MIND

Elsa Futch is in 10th grade at Judge Memorial Catholic High School. She is a member of the competitive PCSS cross country ski team and is also a swimmer. Outside of school and training, Elsa enjoys spending time with her friends, teammates, and her collection of plants. Elsa also loves to organize, sing, and raise lambs for 4H.

Keely Fisher is a Sophomore at Park City High School. She is a part of National Honor Society and enjoys volunteering. Keely is a part of the Park City Ski & Snowboard Nordic team and the Park City High School Cross Country Running Team. In her Freshman year, Keely ran varsity for the Cross Country Running team and helped the team finish 5th at State Championships. In the winter Keely went to Junior Nationals for Nordic Skiing and is a top ranked skier in the Intermountain Division. In her free time Keely enjoys alpine skiing with friends and family over the weekend. When she is not skiing or at school she likes hanging out with friends, reading, and taking care of her plants.

I am in 11th grade at Park City High School.  I was diagnosed in first grade with Dyslexia.  Although I struggled with reading, by the time I was in 8th grade, I loved to read books because of the stories they have to tell. High School is super fun because of how many different people you meet and there are tons of activities you can be involved in.  I am in a yearbook class and get to go to many events such as football, dances, and mountain bike races etc. and take pictures.   Aside from school, I love to bake and decorate cakes.  I hope to open my own bakery one day.

Hi I’m Austin. I enjoy skiing, mountain biking, playing video games with friends and traveling. I race cross country mountain bikes and gravel bikes. I ski for the Park City Ski Team and I’ve been to Oaxaca, Mexico, Quebec, Canada, Amsterdam, Southern France, and most recently, Nepal and Qatar. I’m also a rising junior at the Winter Sports School, and hope to become an Aerospace engineer.

Wade Kelly is a senior at Park City’s Winter Sports School. Wade is a competitive alpine ski athlete with PCSS and has been part of PC READS since he was in middle school. He is grateful for the support PC READS has given him over the years – resources for dyslexic students, making him aware of accommodations available and teaching him to advocate for himself. Wade has enjoyed paying it forward as a PC READS Mind Mentor. He plans on attending college in the fall of 2024.

Teagan Grady is an 8th grader at Treasure Mountain Junior High School. She is on the Park City Mountain Bike Team and plays softball. She was diagnosed with dyslexia in kindergarten. Teagan emjoys being outdoors, being with friends and family, and traveling around the world.

Josie Johnson is a student at the Winter Sports School. She is a member of the Woman’s Ski Jumping National Team and Park City Ski and Snowboard. She is also on the Park City High School Mountain Bike Team. She loves skiing, art, hiking, climbing, and listening to audiobooks.

Lila is an 8th grader at Treasure Mountain.  Since elementary school, she has enjoyed being a part of PC READS, and now is excited to be a mentor to others.  Soccer is one of her favorite activities.  But spending time with friends is what makes her most happy!  She’s thinking about being an FBI agent or detective when she grows up.

Amelie is a junior at Park City High School. She is a member of Park City Rowing Academy, where she trains on the Jordanelle Reservoir with her team. Amelie is also a part of the Young Artists Academy, a program run through Kimball Art Center where teen artists can explore their creativity with the guidance of experienced artists. Additionally, she recently joined PCHS’s varsity debate team. When she’s not busy with art, debate, homework, or rowing, Amelie enjoys spending time with her friends and family and playing with her cat.