Kayce Fuhriman
5th Grade Magnet Teacher
Kayce received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Idaho; however, she has taken more classes at Boise State, so she diplomatically roots for Ohio State and stays out of the UI/BSU rivalry!!  (Go Buckeyes!)  She has taught 5th grade for 12 years and still loves every minute of it!  Kayce was honored as Teacher of the Year in 2002-2003.  Kayce has four married sons and 15 of the cutest grandchildren in the universe - six live in Ohio and nine live in Boise!  She loves to ride her bike on the Green Belt, go for long walks, play with grandchildren and read.  Her yard usually looks like she needs to buy a goat, but her garden grows blackberries, raspberries, grapes and whatever else she feels in the mood for in May when she plants!

Julie Summers
5th Grade Teacher
Julie Summers is a native Idahoan who attended schools in both Nampa and Boise, with a brief stint in Detroit, Michigan. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Boise State University in 1990. Julie has taught for 17 years in the Meridian School District. She is married to a fellow teacher, Jock Summers, who teaches 4th grade at Mary McPherson Elementary. They have 3 beautiful girls, Kara - age 11, Kendal - age 7 and Kristen - age 5. Julie enjoys reading, word games, shopping, and hanging out with her husband and kids.
“I opened Ponderosa Elementary 5 years ago and look forward to opening up Paramount Elementary. It is such a powerful process to watch a new community form with the students, parents, and staff. I am excited to help develop the traditions and events that will become part of the culture of Paramount.”

Lee Fischer
5th Grade
Lee grew up in Colorado and Wyoming. He received his Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Idaho and his Master's degree in Educational Technology from Lesley University. Lee has taught in the Meridian School District for ten years, one year teaching 3rd grade and nine years teaching 5th grade. He also spent one year working for the Albertson's Foundation teaching educators how to integrate technology into their classrooms.  He enjoys hunting, fishing, sports, and participating in different activities around the area.    
"They call it coaching but it is teaching. You do not just tell them...you show them the reasons."  Vince Lombardi

Roxie Wellington
5th Grade Teacher
Roxie earned her BA in elementary education in 1990 from NNC, and in 1994 a master's degree from NNU.  Cascade and Vallivue are districts where Roxie previously taught 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades.  Her husband, Ben, is a real estate broker in Cascade where Roxie spends her summers and most weekends during the school year.  Roxie has three married children (Christy, Tisha, and Von) who reside in the Nampa and Kuna areas. She enjoys snowmobiling, fishing, and being involved in the lives of their seven wonderful grandchildren. 
"Whether it's my grandchildren or my classroom students, there is nothing more thrilling and rewarding than watching children's eyes when learning occurs.  I am eagerly anticipating teaching 5th grade students at Paramount Elementary."