26 | Holiday 2021
Congrats Chelsey Petersen! THE BOOK TABLE’S SEPTEMBER TEACHER OF THE MONTH CLAIRE ANDERSON
contributing writer
This fall, the Book Table began “Making a Difference One Chapter at a Time,” a program in which they have teamed up with vendors, schools, libraries, and businesses in Cache Valley to give back to teachers and students. Their teacher of the month program provides the opportunity for featured teachers to receive a door makeover and a Book Table gift card. September’s Teacher of the Month, who was nominated for the outstanding impact she has had on her students and fellow teachers, is Chelsey Petersen, the special education preschool teacher for children ages 3-6 at Riverside Preschool. Chelsey and her husband, Chad, have lived in Logan for the past 18 years. They have twin daughters, Raegan and Brooklyn, and two dogs,
Bentley and Dusty. Their family enjoys playing games, camping, supporting the Aggies, and spending time with family and friends. Ever since she was a little girl, Chelsey knew that she wanted to become a teacher. This came from her desire to help others. “I believe that all students can learn, just at a different pace and in their own ways,” she said. When she was younger, she played school with her dolls and stuffed animals, and even asked for a whiteboard and school supplies for Christmas. This is her eighth year teaching preschool in Logan City School District and her second year teaching at Riverside Preschool. She loves being a special education teacher because of how the classroom environment is always changing, making every day a new adventure. She loves
interacting and collaborating with her amazing team of special educators. “Chelsey teaches in the classroom next to me and she goes above and beyond every day making our students feel safe and at home and helping her fellow teachers with any questions they may have,” a fellow teacher at Riverside said. “[Cheslea] forges ahead [through challenges] every day and is always trying to figure out how to best meet the needs of our students and their various special needs.” It is evident that Chelsey has a genuine love for each of her students and truly enjoys what she does, even when her job isn’t easy. “It is definitely a team effort,” Chelsea
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