Mrs. Lani Adams selected as Millard School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026

Fillmore Elementary School and Millard School District have selected Mrs. Lani Adams as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Adams embodies all that a teacher of the year represents. She is kind, generous, thoughtful, and loves teaching.

Lani began her teaching career at Milford Elementary School in 2003 and taught 6^th grade for 3 years. She then taught at Minersville Elementary School from 2006-2010 in 5^th grade. In 2011, she had a short stint working for the Head Start Program when a teaching vacancy opened with Millard School District for a 2^nd grade teacher. She taught 2^nd grade for two years and then moved to 4^th grade where she is currently teaching. She is in her 23^rd year of teaching.

Lani is an exceptional educator with remarkable classroom and behavior management skills. Her classroom is a calm, structured, and engaging environment where all students are supported and challenged to grow. She holds high expectations and pairs them with compassion and consistency, creating a space where students feel safe, respected, and motivated to learn.

Her commitment to student achievement is evident. Year after year, Lani’s summative assessment data show positive consistency in student growth and proficiency outcomes. In the 2024-2025 school year, she received recognition from the Utah State Board of Education for excellence in student achievement on end-of-year assessments. Lani takes a thoughtful and data-informed approach to instruction and intervention, always ensuring her teaching meets the diverse needs of her learners.

In her spare time, Lani loves to spend time with family. She loves watching her boys play football, wrestling, and baseball. Her hobbies include camping and reading books.

Lani is married to School Board Member Ian Adams. They have four boys, Caden, Rayce, Treyson, and Jackson. They have been married for 22 years. Congratulations Lani on this well-deserved award!

Millard School District Office Welcomes LaCeena Bringard & Hank Nielsen

Millard School District is pleased to welcome LaCeena Bringard as our new Administrative Assistant and Hank Nielsen as our new Human Resource Manager. Both bring exceptional skills, experience, and dedication, and we are confident they will be valuable assets to our office and the entire district. Welcome aboard our team LaCeena and Hank! We are excited to have you both!!!

Hello! I’m LaCeena Bringard, a proud wife, mother. I’m lucky to share life with my wonderful husband and our two beautiful daughters, Hailey and Molly, along with our two crazy cats, Karl and JoJo, who definitely keep things interesting at home!

Originally from Ogden, I graduated from Ogden High and went on to earn my bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Family Studies from Weber State University. My passion has always been centered around helping others, building relationships, and creating positive, supportive environments.

For the past 12 years, I’ve had the privilege of working as the secretary at the Delta Technical Center. It’s been so much more than a job, it’s been a place where I’ve grown both professionally and personally, and where I’ve had the honor of working alongside incredible educators, staff, and students. I’ve loved being part of a team that helps shape futures and support student success.

After over a decade at DTC, it’s bittersweet to say goodbye. While I’ll truly miss the people and the day-to-day connections, I’m also excited (and a little nervous!) for the next chapter and the opportunities that lie ahead. I’m grateful for the journey so far and looking forward to what’s next!

Hank Nielsen serves as the Human Resources Manager at Millard School District, bringing over 20 years of experience in office administration and personnel management. With academic training in English and Computer Science from Brigham Young University and Utah State University, Hank has held leadership roles in both healthcare and education, including Office Manager at Delta Family Medicine and Great Basin Veterinary Services. His strong organizational skills, commitment to employee support, and dedication to fostering a positive workplace culture make him a vital asset to the district’s operations.

Outside of work, Hank enjoys gardening, reading, and swimming. He also actively contributes to his community as a board member for the Millard County Credit Union.