Polly Suhr was born and raised in California.  She attended Linfield College where she received her BA in History and Anthropology.  Mrs. Suhr went back to school at University of Phoenix and received her Masters in Education.  After college she married Vince and had 2 kids, Dominic (22) and Jasmine (20).  Dominic is attending Purdue Northwest earning his Mechanical Engineering and Technology and playing hockey.  Jasmine has earned her Vet Assistant Certificate from Truckee Meadows Community College and is working towards being able to apply for the Vet Nursing program.  Jasmine also continues to figure skate.  Mrs. Suhr has been teaching in Las Vegas, NV, where they raised their family, for the last 15 years.  

When not teaching Mrs. Suhr loves spending time with her family, reading, sewing and crafting, hiking, camping and skiing.  The family enjoys watching and playing hockey. Mrs. Suhr’s family also loves to travel and a long time goal of Mrs. Suhr’s is to visit all 7 continents.  In moving to Rigby, they are looking forward to exploring the area and hiking and camping with their 3 dogs, Muppet, Trix and Jinx.  

Mrs. Suhr is very excited to be continuing her teaching career at Alturas Preparatory Academy.  She is looking forward to watching her students grow and learn in their academic journey.  Mrs. Suhr wants all her students to become lifelong learners.