Mr. Wesley Andrew
Teacher: Resource
Work Phone: (385) 646-8051
Work Email: wjandrew@graniteschools.org
Mr. Andrew graduated from USU with a BA in Spanish. He loves to read, go hiking, snowboarding, and wakeboarding (basically anything outside). He has been married since 2005 and his son was born in 2016. This is his 1st year at Granger High and loves it.
Mr. Kevin Ballew
Teacher: Small Engines, Intro-Automotive Technology, Auto II (ASE Maintenance & Light Repair Engine/Chassis), Auto 1010 (Con-current Enrollment auto Salt Lake Community College); Club Advisor: Skills USA, G-House Customs
Work Phone: (385) 646-9642
Work Email: kballew@graniteschools.org
Mr. Ballew is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified, Hunter Equipment Certified, has a BSHS from University of Phoenix 2005 and a Masters in Education Special Education University of Phoenix 2007. Mr. Ballew has been teaching since 1997 and here at Granger since 2012. He is a gearhead like no other. If you cut his arm, he said he will bleed grease and oil. Mr. Ballew loves working on cars and with teens showing them the wonders found in today’s technological marvels. Mr. Ballew has been married since 1992 to a wonderful woman and his best friend. They have four children, married, with six grandchildren. When Mr. Ballew isn’t here at Granger you can find him in Moab 4 wheelin or at an NHRA drag race having more fun than you could imagine.
Ms. Susan Banks
Teacher: Chemistry
Work Phone: (385) 646-0702
Work Email: sebanks1@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Banks has been working in the classroom since 2007 teaching math, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science and art. She enjoys hiking with her family. She has BS in molecular biology with a minor in chemistry from BYU and a MAT secondary science from WGU.
Mr. Jeremy Barlow
Teacher: Physical Education; Assistant Coach: Boys Basketball and Track & Field
Work Phone: (385) 646-8829
Work Email: jbarlow@graniteschools.org
Coach Barlow has been teaching since 2007. The first 7 years he taught a West Lake Jr High. He has been teaching at Granger for 3 years. He teaches Physical Education, Fitness for Life, and Swim. He also assists with Boys Basketball and Track and Field. He graduated from Southern Utah University with his BS in Physical Education with an emphasis in teaching and coaching and a minor in Spanish. He became a teacher and coach because he loves to see the growth in the kids he interacts with. Outside of school he loves spending time with his wife and three kids.
Mrs. Rebecca Beck
Teacher: Resource (R.S.)
Work Phone: (385) 646-8839
Work Email: rbeck@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Beck teaches Special Education Math and Directed Studies. She has taught at Granger for 25 years. She loves having former students come to visit. Most will tell her that they wished they had applied themselves and studied harder in school because life after high school is a lot harder. She has been married for 41 years. She has 4 children and 12 grandchildren. She earned a BS from BYU in Sociology, a Special Education Certificate form Utah State, an ESL endorsement from Weber State and a Masters of Education from Lesley University. She has also taken classes from SLCC and University of Phoenix. She wishes she could speak Spanish.
Mr. Seydou Bengaly
Teacher: ESL
Work Email: sbengaly@graniteschools.org
Mr. Bengally joined the wonderful team at Granger High in September 2001. He was on his way to Thailand, where a university was hiring him to teach applied linguistics and train their language teachers, when a friend of his persuaded Mr. Bengally to come to Utah. After two nights of negotiations, Mr. Bengally told his friend, he was going to stay just one year. But here he is, starting his 10th year at Granger. Have you understood yet how much he loves this place?
Mr. Michael Bernard
Teacher: Success 101, SHEILD
Work Phone: (385) 646-0246
Work Email: mabernard@graniteschools.org
Mr. Thomas Brocksome
Teacher: Honors Geography, AP Human Geography
Work Phone: (385) 646-8825
Work Email: tbrocksome@graniteschools.org
Mr. Brocksome became a teacher because he loves the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of young people! He joined the Granger Faculty in 2013, after teaching for four years at West Lake Junior and two years at Brockbank Junior. He enjoys short walks on the beach, trying new food, coaching and mentoring, eating, advocating for youth, food, and personal space. He also likes tacos, dogs, movies, and good music.
Mrs. Madison Brown
Teacher: 9th Grade English
Work Phone: (385) 646-0589
Work Email: mhbrown@graniteschools.org
Website: Mrs. Brown’s English Website
This is Mrs. Brown's 3rd year teaching at Granger High School. She graduated from UVU with her bachelors in English Education. She grew up outside of Dallas, Texas, and cannot tell you how excited she is to go to ALL of Granger's football games. Mrs. Brown loves spending time with friends and family (who doesn't?), shopping, reading and writing (obviously), art, interior design, baking, throwing tea parties, and just making the world around her more beautiful. Ninth grade year is going to be delightful. She cannot wait to help all of her students get to be even better readers and writers than they were before. Cheers to the Class of 2021! Mrs. Brown is also the new SBO advisor and in charge of Lancer Legislature. If you are interested in being a class officer you can apply to run for office in the spring. If you wish to be a part of Lancer Legislature you can join at any time. Lancer Legislature meets every Tuesday at 2:20 pm in Mrs. Brown’s room, H206.
Mr. Kenton Burton
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-8787
Work Email: kburton@graniteschools.org
Mr. Burton has a B. A. from the University of Utah with a composite in social studies. He taught at west lake jr. high for 20 years and has been at Granger since 2013 - 2014. Mr. Burton loves to golf and watch all sports. He loves to go on vaction ( Disneyland ). Go Lancers.
Mr. John Carlisle
Teacher: Yearbook, Newspaper & Photography (SLCC and CTE)
Work Phone: (385) 646-8845
Work Email: jcarlisle@graniteschools.org
Mr. Carlisle teaches journalism, yearbook, and photography in J-102. His teaching endorsements/qualifications include: English, economics, visual arts: photography and CTE: commercial photography. In addition, he is a JEA-certified journalism educator, a UBI-certified bike mechanic, and a ULC-certified wedding officiant. In his spare time, he sews for his secret brand, Blacktag Bags, and he also serves as the chair of the board of directors for Craft Lake City, a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, promote and inspire local artisans. In addition, he shoots for SLUG Magazine almost every month, and his photos are attributed to his T9 pseudonym.
Mr. Derrick Carter
Teacher: English 10 and 11; Assistant Swim Coach
Work Phone: (385) 646-0657
Work Email: dscarter@graniteschools.org
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.
Ms. Lauren Case
Teacher: Resource, Coach: Cheer
Work Phone: (385) 646-2434
Work Email: lacase@graniteschools.org
Mr. Juan Castro
Teacher: Spanish
Work Phone: (385) 646-8847
Work Email: jcastro@graniteschools.org
Mr. Castro, a Chilean Citizen, taught at Granite high for multiple years and was also a teacher and principal in Chile. He has now been a part of the faculty at Granger since 2006. He received his Bachelor Degree at La Universidad de Santiago de Chile in 1972 and received his Masters degree at Lesley University in 2010. Mr. Castro was teaching math in the Special Ed. Department and is now teaching Spanish full time this new school year here at Granger. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family doing different outdoor activities. These include fly fishing, camping and photography.
Mrs. Marcia Chalmers
Teacher: Graphics; CTE Department Chair
Work Phone: (385) 646-2011
Work Email: mchalmers@graniteschools.org
Website: Granger Graphics Webpage
Website: Granger Graphics Facebook
Website: Granger Graphics Twitter
Website: Granger Graphics Youtube
Mrs. Chalmers graduated in 2002 from Pepperdine University in California with a Bachelors of Arts. She grew up in California but moved to Utah after college with her husband. She has been teaching at Granger since 2003. Out of the classroom, she loves sunshine, reading, computer arts and spending time with her husband and four kids.
Mr. Jason Chandler
Teacher: Social Studies; Head Coach: Boys Basketball
Work Phone: (385) 646-5320
Work Email: jrchandler@graniteschools.org
Mr. Chandler has been at Granger High since 2011, first as an academic mentor and then as a teacher. He teaches US History and has a BA in History from the University of Utah (2011). He is also the Head Coach of the Boys Basketball Team. Mr. Chandler was born and raised in Utah, graduating from Brighton High School in 2006 before going up to the U.
Mr Paul Christiansen
Teacher: Art
Work Phone: (385) 646-8849
Work Email: pchristiansen@graniteschools.org
Mr. Christiansen received his Associate Degree from SLCC & earned a B.S. Degree from USU.
Ms. JoyLynn Clark
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-8851
Work Email: jclark1@graniteschools.org
Miss Clark joined Granger High in 1997. She graduated from Weber State University where she earned degrees in English, Psychology, and Physical Education. She is currently teaching Sophomore English. Her hobbies are golfing, watching sports, attending the theatre, reading, and traveling. Miss Clark loves being a part of Granger High.
Mr. Richard Clawson
Teacher: Calculus, Math 2, Math 2 Honors; Assistant Coach: Boys and Girls Tennis
Work Phone: (385) 646-8852
Work Email: raclawson@graniteschools.org
Mr. Clawson graduated from Granger High in 1983 and the got a Bachelors of Math Education and a Masters of Ed. Studies up at the U of U. He is starting his 30th year teaching here at Granger. He still lives in the community and loves Granger. Mr. Clawson is married and has 5 children and 1 grandson. He loves math, sports, TV, good music, camping and being with his family. The more he learns about math, the more amazed he is at how beautiful it is!
Ms. Carolee Cluny
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-1396
Work Email: ccluny@graniteschools.org
Ms. Cluny has a BA in History, a Masters in Educational in Administration, and a Masters of Architecture all from the University of Utah. She worked as an intern architect at the architecture firm that designed Granger High School as one of their drafters. Ms. Cluny taught at Taylorsville High School and worked in Granite School District as the Social Studies Specialist. She returned to teaching, in 2013 to reach her favorite subject, American History. She loves the 11th grade students and curriculum. When Ms. Cluny has free time, she enjoys traveling the world.
Ms. Sheri Cochran-Alejo
Teacher: Spanish
Work Phone: (385) 646-9985
Work Email: salejo@graniteschools.org
Ms. Alejo graduated with a BS from Brigham Young University and earned a MS while teaching in Las Vegas from Nova Southeastern University. She loves sharing her love of the Spanish language, culture and people. Ms. Alejo is excited to be at Granger. Go Lancers!
Ms. Celeste Cohorn
Teacher: Business
Work Phone: (385) 646-2435
Work Email: cmcohorn@graniteschools.org
Ms. Cohorn is excited to be teaching at Granger High School. She grew up in southern Arizona and earned Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University's School of Accountancy. She worked in public accounting and industry for several years prior to becoming a teacher. She taught math at Corona del Sol High School in Arizona and CTE Introduction (College and Career Awareness) at Ecker Hill Middle School in Park City School District. She has a Master of Education from Westminster College, National Board Certification in Career and Technical Education and an ESL Endorsement. She and her husband Michael enjoy hiking, sailing in the Great Salt Lake and taking long walks with their dog, Loki.
Ms. Melissa Anne Cosgrove
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-9471
Work Email: macosgrove@graniteschools.org
Ms. Cosgrove has a bachelor’s in English Teaching from the University of Utah. She attended Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant for high school. She has taught at Granger since 2016.
Mr. Aaron Cousins
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-8890
Work Email: acousins@graniteschools.org
Mr. Cousins has been at Granger since 2006 and a teacher since the beginning of the century! In the past he has coached many sports, with his favorites being Basketball and Baseball. He now spends much of his time outside of school doing volunteer work. He loves free food, is fluent in Spanish, and enjoys driving luxury vehicles (but he doesn’t own any). He is married and has three sons and one daughter.
Mr. Shawn Crowther
Teacher: YESS; Coach: Golf
Work Phone: (385) 646-5756
Work Email: scrowther@graniteschools.org
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.
Mr Dariusz Cykalewicz
Teacher: Math, Physics
Work Phone: (385) 646-8000
Work Email: dcykalewicz@graniteschools.org
Ms. Danni Czapla
Teacher: 12 grade English
Work Phone: (385) 646-1877
Work Email: dbczapla@graniteschools.org
Ms. Czapla loves teaching Senior English at Granger High! She is a huge fan of her sixteen-year-old son, soccer, gardening, traveling, camping/hiking, staying fit, and reading. Go Lancers!
Mr. Eric Dalley
Teacher: Biology Science
Work Phone: (385) 646-0933
Work Email: eedalley@graniteschools.org
Mr. Dalley is in his third year at Granger and has also taught Biology lab courses at Salt Lake Community College for several years. He's married with three children and enjoys spending time with the family as well as running, hiking, and skiing. He graduated from the University of Utah and has a Master's degree from Westminster College. He says that the best part of being a science teacher is the opportunity to help students discover their world through hands-on lab activities.
Mr. Joshua Demoux
Teacher: Sophomore Success; Freshmen/Sophomore Advocate
Work Phone: 385-646-2043
Work Email: Jkdemoux1@graniteschools.org
Mr. Demoux graduated from Bountiful High School before attending the University of Utah. At the University of Utah, he earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in psychology with a minor in family and consumer studies. After working in the business world for several years, Mr. Demoux determined that education was the right career for him. He began his teaching career teaching psychology, financial literacy, and debate in Murray school district before coming to Granger High School. He now has a Master’s degree in education and supervision from the University of Phoenix. Mr. Demoux has been at Granger since 2016 and loves every minute of his experience here. He is married to a wonderful Granger graduate and has six amazing children who take up most of his spare time. Mr. Demoux enjoys camping, fishing and hiking with his family.
Mr. C Jeffrey DeVries
Teacher: Co-teaches Secondary Math 1 and 2; Math Directed Studies 9th and 10th grade
Work Email: cjdevries@graniteschools.org
Mr. DeVries grew up in South Jordan Utah and graduated in 2004. He attended Salt Lake Community College and Utah State University, where he received in degree in special education with an emphasis in mild/moderate disabilities. Mr. Devries loves being with his family, and his hobbies include mountain biking, snowboarding, and rock climbing.
Ms. Jessica Dowsakul
Teacher: Social Studies
Mr. Timothy Eccleston
Teacher: Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-0594
Work Email: tdeccleston@graniteschools.org
Mr. Braydon Eden
Teacher: Latinos in Action (LIA); Assistant Coach: Boys/Girls Soccer
Work Phone: (385) 646-1554
Work Email: bteden@graniteschools.org
Mr. Eden has taught at Granger since 2012. He teaches the Latinos in Action classes and is the assistant girls’ soccer coach. He loves seeing students progress through learning and enjoys helping every student reach his or her potential. Mr. Eden is married and has 2 beautiful daughters. He loves soccer, reading, singing, M.A.S.H, and laughing with students. He graduated from Weber State University and loves being a part of Granger.
Mr. Dwight Epperson
Teacher: Math 2
Work Phone: (385) 646-8039
Work Email: ddepperson@graniteschools.org
Mr. Epperson has a Bachelors of Math Education from BYU. He taught at Timpview and Orem High, and is now brand new at Granger.
Ms. Caitlin Erickson
Teacher: Freshman English, Freshman Honors English
Work Phone: (385) 646-0584
Work Email: cmerickson@graniteschools.org
Ms. Erickson started teaching at Granger in 2015. She earned her MA in Literature and Writing from Utah State University, her BA in English from Southern Utah University, and attended a year at the University of Utah. If you said that she likes school a lot, you would be right. When not in the classroom, Ms. Erickson can be found at pub trivia with her friends, watching movies (in the theater or on Netflix), walking her dog (well, technically her parent's dog), exploring the outdoors, playing video games, writing, or going to really geeky things like Comic Con. She has a lot of interests, but she particularly loves Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Legend of Zelda, Harry Potter, and Disney movies. Ms. Erickson also enjoys theater and looks forward to seeing the upcoming productions at Granger. She has high hopes for her students and looks forward to nurturing their abilities as much as she can.
Ms. Kristin Estes
Teacher: Health
Work Phone: (385) 646-1200
Work Email: kjestes@graniteschools.org
Ms. Estes has been teaching since 1997. She graduated from University of Utah with her B.S. in Exercise Science and earned her M.Ed. from University of Phoenix. In her spare time, Ms. Estes enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling to warm places, and outside activities. Her favorite place to teach is at Granger High School.
Mrs. Heather Faldmo
Teacher: Family & Consumer Sciences; FACS Department Chair
Work Phone: (385) 646-8860
Work Email: hfaldmo@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Faldmo has been at Granger High since 2006. She thinks the students at GHS are great! When she is not spending her time at G-House, she enjoys traveling with her husband. Go Lancers!
Mr. Clint Felion
Teacher: Physical Education & Health II, Assistant Baseball Coach
Work Email: cwfelion@graniteschools.org
Once a Lancer, always a Lancer. Mr. Felion graduated from Granger High School in 2009. Mr. Felion was hired 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.
Mrs. Sierra Fichialos
Teacher: Reading Fundamentals
Work Phone: (385) 646-1183
Work Email: sfichialos@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Fichialos earned her bachelors in anthropology from the University of Utah in 2000. She also completed a general education teaching program in ’04 at the U. Mrs. Fichialos obtained her special education degree from Utah State in ’05 and her masters in school counseling from the University of Phoenix in ’09. She began teaching in 2004 with all but two of those years here at Granger. In her free time, Mrs. Fichialos enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, shopping, reading, gardening, and sleeping.
Ms. Erin Forste
Teacher: Resource Math
Work Email: eaforste@graniteschools.org
Ms. Forste graduated from BYU with a Bachelor of Science in psychology. She loves hiking and anything outdoors.
Mrs. Alyssa Fukuda
Teacher: Japanese 1, 2, 3; Club Advisor: Japanese
Work Phone: (385) 646-0466
Work Email: caeatman@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Fukuda started working at Granger High School in the 2015-2016 School Year. She Graduated from BYU with a BA in Japanese with minors in teaching English as a second language and Global and Business Literacy. She has been studying Japanese since her freshman year in high school back in 2000. She has lived in Japan for over a year and half and has traveled all over the country. In her free time she loves to play ukulele, consume Japanese media, spend time with friends, family, and her three cats. She also loves learning about different cultures and languages.
Mr. Brian Fuller
Teacher: AP Government, CE 1700 American Civilizations, Honors World Civilizations, Theatre; International Thespian Advisor, National Honor Society Advisor
Work Phone: (385) 646-8858
Work Email: bfuller@graniteschools.org
Mr. Fuller enjoys being a member of the Granger High School Faculty. Mr. Fuller served in the United States Navy and has been teaching at Granger High School since 1999. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in History with a focus in World History from the University of Utah. His specialty is in medieval afro eurasian cross cultural networks and he studied the Turkish Language. He has a Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education Degree from Southern Utah University. Mr. Fuller has been a director in the theatre program at GHS since 2001. He has produced and directed 16 musicals and over 20 plays. When he is not here working he enjoys camping, long walks in forests and on beaches, reading, shooting black powder rifles, and spending as much time as he can with his five outstanding children, his lynx point Castiel and his Catahoula, Nashoba.
Mrs. Brooke Funk
Teacher: Biology; AP Biology
Work Phone: (385) 646-1763
Work Email: cbfunk@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Funk is starting her 7th year teaching at Granger High School. She teaches biology and AP biology. Mrs. Funk is an energetic teacher and, as a Granger Alumni herself, really loves the students at Granger High School. She loves seeing the potential our students have and watching students meet that potential. Mrs. Funk has 3 little boys at home who she loves to spend her free time with.
Mr. Ed Ganze
Teacher: Broadcast, Video Productions, Digital Media
Work Email: emganzejr@graniteschools.org
Mr. Ganze grew up in a small college town in Texas, home to Texas A&M, where he learned the value of education, tradition, and honor. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Science from Sam Houston State University in Physical Science/Elementary Education and then a Master’s of Science from the University of Houston at Clear Lake in Instructional Technology. Since 1998 he has taught grades ranging from elementary school through college. In 2012, he moved to Utah to pursue a career in educational sales. Working with schools throughout the Wasatch Front, he grew to miss the classroom environment and began teaching again at Granger High School in the fall of 2017. Mr. Ganze is also a national Certified Journalism Educator through the Journalism Educator Association and has been active at the national level for several years. He is also an avid cyclist, former racer, and coach. Mr. Ganze has presented at several national conferences, including the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO on ways to get more kids on bikes.
Mrs. Terri Gardner
Teacher: English
Work Phone: 385-646-8823
Work Email: tgardner@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Gardner graduated from USU with her Master’s in Education. She has just began teaching her 15 year. She is an alumnus of Granger and is proud to be a Lancer! She has 2 rambunctious children, that keep her and her husband on their toes, and began a small business in wood crafts.
Mrs. Katherine Gaskins
Teacher: AP Psychology, Introductory Psychology & Performance Sport Psychology
Work Phone: (385) 646-8859
Work Email: kgaskins@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Gaskins has been teaching in Granite School District since 1996. She spent two years at Granite Park Jr. High and then joined Granger High School staff in 1998. She has a Master’s in Education in Instructional Design from Western Governors, a BS in Psychology and a BS in History from the University of Utah, and a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from Oregon State University. She is passionate about teaching Psychology at Granger. Mrs. Gaskins enjoys sports, traveling, reading, scrapbooking, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. Go Lancers! Psychology ROCKS!
Mrs. Emily Gay
Teacher: Biology
Work Phone: 385-646-0600
Work Email: eepapke@graniteschools.org
This is Mrs. Gay's second year at Granger High and she is excited to be back! She graduated from SUNY Geneseo in New York with a BS in Biology and a minor in Human Development. After working and attending the University of Utah for a year, she started her MAT degree at Westminster College. Mrs. Gay enjoys hiking, snowboarding, reading, and running.
Mr. Christopher Gibbons
Teacher: 9th Grade English
Work Phone: (385) 646-8007
Work Email: cgibbons@graniteschools.org
After spending 13 years in Junior High School at Valley, Mr. Chris Gibbons joined Granger High School in 2013. Prior to that he taught at a High School in Washington State and at a K-8 Elementary School in Tennessee. He has raised 5 beautiful daughters and enjoys cooking elaborate meals for when they all return to celebrate the holidays. In addition to cooking, he also enjoys hiking and photography, and has been kicking around the idea of starting a food blog, simply because it would give him the excuse to eat more often!
Ms. Candice Green
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-8979
Work Email: cgreen@graniteschools.org
Miss Green is an alumni of Granger High School and is excited to be teaching here this year. This is her first year teaching English at Granger. She had been teaching at Taylorsville High in the past. Feel free to contact her anytime through her email with questions or concerns.
Ms. Samantha Gunther
Teacher: AVID
Work Phone: (385) 646-2108
Work Email: shgunther@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Gunther was born in the great state of New York, but grew up here in Salt Lake City. She graduated from BYU with a degree in English Education, and just recently finished her Masters in Reading and Literacy. In her spare time, you can find Mrs. Gunther reading, running, binge watching TV shows on Netflix, coaching lacrosse, and most importantly spending time with her son Graham and her husband. Mrs. Gunther is very excited to be teaching here at Granger, and is proud to be a Lancer.
Ms. Andrea Heidinger
Teacher: Ceramics 1, 2 & 3-4, Sculpture, Art Foundations, 3-D Design; Visual Art Department Chair
Work Phone: (385) 646-1340
Work Email: ahheidinger@graniteschools.org
Ms. H loves teaching at Granger High and being a Lancer! When not at Granger working with incredibly creative and energetic students she is probably spending time with her family (including her dogs!), making art, or outside enjoying our beautiful state and beyond. She maintains a website with art updates, check it out!http://www.ahheidinger.com/
Mrs. Lauryn Hock
Teacher: English Directed Studies/Co-taught English
Work Phone: (385) 646-9003
Work Email: lahock@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Hock earned a dual bachelors in special education (k-12) and elementary education from Utah State University in 2015. She began teaching that same year at Granger High School-- this is her third year in the career field! In her free time, Mrs. Hock enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, reading, traveling, blogging, working out, shopping, hiking and eating In-N-Out.
Mrs. Christine Hodgson
Teacher: Adult Roles & Responsibilities, Food and Nutrition 2, Clothing 2, Interior Design
Work Phone: (385) 646-1019
Work Email: cnhodgson@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Hodgson started teaching at North Davis Junior High in Clearfield, UT in 2012, and has been teaching at Granger High School since 2015. She enjoys cooking, sewing, watching movies, being outdoors and DIY projects. She grew up in Washington state before moving to Utah to attend Brigham Young University in Provo. She has a husband named Kyle and a blue beta fish named Roger.
Ms. Mariah Holtz
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-1167
Work Email: maholtz@graniteschools.org
Ms. Holtz was born and raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from the University of Utah in 2013. She substitute taught for two years after graduating college and has been teaching at GHS since 2015! She loves to go hiking all over Utah and travel to new places.
Mr. Terry Hughes
Teacher: French; Geography
Work Phone: (385) 646-8712
Work Email: thughes@graniteschools.org
Mr. Hughes came to Granger High in 2014. He earned his B.A. at the University of Utah in 1988. He began teaching at Jefferson Jr. High in 1990. He taught many subjects there, mostly Geography, until 2011. Along the way, he earned his M.Ed. from Lesley University in 2007. He was the School Technology Specialist at Hunter High from 2011-2014. He and his wonderful wife have three awesome sons, two fabulous daughters-in-law, and two beautiful granddaughters. Mr. Hughes loves sports, especially basketball, although injuries and gravity have slowed him down in recent years. He enjoys his moonlight job as an usher at concerts and Utah Jazz games where he has rubbed shoulders with some amazing people. He attended and worked at other nearby high schools, but now it’s all about GHS! Go Lancers!
Mr. Matthew Humphrey
Teacher: World Civilizations
Work Phone: (385) 646-1061
Work Email: mhumphrey@graniteschools.org
Mr. Humphrey enjoys teaching at Granger High. He came to Granger in 2013. Before coming to Granger he taught at Valley Junior High. He graduated from the University of Utah with two bachelor degrees: one in Spanish and the other in History. He has also earned his master’s degree from Western Governors University as well as an ESL endorsement from Weber State. He loves spending time with his family, and he speaks Spanish fluently. He also enjoys Dr. Pepper and Caramello candy bars. He also likes to bowl, fly fish, and play tennis.
Mr. Jerald Hunt
Teacher: World Civilizations, Stage Crew
Work Phone: (385) 646-1639
Work Email: jrhunt@graniteschools.org
Mr. Hunt graduated from BYU with a degree in History. He has taught here at Granger High since 2012. Mr. Hunt loves working in technical theater where some of his favorite projects have been the sets for Billy Budd, Noises Off, and Urinetown. When not in the auditorium or studying history he enjoys running half marathons, hiking in national parks, and snowboarding the snowy slopes nearby. He loves to travel and in addition to seeing many different countries already he has a long bucket list of places to travel with his wife and three kids.
Ms. Alison Huntington
Teacher: Resource
Work Phone: (385) 646-0826
Work Email: ahuntington@graniteschools.org
Ms. Huntington has been teaching special education for a total of 10 years. This is her 3rd year teaching at Granger. She graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health and a Master’s degree in Special Education. In hErica spare time Ms. Huntington likes to garden, spend time outdoors, and read good books.
Mr. Gene Jaramillo
Teacher: Business; Head Coach: Baseball
Work Phone: (385) 646-2016
Work Email: gejaramillo@graniteschools.org
Website: Twitter @MrJGHSBusiness
Mr. Jaramillo is a business teacher and the Head Baseball Coach. He has been here at Granger since 2012. Prior to teaching Mr. Jaramillo was an entrepreneur and a corporate business consultant. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from Adams State College in Alamosa, CO. Mr. Jaramillo is very passionate about Granger High School, its students and their success. Go LANCERS, WE BELIEVE!
Mr. Anthony Jefferies
Teacher: Physical Education; Coach: Track
Work Phone: (385) 646-8230
Work Email: arjefferies@graniteschools.org
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.
Mr. Clete Johansson
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-8889
Work Email: cjohansson@graniteschools.org
Website: Mr. Johansson’s Website
Mr. Johansson loves reading and teaching and talking about literature.
Mr. Clint Johnson
Teacher: Autobody
Work Phone: (385) 646-9994
Work Email: dcjohnson@graniteschools.org
Mr. Johnson is happy to teach here at Granger High! He’s excited to teach the students how vehicles are constructed and how to put them back together after an accident. He will also be teaching students how to paint vehicles and properly get them ready for paint. Mr. Johnson is looking forward to a fun and exciting year here at Granger.
Mr. Richard Keyes
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-0213
Work Email: rskeyes@graniteschools.org
Mr. Keyes is a graduate of Taylorsville High School and Weber State University, and has been teaching since 2014. Mr. Keyes is married and has two wonderful boys (one in High School and one graduated from High School). He enjoys spending time with his family, reading for fun, riding horses, and loves watching movies. He is passionate about teaching and is thrilled to teach at Granger.
Ms. Summers Kimpel
Teacher: English ESL
Work Phone: (385) 646-9571
Work Email: sckimpel1@graniteschools.org
Ms. Kimpel has been teaching since 2009 and joined the Granger team in 2015. She graduated with a double bachelors in Psychology and ESL and History teaching. She doubles as the school's ALP lead and loves working with Granger's diverse population. In her free time she enjoys hiking, writing, music and photography. She spends her summers traveling the world and spending time with her family. She speaks fluent Spanish and some French.
Mr. E. Mark Kristensen
Teacher: Resource
Work Phone: (385) 646-8072
Work Email: mkristensen@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Adeena Lago
Teacher: AVID, Dance; Coach: Excaliburs, Dance Company
Work Phone: (385)646-8865
Work Email: alago@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Lago teaches dance and AVID and directs both the Dance Company and Drill Team. She has been teaching at GHS since 1990. Prior to coming to Granger she taught at Utah State University and at Uintah High School. She received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University and M.F.A from the University of Utah. Mrs. Lago was recognized as the UAPHERD outstanding dance educator in 1997, and UHSAA Drill Team Coach of the Year three times. She was also named as an Excel Outstanding Educator in 2005 and was given the 2018 Sorensen Legacy Award for excellence as the Outstanding Dance Educator for the State of Utah! She is an active member of the Utah Dance Educators’ Association, having served on the board for many years.
Mr. Scott Lewis
Teacher: Biology, Wildlife Biology
Mr. Lewis is a Two Time Mr. Utah Body Building Champion, Fly Fishing Instructor, Utah Air force Association Teacher Of The Year 2007.
Mr. Ford Locey
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-8804
Work Email: flocey@graniteschools.org
Mr. Locey earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in English, Spanish, and Secondary Education at BYU where he was also a captain of the cheer squad. He started his Granite School District career teaching at Kearns Jr. After moving to Hunter High, he graduated with a Master of Education in Instructional Design and Educational Technology from the U of U. Though Mr. Locey is an English teacher, he loves the mechanical world. He can usually be found riding a dirt bike in the summer time. Having had type II diabetes, he needed to be physically active, so he spends a good bit of time in the gym, too. Mr. Locey beat diabetes in 2012. He loves languages, speaks Spanish, German, and Pig Latin.
Ms. Liz Matthews
Teacher: Animation, AP Art 2-D and 3-D, CE Drawing. Drawing 1, 2, 3 and 4 and Painting 1, 2, and 4; National Art Honor Society
Work Email: ebmatthews@graniteschools.org
Website: Painting Website
Ms. Matthews grew up in the Salt Lake area and earned a BFA in painting with a minor in English from BYU and an M.Ed. from Utah State University. When she isn’t teaching you’ll find her riding her bicycle along the Jordan River trail, in her studio or outside painting Utah’s exquisite mountain scenery. Ms. Matthews has confidence in the art abilities of the students at Granger and loves seeing the amazing things you paint and draw. Ms. Matthews invites you to do what you love, become an artist and live the dream. Check out the large literacy mural hanging in D hall which was painted by Granger High art students in 2014.
Mr. Paul McCarl
Teacher: Physics; Mesa Club Advisor
Work Phone: (385) 646-5939
Work Email: pfmccarl@graniteschools.org
Website: Video Game Development Career Pathway
Mr. McCarl has one wife, seven kids, and a boxer named after a Star Trek Character. He was a game programmer for more than 20 years and is now trying to fix some of the “damage” he may have caused. He loves science and spends his free time creating new inventions in his garage.
Ms. Kristi McMurtrey
Teacher: Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-1430
Work Email: klmcmurtrey@graniteschools.org
Ms. McMurtrey earned her BS in Mathematics Education from BYU and her MS in Mathematics from the University of Utah. She started teaching at Granger in 2017. In her spare time she enjoys playing sports and cheering for the Jazz. She also plays cello in a local symphony.
Mr. John McNeill
Teacher: World History; US History
Work Phone: (385) 646-9252
Work Email: Jrmcneill@graniteschools.org
Mr. McNeill completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Utah. His undergrad major was History and his masters is in Education, Culture & Society. At the University of Utah, Mr. McNeill did four years of Marching Band and Pep Band. With the marching band, he played in President Obama’s inaugural parade.
Ms. Ruth Merrill
Teacher: French 1, Adult Roles and Responsibilities
Work Phone: (385) 646-8805
Work Email: rmerrill@graniteschools.org
Ms. Merrill has been a teacher for 29 years, 28 years at West Lake Jr. High and 1 year at Granger. At West Lake, she taught FACS and French, mostly a combination of the two because she loves both subjects. In 2016, she finally graduated from middle school and is excited to be at Granger High teaching French 1 and Adult Roles and Responsibilities. Ms. Merrill received a BS from BYU a very long time ago and a Masters of Education from Harvard which she received in 1999. When she isn’t teaching, she is spending time with family, swimming, biking or reading a good book. She also loves to travel both overseas and road trips in the USA. Most recently, she spent a month in France the summer of 2015 and 16 days going from Paris to Prague with her sister and 2017.
Ms. Andrea Miller
Teacher: Resource Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-1126
Work Email: admiller@graniteschools.org
Ms. Miller Graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in Psychology and BA in English. Before graduating from the University of Utah she attended the College of Eastern Utah where she played basketball for 2 years. Ms. Miller enjoys traveling, the outdoors, watching and playing sports, reading, and spending time with loved ones. She is also a loyal Utah Jazz fan. Ms. Miller has taught at Granger since 2013 and she is an assistant coach for the Girls’ Basketball team.
Mr. Dean Monson
Teacher: Math 1
Work Phone: (385) 646-8015
Work Email: dmonson@graniteschools.org
Mr. Monson has been teaching in the Granite School District since 1986, with 2013-14 year being his first at Granger. He loves sports (especially baseball), visiting National Parks, cats, and just being at home. Mr. Monson received an Associate’s Degree from Snow College, before gaining his Bachelor’s Degree for Math Education from the University of Utah.
Mr. Bradley Moon
Teacher: Physics; Mesa Club Advisor
Work Phone: (385) 646-9393
Work Email: bmoon1@graniteschools.org
Mr. Moon has been teaching at Granger since 2010. He has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree from Utah State. He has two children and has been married since 2007. When not at school he enjoys spending time with his family, playing softball, kayaking, and going to his children’s sporting events.
Mr. Christopher Moore
Teacher: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble
Work Phone: (385) 646-8869
Work Email: cmoore1@graniteschools.org
Mr. Moore has a BA from BYU, an M.Ed from the U of U, and a WHA? from Duke of Earl University. He has been teaching instrumental and/or vocal music at Granger High since 1998. His interests include pyramids, glass, tangles, Slurpees, and petting zoos.
Mr. Mike Morgan
Teacher: Physical Education; Coach: Football
Work Email: mkmorgan@graniteschools.org
Coach Morgan attended Brighton High School then went to BYU to earn his B.S. degree in Physical Education. He then went to Utah State for a Masters in Secondary Education. He has taught for 30 years at different schools such as AF High School, Brighton High School, Murray High School and West Jordan High School and now Granger. Coach Morgan married his junior high Sweetheart Keri and they have three children-Jody, Cache, Majerle.
Ms. Robyn Mosher
Teacher: Child Development, Early Childhood Education 1 &2, Early Childhood Concurrent Enrollment, 11th Grade AVID
Work Phone: (385) 646-9803
Work Email: ramosher@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Mosher has been teaching at Granger since 2014, after graduating from BYU-Idaho with her BS in Family and Consumer Science Education. She is a native of Washington State and loves being outside working in her garden and enjoying nature. She also enjoys cooking, watching movies and spending time with her amazing family. Mrs. Mosher loves teaching at Granger and looks forward to helping her students learn, grow, and succeed!
Mr. Charles Murillo
Teacher: Welding
Work Phone: (385) 646-8492
Work Email: cpmurillo@graniteschools.org
Mr. Murillo served 24 years in the U.S. Navy (retired). Mr. Murillo taught the first welding merit badge in our district for the Boy Scouts. He's been to Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Bali, Malaysia, Mexico, Gibraltar and Spain. He loves to camp, fish, scuba dive, and obviously travel and spend time with his family. Mr. Murillo has 2 kids, 14 and 16, and is a Granger High alumni (class of 83').
Ms. Cindy Neibaur
Teacher: Success 101, Financial Literacy; SBO Advisor
Work Phone: (385) 646-9484
Work Email: cbneibaur@graniteschools.org
Cindy Neibaur taught 12 years in Southern Utah and Las Vegas before joining the Granger Lancer team in 2014. She received a BA in History at the University of Utah and a MA in Transpersonal Ecopsychology at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Ms. Neibaur is passionate about the natural world, creating positive sustainable communities, and empowering others to live their “truest” life. If you ask her who her heroes in life are, without hesitation she will say, “My students. They are my liberators. They gave me the courage to live an open and free life.”
Mr. Hyrum (Opie) Okeson
Teacher: Math, Coach: Boys/Girls Soccer
Work Phone: (385) 646-1181
Work Email: hokeson@graniteschools.org
Hyrum Okeson enjoys playing card games with his family. He has 5 daughters and has been married for 17 years. When not teaching or coaching he enjoys working on Family History or sewing quilts.
Ms. Sarah M. Olson
Teacher: Resource
Work Phone: (385) 646-9211
Work Email: smolson1@graniteschools.org
Ms. Olson is a Minnesota native. She attended Ripon College in Wisconsin and has a B.A. in Speech Communication. She moved to Utah in 2001 and received her Special Education degree from Utah State University and her ESL endorsement from Weber State University. She loves teaching at Granger and is excited to help her students learn and grow. When not in school she enjoys spending time with her son watching him play soccer, going to movies and traveling.
Ms. Shalynne Orth
Teacher: Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-0810
Work Email: sorth@graniteschools.org
Ms. Orth is from St. George, Utah. She moved to the Salt Lake area to attend the University of Utah to get a B.S. in Mathematics Teaching along with an ESL endorsement. The U brought her to Granger High School, where she is excited to help students reach their full potential in mathematics. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, sports, reading, and cheering on the Utes and the Jazz.
Mr. Kelle Pace
Teacher: Business & Marketing; Head Coach – Cross Country; DECA Advisor.
Work Email: kpace@graniteschools.org
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: 27, 22 and 18. He has been married to his Sweetheart Arlyn for 4 wonderful years. Mr. Pace has been teaching here at Granger since 2008. He has a B.A. in Sales & Marketing from Weber State University, and obtained his Masters of Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix.
Ms. Emily Parrish
Ms. Emily Parrish has been teaching English at Granger High since 2010. She teaches AP English, Concurrent enrollment English 1010, and College Prep English. She enjoys reading, writing, talking about reading and writing, and teaching about reading and writing. She graduated with both her bachelor’s and her master’s degrees from Utah State University and has been teaching for 20+ years.
Mrs. Jana Peterson
Teacher: 10th Grade English & Honors English
Work Phone: (385) 646-9002
Work Email: jlpeterson@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Peterson has been teaching at Granger since 2010. She attended Utah State University for her undergraduate degree and earned her master’s degree from the University of Utah. She loves to hang out with her family, hike, run, and read good books. Go Lancers, Go Aggies, Go Utes!!!
Mr. Shawn Pike
Teacher: Exploring Computer Science, Business Office Specialist, General Financial Literacy.
Work Phone: (385) 646-1164
Work Email: spike@graniteschools.org
Mr. Pike is new to Granger as of 2016, previously to that he spent 13 years across the street at West Lake Jr. High. In his career, Mr. Pike has also taught for 20 years at Utah Valley University in both the School of Computer Science, and the PE department teaching Racquetball. He also coached the UVU Racquetball team for 15 years and won 2 national championships. Mr. Pike is an avid sports fan and loves to still play Softball in his spare time. In his younger days Mr. Pike spent a couple of year playing minor league baseball for California Angels. Mr. Pike looks forward to many great years at Granger. “Go Lancers”
Mr. Mario Platero
Counselor: CTE Career Center Coordinator
Work Email: mvankeuren@graniteschools.org
Mr. Platero is a graduate of the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in business communication and a masters degree in Education. He is a member of the Navajo Nation and loves to celebrate his culture with his community. Mr. Platero has been a school counselor at Granger High and West Lake STEM Jr. High, prior to his new job as the new CTE Career Center Coordinator at Granger, Mr. Platero is excited to be a Lancer again after being gone for 7 years, he loves coaching high school basketball and playing golf whenever he gets the chance. Mr. Platero is married to his wife Sylvia, they have four children and one granddaughter, one cat and two dogs.
Mr. Mike Pluim
Teacher: Biology Science
Work Phone: (385) 646-9770
Work Email: mppluim@graniteschools.org
Mr Pluim has 6 general biology classes being taught in F203. Mr Pluim started teaching in 1992 but was interrupted by military deployments. Mr Pluim has taught Chemistry, Microbiology, 8th Grade Science and now Biology. Mr Pluim loves gardening and fishing. He has spent 39 years in the military primarily as a helicopter pilot.
Mrs. Shylah Poirier
Teacher: LD Unit/Special Education
Work Phone: 385-646-9039
Work Email: sapoirier@graniteschools.org
This Mrs. P’s 16th year of teaching. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. She also has her ESL endorsement as well as a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Development and a degree in Administration and Leadership. She is currently working on a Special Ed Math Endorsement. She loves to travel and read in her spare time.
Mr. David Price
Teacher: Science
Work Phone: (385) 646-1393
Work Email: daprice@graniteschools.org
Mr. Price has been teaching science for many years, back before they invented The Scientific Method. Here at Granger he has taught Biology, Earth Science and currently teaching Forensic Science. He earned an associate's degree from Salt Lake Community College and his Bachelor’s degree from Weber State University. When he’s not at school you can find him camping, fishing, hunting or riding ATV’s with his wife, kids and grandchildren. He hates mowing the grass.
Dr. Vicenca Rechsteiner
Teacher: Chemistry, Honors Chemistry and AP Chemistry.
Work Phone: (385) 646-8782
Work Email: vrechsteiner@graniteschools.org
Dr. Rechsteiner is a native of Barcelona, Spain, where she graduated with an M.D./Ph.D in Medical Sciences. She was a Research Scientist in the Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, at the University of Utah for twenty years. She is now excited to be able to share her professional experiences with her students. Dr. Rechsteiner loves to spend time with her husband, children, and friends.
Ms. Juliane Roberts-Nikyema
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-9385
Work Email: jroberts-nikyema@graniteschools.org
Ms. Roberts has taught English at Granger High since 2014, and loves getting acquainted with students and watching them grow as readers and writers. Ms. Roberts has lived in Seattle, New York City, Alaska and Utah. She loves all things British as far as movies and television are concerned. Her fondest dream is to one day visit Paris to look at the art and architecture, and to use her rusty French.
Mrs. Nicolle Robinson
Teacher: US Government and Citizenship, and AP Art History; Social Studies Department Chair
Work Phone: (385) 646-8877
Work Email: nrobinson@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Robinson is a graduate of the University of Utah with degrees in history and anthropology. She attended Granite School District Schools and is proud to be a part of the West Valley community. She has been teaching with Granite School District since 1997. Her hobbies include hiking, soccer, reading, and photography. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, family, friends and her Jack Russell Terrier, Gus, and her West Highland Terrier Chloe.
Mrs. Heidi Roundy
Teacher: Secondary Math 2
Work Email: hlroundy@graniteschools.org
After Mrs. Roundy graduated from Granger, she attended Weber State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Science and Math Education. After graduation she worked at Kearns High as a drill team advisor and chemistry teacher. She loves being a mom and a gramma, riding or racing her bike with her husband and watching lacrosse. Mrs. Roundy loves to read all kinds of books but her favorites are mysteries.
Mr. Tyler Ruiz
Teacher: Secondary Math 2
Work Phone: (385) 646-0756
Work Email: tjruiz@graniteschools.org
Mr. Ruiz grew up in California. He attended California State University, Fresno (Go Dogs!) where he received his B.S. in Mathematics. He then attended Concordia University, Irvine where he received his Masters in Education. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, playing basketball, rock climbing, photography and going to sporting events. Mr. Ruiz moved to Granger High School from California in 2018.
Mr. Troy Salisbury
Teacher: English Directed Studies, Co-taught English
Work Phone: 385-646-0521
Work Email: tdsalisbury@graniteschools.org
This is Mr. Salisbury's first year at Granger High, after previously teaching at a high school in Idaho. He graduated from BYU with a BA double major in Political Science and Asian Studies and speaks Cambodian, as well as a little Thai and Lao. He is married with five children, three of which are currently in high school. In addition to spending time with his family, Mr. Salisbury enjoys reading, writing poetry and historical fiction, cooking, and watching BYU football.
Mr. Cyle Sanada
Teacher: Business; Coach: Tennis
Work Phone: (385) 646-8878
Work Email: csanada@graniteschools.org
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.
Mr. Jeffrey Sandrock
Teacher: Earth Science
Work Email: jhsandrock@graniteschools.org
Mr. Sandrock graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1994. Following a successful career traveling the world as a military journalist, he retired and settled down in Salt Lake City. After spending a year as a student in the Salt Lake Community College Geosciences Department, he was selected for an accelerated graduate program at SLC’s Westminster College, earning Master of Arts in Teaching in 2016. He enjoys motorcycle riding, is a self-proclaimed Star Wars nerd, and cherishes every minute with his bride and their six children.
Mrs. Karyn Santana
Teacher: Vocal Music
Work Phone: (385) 646-8777
Work Email: ksantana@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Santana started working at Granger High School in 2014. She attended Snow College and Southern Utah University where we received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She has been singing and playing the piano since she was 7 years old. Outside of music, Mrs. Santana enjoys attending sporting events especially baseball games. Her favorite team is the Boston Red Sox. She also enjoys cooking with her husband on a daily basis. She genuinely loves her job and the students she gets to teach every day. Go Lancers!
Mr. Bradley Saurer
Teacher: Earth Science
Mr. Saurer grew up in Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin to be a firefighter and paramedic before going back to school at BYU-Idaho for education from 2006-2010. While in college, he owned and operated a live music venue and dance club. Brad started his teaching career at Joel P. Jensen Middle in West Jordan, then taught at Olympus Junior High in Holladay for 5 years, and then went home to Wisconsin to teach at his old high school (Waukesha West) before coming to Granger. Mr. Saurer has taught Earth Science, 8th grade science, Chemistry, and Biology and is also certified in Physical Education. He is working on a Master’s in Physics and has coached basketball in some capacity every year since 2006.
Mr. Kenneth Schmeling
Teacher: Success 101; Financial Literacy
Work Phone: (385) 646-2019
Work Email: kschmeling@graniteschools.org
Mr. Schmeling is married and has 2 children. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. He has a Master’s in Secondary Teaching Education. He has a BA in History teaching with a minor in Geography teaching. He is excited to be here at Granger High School.
Mr. Christopher Shipman
Teacher: Physical Education; Men’s Athletic Director
Work Phone: (385) 646-1514
Work Email: cmshipman@graniteschools.org
Mr. Shipman graduated from Cottonwood High School, earned a BS in Physical Education from Southern Utah Universty, and a masters in education from Univeristy of Phoenix. Mr. Shipman coaches football and track.
Mrs. Shawnee Smith
Teacher: Health/PE; Coach: Girls Track
Work Phone: (385) 646-1135
Work Email: SMSmith3@graniteschools.org
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 coaches the girl’s basketball team as well as assists with track & field. When not working or coaching, she enjoys playing basketball, travelling, and spending time with her husband Nolan and two little boys, Kyrie and Tony.
Ms. Shelbi Smith
Teacher: Resource Reading/English
Work Phone: (385) 646-9943
Work Email: slsmith1@graniteschools.org
Ms. Smith graduated with a Bachelor degree in Art History and Visual Culture from Boise State University. She became interested in teaching after seeing a friend fall in love with the education and the ability to influence students lives. On her free time she enjoys anything to do with the outdoors and her dog. She especially loves to rock climbing, hike, and bike. What better a place to live than Utah!
Mrs. Rebekah Spencer
Teacher: Mathematical Decision Making for Life, Secondary Math 1
Work Phone: (385) 646-8089
Work Email: rjspencer@graniteschools.org
This is Mrs. Spencer’s first year at Granger High School. She feels right at home with a large school with great diversity as she grew up across the river from New Orleans, Louisiana. She loves spending time with her husband and three little children that she affectionately call her monsters.
Ms. Natalie Stapley
Teacher: Special Education Severe Intellectual Disabilities
Work Phone: 385-646-2310
Work Email: nastapley@graniteschools.org
Ms. Natalie graduated from Kearns High School in 2008 and pursued her college education through the University of Utah. Ms. Natalie completed her bachelors degree in Special Education with an emphasis in severe disabilities in 2014. She has worked at Granger since 2014. Ms. Natalie is currently in graduate school studying to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (B.C.B.A) and should finish it in the Spring/Summer of 2018. Away from Granger and college, Ms. Natalie loves the Utes, exercising, learning, being an aunt, movie popcorn, and jolly ranchers.
Mr. Ryan Stones
Teacher: Math 2; Math Concurrent Enrollment
Work Phone: (385) 646-1747
Work Email: rdstones@graniteschools.org
Mr. Stones graduated Valedictorian and General Sterling Scholar (when that was a category) at Taylorsville High School(’95). He graduated from BYU with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 2001 after an LDS mission in the Philippines, then a Masters in Mathematics from the University of Utah in 2003. He taught at Skyline for two years and then went to Law School, graduating in 2008. Mr. Stones has been a member of the Utah State Bar since then. He began at Granger, teaching in the relos, in 2012.
Ms. Lisa Stowe
Teacher: Spanish
Work Phone: (385) 646-5272
Work Email: lstowe@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Stowe has been teaching for 12 years and loves teaching at Granger High! She loves the diversity here and learns so much from her students! She believes that in today’s world there is a great need for learning more than one language and for understanding and respecting different cultures. Mrs. Stowe haS three children and loves spending time with her family. She enjoys reading, exercising and traveling. She received her Bachelors in Spanish and a minor in English as a Second Language from the University of Utah. Mrs. Stowe continued at the University of Utah receiving her Masters in Multi-Cultural Education. She hopes to share with her students that learning is fun, especially learning a second or third language!
Ms. Brookanne Taylor
Teacher: English/ESL
Work Phone: (385) 646-9505
Work Email: bbooth@graniteschools.org
Ms. Taylor has taught multiple grades and at a few different schools, but Granger is by far her favorite. She absolutely loves the diversity and believes that Granger students are the best! Ms. Taylor graduated from UVU twice and finished up at USU. She loves to be outdoors almost as much as she loves school and can often be found up a canyon or on a lake with her two children.
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Ms. Sarah Thomas
Teacher: Math 3; Athletic Director
Work Phone: (385) 646-9695
Work Email: sathomas@graniteschools.org
Ms. Thomas is starting her fifth year at Granger High, and she loves it! While math is her favorite subject, what she loves about teaching are the kids she gets to watch learn and grow every day. Which is why she is excited to be an Athletic Director and working with student-athletes. Ms. Thomas graduated from Taylorsville High before attending the University of Utah, where she earned a BS in Math in 2010. After teaching in Moab for a year, she returned to school for her MBA and graduated from Westminster College in 2014. Ms. Thomas is back in school once again, this time working on a Doctorate in Education at the University of Utah with dreams of expanding education and opportunities for more Utah students. Ms. Thomas loves the Utah mountains, spending time with her family, and sports -- especially the Utah Utes!
Mr. Travis Tilley
Teacher: Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-8817
Work Email: ttilley@graniteschools.org
Mr. Tilley is married with two children. He attended Western Governors University and received his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. Prior to that he attended the University of Utah earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. He has worked in Granite School District Since 2006 and has been assigned to Granger High since 2013. Mr. Tilley loves all sports, but is known to have more enthusiasm in Wrestling, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, and Football. Outside of the sporting arena Mr. Tilley is a known reading enthusiast of Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels.
Mr. Tracy Timothy
Teacher: Success 101
Work Phone: (385) 646-1876
Work Email: tktimothy@graniteschools.org
Mr. Timothy is married with 3 children. In his spare time Mr. Timothy enjoys photography, fishing, golf, camping, boating, and hiking. Mr. Timothy earned his Associates Degree from Salt Lake Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science with a minor in History from Westminster College. He also earned his Master of Arts in Teaching from Westminster College. Mr. Timothy is very happy to be teaching at Granger High School.
Ms. Jana Timpson
Teacher: Theatre Director/ Drama Team Coach
Ms. Timpson graduated with her degree in Theatre from Southern Virginia University. She has been acting, directing, and participating in theatre of all types since she was 5 years old. She has taught theatre in TX, VA, NC, and UT. She is beyond thrilled to teach theatre at Granger High. She has three wonderful children. When Ms. Timpson is not teaching or in in rehearsal, she can be found hiking mountains or riding her bike.
Mr. R. Corey Tuckness
Teacher: Debate
Work Phone: (385) 646-1316
Work Email: rtuckness@graniteschools.org
Mr. Tuckness was born in Las Vegas and went to high school in St. George. At Dixie High, he lettered in basketball, baseball and tennis and caught the drama bug that lasted for the next 50 years. He graduated from four schools: Dixie, SUU, BYU, and finally received a Ph.D. in Theatre History and Criticism from the University of Utah in 1979. He has worked as an actor, director, and producer in over 300 major stage productions. His favorite acting role was Arthur in "Camelot" favorite directing was Shakespear's "A Mid Summer Nights Dream". Mr. Tuckness started teaching 42 years ago, in that time he has taught High School Drama and Debate, and was a College professor, and administrator. This is his third year as Granger Debate Coach. He received the Outstanding Teacher Award at Cottonwood High, The Teacher Of The Year in Theatre and Speech for the State of Utah , and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Murray Arts Council.His loves are travel, he just finished 60 years of visits to Disneyland, Fantasy Baseball, has eight teams, but his great love is family. He is married to Amber Tuckness, the Instrumental Music Teacher at Cottonwood. He has four children Tynan age four , Abriel age eleven, and two older kids,Joshua and Tara who have given him five grandchildren. So, Go Granger, Go Granger Debate, and Go Utes!!
Mrs. Teresa Turner
Teacher: Drivers Education
Work Email: tturner@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Turner lovse the water and being outdoors.She graduated from BYU–go Cougars!! She is married with four children.
Ms. Cecellia Myla VanDuyn
Teacher: Science
Work Phone: (385) 646-0506
Work Email: cvanduyn@graniteschools.org
Ms. Van Duyn is from Houston, Texas but grew up in upstate New York (Albany area). Her best classes were always science and so when she was in an unsatisfying job, she decided to go back to college at the age of 24 years old where she took science and math classes. While Ms. Van Duyn was doing that, she realized that teaching would probably be a good fit, but it has been so much more than that. Teaching has provided many opportunities that have changed her life and enriched it in ways she could not have expected. Ms. Van Duyn taught mostly in high school settings in Houston, but was in Denver this past year and taught 8th graders. Ms. Van Duyn is now in Utah to be near her sister and nieces and is looking forward to enjoying the wonder that is Utah! Ms. V brings with her a Bachelor's of Science in Biology with a minor in education from SUNY Albany.
Ms. Kathleen Warren
Teacher: Drawing 1, Art Foundations 2, 3D Design
Work Phone: (385) 646-8789
Work Email: kgwarren@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Warren loves teaching in the visual arts and continues to learn new ways of creating art. She has 4 children and 2 dogs. When not teaching, Mrs. Warren enjoys traveling and visiting museums and art gallery's. Mrs. Warren moved here from NY where she taught for 16 years. This is Mrs. Warren's 2nd year teaching at Granger H.S.
Ms. Kathryn Watkins
Teacher: Reading Fundamentals
Work Phone: (385) 646-9498
Work Email: kmwatkins@graniteschools.org
Website: Ms. Watkins Class Site
Website: Fear Club
Ms. Watkins earned her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communication from Westminster College. A year later, she pursued her Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education also from Westminster College. She began teaching in 2014 and started teaching at Granger High School in 2015. She loves working at Granger and loves teaching Reading Fundamentals. One of her favorite topics is anything scary, so she loves horrifying activities (such as haunted houses during October or DIY Halloween decorations), horror literature, movies, and stories.
Mr. Peter Weimer
Teacher: English/ESL
Work Phone: (385) 646-1005
Work Email: jpweimer@graniteschools.org
Mr. Weimer has taught English at Granger HS since January 2015. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Utah and his Masters of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix. Mr. Weimer loves reading and writing both poetry and fiction. He played the trumpet in the University of Utah marching band. He is a talented cook and likes to make up his own recipes. He enjoys camping and hiking with his stunningly beautiful wife, Jaime Weimer. As the Legal Guardians of the Galaxy, they are the proud parents of Scarlett Andromeda Weimer. GO LANCERS!!! Yes, in case you are wondering, his hair does grant him superpowers and immortality.
Major Matthew Wilson
Teacher: Air Force JROTC
Work Phone: (385) 646-0777
Work Email: mgwilson1@graniteschools.org
Website: GHS Air Force JROTC Website
Major Wilson is a new member of the GHS faculty and a 30 veteran of the US Air Force. His Air Force career started as a trombonist in the 724th Band, then he became a Band Commander for the 724th Band. Finally he was an instructor for the Air Force at Officer Training School, then Commissioned Officer Training School and last - college level ROTC at Central Washington University. He has a Music Education degree from University of Arizona and a Master's in Instrumental Conducting from Central Washington University.
Ms. Brianna Winkleman
Teacher: Dance; Assistant Coach: Excaliburs & Dance Company
Work Phone: (385) 646-8865
Work Email: bcwinkleman@graniteschools.org
Mrs Winkleman recently 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.
Ms. Mary Winters
Teacher: Success 101
Work Phone: 385-646-8659
Work Email: mlwinters@graniteschools.org
Ms. Winters was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, but moved to Utah while still in elementary school. In her free time, she enjoys writing, reading, and doing home improvement projects. She taught English, reading, ESL, and GT at the junior high level for 20 years. Ms. Winters is very excited to be joining the Freshman Academy and working with the Granger Hope club.
Mr. Bryan Young
Teacher: World Civilizations, U.S. Government and Citizenship; Head Coach: Swim Team
Work Phone: (385) 646-8037
Work Email: bjyoung@graniteschools.org
Mr. Young went to school at Syracuse University, NY and earned a dual Bachelors Degree in Newspaper Journalism and Political Science, with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. Upon graduating, he changed his career path and earned his Masters Degree in Secondary Education at the University of New Haven, CT. After graduating, Mr. Young moved to Houston, TX in 2013 where he taught for 3 years as part of Teach for America. In between his time in Houston, Mr. Young, spent a year living and teaching in the small African country of Lesotho with his wife. In addition to teaching, Mr. Young spends his time running, hiking, skiing, camping and competing in triathlons. He is very excited to call Utah, Salt Lake City and Granger High School his home!