Hope Hershey

About Hope Hershey

As a ninth-generation Floridian, I like to say I have sunshine running through my veins! I earned my degree in Elementary Education from Stetson University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.I’m currently an educator at the Lehi Literacy Center, where I help students develop critical reading and learning skills while fostering a love of literacy. Alongside this, I’m a team member at Swig, focusing on team development, leadership, and creating a positive, growth-oriented workplace. Previously, I spent eight years at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice as a Training Coordinator, where I helped expand the brand through engaging learning programs and leadership development.Outside of education and management, I’m a published author of \"Ezra’s Day Off,\" a children’s book that sparks imagination, and I’ve written academic papers on garden-based learning and environmental education.If you’re passionate about leadership, learning, or literacy, I’d love to connect!

Experience

1. Teacher

   Lehi City

   Jan 2026 — Present · Lehi, UT, US

   Mentored 20+ preschool students in foundational literacy skills, including phonics, letter identification, letter sounds, colors, and shapes• Adapted and differentiated lesson plans to support diverse learning styles, developmental needs, and early learning levels• Fostered a positive, play-based learning environment that encouraged engagement, confidence, and early language development

Education

• Stetson University

  Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching, with a minor in Psychology