori Sands
Instructional Aide
Email: gro.2dscl@eegam.irol
Bio: My name is Lori Sands and this is my 8th year working for LCSD#2. I currently work as a paraprofessional at Bridges Academy. I work with high need students and find it very rewarding. They bring bright moments to each working day. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time boating on the lake, working in my yard, and building memories with my family along the way.
Sandy Robinson
Instructional Aide
Email: gro.2dscl@nosnibor.ardnas
Bio: Hi, my name is Sandy Robinson. I have lived in Star Valley since I was 8 years old. I have loved living here with my family. I married Todd Robinson in 2008. We have 7 kids and 16 grandkids together, and most of them live in Star Valley. I love riding horses, fishing, hunting, and pretty much anything outdoors.
Kelsi Lund
Speech/Language Pathologist
Email: gro.2dscl@dnul.islek
Bio: I was born and raised in the great state of North Dakota. I am a graduate of BYU and UofU. This is my fourth year with LCSD#2, where I am the Speech-Language Pathologist for Etna Elementary, Swift Creek High School, and bridges to Independence Academy. I enjoy cooking, reading, hiking, walking the dogs, and spending time with family.
Barbara Merritt
Email: gro.2dscl@ttirrem.arabrab
Bio: I grew up in Colorado and Michigan, completing high school in Midland, Michigan. I graduated from University of Idaho in 1994 and then proceeded to complete a masters degree at Northwest Nazarene University in Napa, Idaho. I enjoy building my house with my husband, hunting, and being with my kids. I also enjoy traveling, and eating new foods. I love counseling students and helping them to feel good about themselves and their goals.