Coach Jeremy Barlow
Teacher: Fitness for Life, Swim; Athletic Director; Coach: Baseball
Coach Barlow has taught at Granger since 2015. He graduated for SUU in Physical Education with a minor in Spanish. He has Coached Basketball, Volleyball, Football, and currently Coaches Baseball. Coach Barlow loves tacos, and sports, and spends as much time with his family as he possibly can.
Ms. Brinna Bennion
GEAR UP Site Coordinator, Assistant Coach Girls Soccer
Work Phone: (385) 646-0917
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Ms. Bennion grew up in Murray and graduated high school from Murray in 2007. She attended SLCC for one year and played on the women's soccer team. Ms. Bennion transferred to Westminster College where she played on the women's soccer team for four years. She obtained a Bachelor's in English and a Masters of Arts in Teaching while attending Westminster College. Ms. Bennion also played semi-professional soccer for three years. She has two children, loves to read, and is so excited to be at Granger.
Mr. Nathan Black
Teacher: Latinos in Action (LIA)
Work Phone: (385) 646-0079
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Mr. Derrick Carter
Teacher: English 10 and 11; Assistant Swim Coach
Work Phone: (385) 646-0657
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Mr. Carter graduated from Taylorsville High in 2009. After lots of college and tough education decisions, he finally graduated with a Bachelor’s in Secondary English Education from Utah Valley University. Mr. Carter has taught at Granger since 2017. When he’s not teaching English or coaching swim, Mr. Carter enjoys playing video games, watching movies, and blogging.
Mr. Shawn Crowther
Teacher: YESS; Coach: Golf
Work Phone: (385) 646-5756
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Mr. Crowther married with four children. Mr. Crowther graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science and a minor in Psychology. He also has endorsements to teach math, health and financial literacy. He received his Masters’ degree from the University of Phoenix in secondary education. He has coached football, basketball, and golf. His favorite coaching memory was going to the state championship game while coaching football at Taylorsville and coaching Henry Leng, golfer here at Granger, when he almost won the state championship in golf three times. Mr. Crowther also played football at Snow College in Ephraim Utah.
Coach Clint Felion
Teacher: Physical Education & Health II; Head Coach: Baseball
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"Once a Lancer, always a Lancer." Coach Felion graduated from Granger High School in 2009. Mr. Felion was hired to teach PE/Health and coach Baseball in 2016 and has loved his experiences since returning to Granger. After playing baseball in Jr. College, he completed his degrees in physical education and health at Southern Utah University. In 2019, Coach Felion obtained his Master's of Science in Sports Conditioning and Performance and loves to work with athletes.
Mr. Darren Fiscus
Trainer
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Mr. Howard Gravelle
Teacher: PE, Head Coach: Volleyball
Work Phone: (385) 646-9386
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Mrs. Jackie Griffith
Teacher: Child Development, Early Childhood Education 1, 2, 3, Little Lancers Preschool
Work Phone: (385) 646-0297
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Mrs. Griffith loves teaching at Granger, running the Little Lancer Preschool, and helping with the FCCLA student club. She graduated from the University of Utah in 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Human Development & Family Studies and a Minor in Nutrition. She grew up near San Jose, CA, and loves the ocean. She was a mascot in high school and worked with children at her local YMCA. She loves to dance and is happy to be living her dream of teaching.
Ms. AbbiGayle Hardman
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-0095
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Coach Tyler Haslam
Teacher: Mathematics; Coach: Football
Work Phone: (385) 646-5971
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Mr. Haslam graduated from the University of Utah in 2007 and has taught in Granite District ever since. In 2013 he completed a Masters degree in Mathematics. Mr. Haslam also likes to paint and relaxes by working outside.
Mrs. Meladi Hodges
Teacher: Dance, Drill Team, AVID 10; Coach: Drill Team
Mrs. Hodges graduated with her BS in Dance Education from Utah Valley University in 2019. While attending UVU, she was on both modern dance performing groups, Synergy and Contemporary Dance Ensemble. She has also published and presented her dance history research on Japanese choreographer, Michio Ito. She is an alum of Granger High (G-House!!!) and was on dance company and drill team during her time here. She is so excited to be back! In her free time, Mrs. Hodges enjoys watching movies/TV with her husband, playing Animal Crossing, and hiking!
Mr. Anthony Jefferies
Teacher: Physical Education; Coach: Track
Work Phone: (385) 646-8230
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Mr Jefferies has been teaching and head track coach at Granger High School for the last 6 years. Before Granger, he taught at Juan Diego Catholic HS for 10 years where he helped coach football and track & field. Mr. Jefferies has always lived in Salt Lake City, where he attended Judge Memorial Catholic HS. After HS, he attended Snow College and Southern Utah University and played college football. He has two great kids, Hailey and Carsen. In his free time he coaches his sons sports, cheers on his daughter in dance and cheerleading, spends time staying fit and playing with his dog.
Mrs. Cheryl Jindeel
Teacher: Social Studies; Assistant Coach: Volleyball
Work Phone: (385) 646- 0274
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Mrs. Jindeel loves teaching because she is passionate about igniting an interest in the world and inspiring students to see themselves as lifelong learners. Before coming to Granger, she taught social studies in Michigan and Florida. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Social Science with a Political Science minor and a Master of Arts degree in History. She also has degrees in Equine Business Management and International Administration. Mrs. Jindeel served for 20 years in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. She enjoys travel, playing board games, and genealogy.
Ms. Michelle Loomis
Teacher: Earth Science, Earth Science Honors; Assistant Coach: Swim
Work Phone: (385) 646-0272
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Ms. Loomis came to Utah after completing her Undergraduate degree in Geology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She then received her Masters in the Art of Teaching degree with a focus on urban populations from the University of Utah. Ms. Loomis has been a Lancer since 2019. She spent 8 years teaching Junior High science in Murray and Salt Lake City. Ms. Loomis has taught since 2007. She took 2 years away from teaching to live and work on a farm in Idaho where she and her family grew food through the winter by using hotspring water to heat the greenhouses. Ms. Loomis swam as a Golden Gopher for the University of Minnesota and is our Lancer Assistant Swim Coach.
Mr. Hyrum (Opie) Okeson
Teacher: Secondary Math 1, Coach: Girls Soccer
Work Phone: (385) 646-1181
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Hyrum Okeson graduated from Uintah High School, Southern Utah University, and Lesley University. He has been teaching math and coaching soccer at Granger since 2004. Hyrum enjoys spending time with his family and playing sports. He also enjoys family history and quilting.
Coach Kelle Pace
Teacher: Business & Marketing; Assistant Coach – Cross Country; DECA Advisor.
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After 25 years as a manager, salesman, and business owner, Mr. Pace is finally pursuing his dream to be a teacher and a coach. He loves the students at Granger High School. He enjoys distance running, fishing, playing chess, golfing, basketball, and softball. He has 3 children ages: 30, 25 and 21. He has been married to his Sweetheart Arlyn for 7 wonderful years. Mr. Pace has been teaching here at Granger since 2007. He has a B.A. in Sales & Marketing from Weber State University, and obtained his Masters of Secondary Education, and his Principal License, from the University of Phoenix.
Mr. Owain Rice
Teacher: Math; Coach: Cross Country
Work Phone: (385) 646-0269
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Mr. Rice is a graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in mathematics teaching. He has been teaching and coaching at Granger High since 2019. He loves running and has a passion for nutrition and health that he pursued with a minor in nutrition from the U. Mr. Rice grew up in Utah and loves spending time in the mountains while skiing, hiking, running, and climbing.
Mr. Cyle Sanada
Teacher: Business; Coach: Tennis
Work Phone: (385) 646-8878
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Mr. Sanada graduated from Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus with a BS in Biological Sciences Minors in: Chemistry, English, and Japanese. He holds Endorsements in English, Biological Sciences, Health, Physical Education, Business Management and Entrepreneurship.
Coach Shawnee Smith
Teacher: Health, Aerobics, People Of the Pacific, Coach: Girls Basketball
Work Phone: (385) 646-1135
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Coach Smith has been teaching at Granger since 2010. She graduated from Brigham Young University where she worked as a student-athlete. She played for the women’s basketball team, majored in health education & earned her minor in PE/Coaching. She is the head coach for the girl’s basketball team. When not working or coaching, she enjoys playing basketball, travelling, and spending time with her husband, three little boys & furbaby Juju.
Mr. Stephen Tidwell
Teacher: Junior Core English, Junior Honors English; Head Coach: Men’s Basketball
Mr. Tidwell grew up in West Jordan and went to West Jordan High School. He graduated from Southern Utah University and received his Masters Degree from Walden University. His interests include: family, reading, fishing, hiking, and coaching.
Mr. Pala Vaituu
Coach: Football; Special Ed Self-Contained Para
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Mr. Samuel Vidal
Teacher: PE; Coach: Wrestling; Athletic Director
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Ms. Brianna Winkleman
Teacher: Dance; Coach: Dance Company
Ms. Winkleman has taught at Granger since 2017. She loves teaching dance and directing Granger's Dance Company! She graduated from Utah Valley University with her Bachelors of Science in Dance Education and minor in Health Education. Prior to teaching at Granger, she was a certified Drill Team Judge, taught at several studios, and was a 3 year member of UVU's Synergy Dance Company. She likes to spend her free time traveling and adventuring outdoors with her husband and son.
Mr. Mark Wood
Teacher: Broadcast, Video Production, Digital Media; Head Coach: Softball
Work Phone: (385) 646-8035
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Mr. Wood is excited to be teaching at Granger High School. He graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2013 with a Masters in Information Technology. He has worked in the education field since 2007 and has created education video for both live and pre recorded instruction. Mr. Wood is also very involved in FastPitch softball and is excited to be coaching the team this year. He started coaching because he loved the game, but has had more enjoyment in working with players and seeing them grow into their potential. Outside of school and softball, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids.
