Katherine Alexander
6th and 7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighMathematics
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Monica Archibald
6th & 7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighMathematics
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Tyson Bringhurst
Special Education Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighSpecial Education
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Cynthia Burch
ELA Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighEnglish Language Arts
Work Phone: 385-646-0273
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Anya Burtis
CCA, FACS, & Digital Literacy Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighCTE
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Melanie Cholodowski
Mathematics Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighMathematics
Work Phone: 385-646-8885
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Claire Claflin
Utah Studies
Evergreen Junior HighSocial Studies
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Rachel Crandall
7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighMathematics
Work Phone: 385-646-2065
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Travis Dahl
History Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighSocial Studies
Work Phone: 385-646-0314
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Capri Dahle
Dual Immersion Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighWorld Languages
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Robert Frank
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighEnglish Language Arts
Chad Harwood
Physical EducationTeacher
Evergreen Junior HighPhysical Education
Work Phone: 385-646-8066
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Tyler Hoecherl
English Language Development (ELD) and ELA Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighEnglish Language Arts
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Mr. Hoecherl completed his undergraduate degrees from the University of Utah in International Studies and English Teaching with a minor in Special Education. Mr. Hoecherl is a strong advocate for inclusivity and equity in the classroom. He strives to make his classroom a safe, welcoming, and validating environment for all students. Evergreen Jr. High is the first middle school Mr. Hoecherl has taught at, and he loves it! He enjoys reading, writing, and interacting with students. Outside of school, Mr. Hoecherl enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, going to second-hand bookstores, and traveling.
Jake Hogan
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighEnglish Language Arts, Drama
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Matteo Krause
Music Director
Evergreen Junior HighMusic
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Mr. Krause grew up in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. It was through his school band and choir programs that he developed his love for music and teaching. Since then, he’s moved around quite a bit. Mr. Krause has called Brazil, Turkey, China, and the USA home at some point. He received his degree in Music Education and then went on to study under some of today’s music greats like: Frank Ticheli, Bobby Shew, Paula Crider, and Diane Soelberg to name a few. During his time overseas, Mr. Krause has been able to fall in love with music over and over again from new cultural traditions and practices. Evergreen Jr. has been such a fun place for him and he looks forward to many years as an Eagle. During his free time, he likes to travel and spend time with his family…music is always a big part of that.
Emily Lehnardt
Science Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighScience
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Ms Lehnardt is an advocate for STEM integration in her classroom. She is NASA STEM Leadership certified. Ms Lehnardt is an Astronomy in Chile Ambassador. She is also a certified National Geographic Educator. As a science communicator, Ms Lehnardt has written science curriculum for select high schools nationwide and is a contributor to science magazines such as Utah STEM Magazine. She enjoys hiking, napping, astrophotography and walking her cute little dog, Maddie. She is a Granite EXCEL winner, a Space Foundation International Teacher Liaison, and she is the Utah Science Teacher Association's 2021 6th Grade Science Teacher of the Year.
Sutton Morgan
Visual Arts Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighVisual Arts
Work Phone: 385-646-0286
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Christine Nilsson
Health and Dance Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighDance and Physical Education
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Tiffany Peyregne
ELA Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighEnglish Language Arts
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Elise Plumley
Science Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighScience
Work Phone: 385-646-1080
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Rachel Pratt
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighMathematics
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Haydee Rojas Zegarra
Dual Immersion Teacher
Evergreen Junior High SchoolWorld Languages
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Kurt Twining
Exploring Technology, Digital Literacy, Creative Coding, and Journalism Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighCTE
Work Phone: 385-646-1719
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Mr. Twining received his bachelor's of science from Brigham Young University in Technology Teacher Education. He taught for six years in Colorado Springs also earning his Master's of Education from Lesley University in the meantime. He came back to Utah in 2012 and has taught here at Evergreen since 2015. He loves everything technology - video, webpages, robotics, computer science, and problem solving. He is excited to be among the faculty here at Evergreen and grow the technology department.
Outside of school he loves spending time with his wife and five children. He enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, soccer, and racquetball.
David Wadsworth
Earth Science, 8th Grade Science, & STEM Concepts Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighScience
Work Phone: 385-646-0294
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Mr. Wadsworth grew up in Florida. He graduated from Brigham Young University. He earned his Teaching Certificate in Business Education from Utah State University. For the past 24 years, he has been teaching science. The past 10 years he has been at Evergreen. He enjoys reffing High School football, woodworking, four wheeling and traveling.
Nicci Wadsworth
Special Education ELA Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighSpecial Education
Work Phone: 385-646-0295
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Jessica Williams
7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighMathematics
Mrs. Williams received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Deaf Studies from BYU Hawaii. Upon moving to Utah (from Seattle), she later got her Master’s in Education. Mrs. Williams has been teaching Middle School Math since 2017. She is excited to be apart of the staff at EJH and is looking forward to setting up an ASL Club. Outside of teaching, she loves to run, rock climb, and read.
Zac Zumbrunnen
History and Theater Teacher
Evergreen Junior HighDrama & Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-8480
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