Mrs. Brenda Bartunek
Teacher
Math
Work Phone: 385-646-9392
Work Email: bbartunek@graniteschools.org
I have been teaching at Bonneville for over 20 years. I graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in mathematics.
Mr. Kirby Bauer
Assistant Principal
Bonneville Junior HighAdministration
Home Phone: 13856465124
Personal Email: kabauer@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Diana Bell
Teacher
English
Work Phone: (385) 646-8118
Work Email: dfbell@graniteschools.org
Ms. Bell has been teaching middle school students (grades 6-8) for over 15 years. She received her undergraduate degree from the Honors Program at the University of St. Thomas where she majored in Education and minored in English. After starting her career in Houston, Texas in 2003, Ms. Bell moved to Utah in 2012 to escape the humidity. She is endorsed to teach both English and history, and loves empowering her students to be their own advocates in life. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll often see Ms. Bell up in the mountains with her two children and three rescue dogs.
Mrs. Christine Christiansen
Teacher
College and Career Awareness
Home Phone: 3856465124
Personal Email: cschristiansen@graniteschools.org
Mr. Phillip Despain
Teacher
College and Career Awareness
Work Phone: 385-646-9397
Work Email: pdespain@graniteschools.org
Mr. Brandon Evans
Teacher
Science
Work Phone: 385 646-1939
Personal Email: bmevans@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Rachelle Glenn
Paraeducator / Truency Tracker
Work Phone: (385) 646-3119
Work Email: rglenn@graniteschools.org
Ms. Amanda Hatton, Teacher
Media Specialist and STS
Work Phone: 385-646-1560
Work Email: ajhatton@graniteschools.org
Ms. Hatton received a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University Idaho in both English and Earth Science. She enjoys exploring the geology and ecology of Utah while hiking and camping. She likes to play music, learn new things and write. She posts weekly updates of the assignments of her class on her canvas page.
Marlena Henry
Teacher
English
Work Phone: 801-646-9418
Personal Email: mhenry@graniteschools.org
I teach 7th grade English, as well as Journalism. I’m excited, this year’s going to be epic! I graduated from Weber State University in 2005 with a degree in English and Fine Arts. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Reading.
Mrs. Kym Hunsaker, Teacher
Teacher
Math/Avid
Work Phone: 385-646-9400
Work Email: khunsaker@graniteschools.org
Dr Rose Jacklin, Teacher
Teacher
Dr. Jacklin has been a teacher in Granite School District since 1985. She has taught many subjects through the years including psychology, sociology, World history, Civics, Utah history, world geography, physical education, American history and has coached women's volleyball, basketball and soccer. Dr. Jacklin has received the prestigious Huntsman Teaching with Excellence Award in 2015, and is also a recipient of the Granite Education Foundation Excel Outstanding Teaching Award in 2004 while teaching at Bonneville Jr. High School. Dr. Jacklin likes to do many things such as read, hike, participate and watch sports of all kinds, learn new and interesting things about people and our country, as well as help people find ways to succeed. Dr. Jacklin has been awarded nine Nation Endowment for the Humanity Awards to study American history around the country, as well as being chosen to receive a Driven to Teach Award given by the Larry & Gail Miller endowment. She believes that no matter what mistake you have made there is always a way to overcome. Wanting students to achieve their best is Dr. Jacklin's goal for her students. Dr. Jacklin focuses on student achievement through activity-based learning in her classroom and knows that students will retain information longer and with greater detail if they can actually experiment with an activity. Students need to be proactive in their academic achievement and when they do; they will open the door to their own future. Dr. Jacklin holds a Doctorate in Education with a focus in teacher leadership and technology.
Natalie Janelle Johnson
Teacher
Bonneville Junior HighChoral & Instrumental Music
Personal Email: jajohnson2@graniteschools.org
Ms. Lisa Johnson
Teacher
English
Work Phone: 385-646-9402
Work Email: lmjohnson@graniteschools.org
I graduated from the University of Utah with a B.A. in English and University of Phoenix with a Masters Degree in Education. I teach seventh grade English and ESL at Bonneville.
Natalie Marlyn Knudsen
Teacher
Bonneville Junior HighSpecial Education
Personal Email: mjknudsen1@graniteschools.org
Natalie Bradley Saurer
Teacher
Bonneville Junior HighPhysical Education/Science
Work Phone: (385) 646-0699
Personal Email: bjsaurer@graniteschools.org
Ms. Teresa Soracco, Teacher
Teacher
PE/Health
Work Phone: 385-646-1577
Work Email: tsoracco@graniteschools.org
I got my Bachelors in Science in Kinesiology from California State University Monterey. I earned my Masters of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education from Westminster College.
Natalie Michael Thomas
Teacher
Bonneville Junior HighScience
Work Email: msthomas@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Nora Thompson
Teacher
Bonneville Junior HighSpanish
Home Phone: 3856460335
Personal Email: nathompson@graniteschools.org
Natalie Shawn Thompson
Teacher
Bonneville Junior HighSpecial Education – FA
Work Phone: (385) 646-1911
Work Email: smgreen-thompson@graniteschools.org
Mr. Darwin Tolman
Teacher
Theatre/Social Studies
Work Phone: 385-646-9407
Work Email: dtolman@graniteschools.org
I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from BYU. I have also taken post-graduate classes at the University of Utah, Friends University, University of Colorado, and Southern Utah University. I am certified to teach Speech, Drama, Debate, and History. I have supervised extra-curricular activities such as student government, “We the People… “, Academic Games, drama competitions, school dances, several play productions a year and, yes, have even had experience as an elementary P.E. teacher and assistant middle school football coach. I enjoy reading, traveling, and going to the theatre.
David Weixler
Teacher
Special Education – SEL