A 27-year educator, instructional coach, curriculum specialist, and long-time school administrator has been selected as the next director of Canyons District middle schools.
Angi Holden, Principal of Union Middle, was appointed the School Performance Director over Canyons Middle Schools on May 5, 2026 by the Canyons Board of Education. She will succeed Mindy Robison, who was promoted to serve as Canyons District’s Assistant Superintendent.
Known for her student-centered leadership, Holden brings to the role nearly three decades of experience spanning special education, instructional coaching, school leadership, and district-level support roles.
“Middle schools are a critical bridge in a student’s academic and social development,” Holden said. “I’m committed to supporting school leaders in creating environments where every student feels seen, supported, and challenged to grow.”
Holden has served in Canyons District since its formation in 2009, holding leadership roles that include Principal of Union Middle and Bella Vista Elementary, Assistant Principal at Glacier Hills Elementary, Instructional Coach at Mount Jordan Middle, and coaching coordinator and instructional specialist for the District Office. Before joining Canyons, she worked in Granite School District as a special education teacher, coordinator, and school safety coordinator.
During her tenure as Principal at Bella Vista Elementary, the school earned designation as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2024, one of the nation’s highest honors for academic excellence. At Union Middle, Holden also helped secure consecutive Ron McBride Foundation after-school grants aimed at expanding opportunities and support systems for students.
Holden earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Governors University and a bachelor’s degree in special education from Utah State University. Her professional background also includes training in educational technology, AVID leadership, and collaborative systems improvement.
She will tell you that her greatest accomplishments don’t appear on a resume. They are found at home, where life is equal parts laughter, teamwork, and travel. She credits much of her success to her supportive husband, Kyle, their two incredible kids, Hannah and Burke, and the family’s ever energetic (and slightly opinionated) poodle, Ruby.
