Chelsea Penney hails from the small town of Richfield, Utah. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, with a minor in Physical Education, from Southern Utah University. Over the years, she has added a professional educator license in Secondary Education and endorsements in Educational Technology, Health, and Physical Education. She is on track to complete her Masters of Education in December 2024.

Chelsea began her teaching career as a 3rd-grade teacher at Santa Clara Elementary. She has also taught in Iron and Sevier Counties and with UTVA. Since joining Utah Online School in 2013, she has continued to grow in her profession.

Chelsea is the proud mother of three children, who are her greatest joy. In her free time, she loves camping, hiking, mountain biking, boating, traveling, and reading with her family. Her personal motto is, “I can do hard things.”