Mr. Norm Allen
Teacher: Geography
Work Phone: (385) 646-0214
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Mr Allen is in his 10th year of teaching, but is new to Granger High School. Mr Allen loves to teach social studies classes and is looking forward to working with teens to help them better understand the world they live in. Mr Allen has lots of interests such as sports, music and gaming. Mr Allen earned his bachelors at Weber State University in Geography and has a masters in secondary education. Mr Allen is excited to be a Lancer teacher!
Mr. Wesley Andrew
Teacher: Resource English
Work Phone: (385) 646-8051
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Mr. Andrew graduated from USU with a BA in Spanish and later on he received a BS in Special Education. He loves to read, go hiking, snowboarding, and wake boarding (basically anything outside). He has been married since 2005 and his son was born in 2016. For him, Granger has been an awesome place to work!
Mr. Kevin Ballew
Teacher: Automotive Technology; Club Advisor: G-House Customs & Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
CTE
Work Phone: (385) 646-9642
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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 seven 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
Science
Work Phone: (385) 646-0702
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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; Athletic Director; Assistant Coach: Boys Basketball and Track & Field
Work Phone: (385) 646-8829
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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
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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
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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: School Success, Shield
Work Phone: (385) 646-0246
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Mr. Bernard has worked in education for 15 years. In California, he worked as a bilingual aide for 5 years, taught for 7 years and was a Vice Principal for 2 years. He earned an Associates Degree in Biological Sciences (Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA), Bachelors Degree in Psychology (CSU- Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA) and a Master Degree in Educational Administration (CSU- Dominguez Hills, Carson, Ca). Mr. Bernard moved his wife and 5 children to Utah in Summer of 2018 and has worked at Granger High as School Success/SHIELD Teacher. He enjoys helping students get back on track to graduate and gain skills that improve their lives!
Ms. Leslie Bishop
Teacher: English and Reading
Work Phone: (385) 646-9241
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Ms. Bishop came to teaching as a second career because teenagers are her favorite kind of people. She received two Bachelor of Arts education degrees from Utah Valley University, taught in a middle school for three years, then joined the faculty at Granger High School in 2019. She is raising a puppy to be a therapy dog and, in her free time, she reads.
Mr. Tom Brocksome
Teacher: Honors Geography, AP Human Geography
Work Phone: (385) 646-8825
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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.
Dr. Lisa Brown
Teacher: English; Club Advisor: GHS Reading Club
English
Work Phone: (385) 646-9320
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Dr. Brown went to college at Idaho State University for her Bachelors of Science and University of Idaho for her Masters of Educational Leadership and PhD in Education, Health, and Human Sciences. This is her first year at Granger High School. In her free time she likes to read, run, mountain bike, hike, and travel to new and interesting places.
Mrs. Madison Brown
Teacher: 9th Grade English
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. Kent Burton
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-8787
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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
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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
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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.
Ms. Lauren Case
Teacher: Resource, Coach: Cheer
Work Phone: (385) 646-2434
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Mr. Juan Castro
Teacher: Spanish
Work Phone: (385) 646-8847
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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
Room J-106CTE
Work Phone: (385) 646-2011
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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.
Ms. Sunday Christensen
Teacher: Resource
F-207Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-9458
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Mr Paul Christiansen
Teacher: Drawing & Painting
E-204Art
Work Phone: (385) 646-8849
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Mr. Christiansen received a B.S. Degree in Art Education from Utah State University. He currently teaches drawing & painting classes. Visual Arts encompass so many important skills to learn including motor skills, decision-making, math, observational investigation, expression in the language of pictures, risk-taking and the list goes on. Mr. Christiansen loves passing on his knowledge to students at Granger High.
Ms. JoyLynn Clark
Teacher: English
English
Work Phone: (385) 646-8851
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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, College Prep Math; Club Advisor: Math club; Assistant Coach: Boys and Girls Tennis
F-212Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-8852
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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 31st year teaching here at Granger. He still lives in the community and loves Granger. Mr. Clawson is married and has 5 children and 3 grandsons. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Mr Dariusz Cykalewicz
Teacher: Math, Physics
Work Phone: (385) 646-8000
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Ms. Danni Czapla
Teacher: English 12
Work Phone: (385) 646-1877
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Ms. Czapla has taught at Granger since 2011 and wouldn't want to teach anywhere else. She loves to read books, garden, play cards and games, hike, and travel.
Mr. Joshua Demoux
Teacher: Sophomore Success; Freshmen/Sophomore Advocate
Work Phone: 385-646-2043
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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
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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.
Mr. Timothy Eccleston
Teacher: Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-0594
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Mr. Braydon Eden
Teacher: Latinos in Action (LIA); Assistant Coach: Girls Soccer
Work Phone: (385) 646-1554
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Mr. Eden has taught at Granger high since 2012. He is the Latinos in Action teacher and loves what he does. His favorite part about teaching is helping students find their path and feel successful. He has taught long enough that some of his students are graduating from college. He has 3 beautiful daughters and an amazing and supportive wife. He recently received his masters of science degree in Educational Leadership and will pursue a principal position. He loves soccer, reading, and sharing his talents with others.
Ms. Sarah Eggett
Teacher: Biology
Work Phone: (385) 646-0290
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Mr. Aka Ehounou
Teacher: ESL
Work Phone: (385) 646-8030
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Mr. Dwight Epperson
Teacher: Math 2
Work Phone: (385) 646-8039
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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. Kristin Estes
Teacher: Health
Work Phone: (385) 646-1200
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ms. Forste graduated from BYU with a Bachelor of Science in psychology. She loves hiking and anything outdoors.
Mrs. Alyssa Fukuda
Teacher: Japanese 1-4; Club Advisor: Japanese
Work Phone: (385) 646-0466
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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
Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-8858
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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
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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.
Ms. Alysson Galarza
Teacher: Art
Work Phone: (385) 646-9000
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Mrs. Terri Gardner
Teacher: English
Work Phone: 385-646-8823
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Mrs. Gardner graduated from USU with her Master’s in Education. She has just began teaching her 16th 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. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and painting for her small business in wood crafts & signs.
Mrs. Katherine Gaskins
Teacher: A.P. Psychology, CE Psychology 1010, Introductory Psychology & Performance Sport Psychology
Work Phone: (385) 646-8859
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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 emphasis in Neuroscience from Western Governors, a BS in Psychology, 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, cooking and spending time with her husband and two daughters. Go Lancers! Psychology ROCKS!
Mr. Christopher Gibbons
Teacher: 9th Grade English
Work Phone: (385) 646-8007
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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. MacKenzie Gilson
Teacher: Self-Contained Unit
Work Phone: (385) 646-8512
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MacKenzie attended the University of Utah for her Undergraduate in Human Development with an emphasis in Educational Psychology. She is currently working on her Master's of SpEd with an emphasis in behavior modification and plans to be graduate summer of 2020. MacKenzie's background is mainly social work, working with at-risk communities, primarily teenagers. MacKenzie also sits on the steering committee for Salt Lake City Juvenile Mental Health Court. Personally, MacKenzie is an animal rights activist, lives in Sugarhouse, and has a 12 year old daughter along with infant, identical twin boys.
Mr. Howard Gravelle
Teacher: PE
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Ms. Candice Green
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-8979
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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. Eve Elana Grenlie
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-0219
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Mrs. Jackie Griffith
Teacher: Child Development, Early Childhood Education 1,2,3, Little Lancers Preschool; Advisor: Cheerleading
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Mrs. Griffith is a new teacher at Granger and is excited to be here. She graduated from the University of Utah in 2011 with a Bachelor's 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. Samantha Gunther
Teacher: AVID
Work Phone: (385) 646-2108
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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.
Mr. Loren Hansen
Teacher: Secondary Math 2
Work Phone: (385) 646-8706
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Mr. Hansen graduated from Kearns High. He has a Bachelors degree in Mathematics Education and a Masters degree in Physics Education, both from Western Governors University. Mr. Hansen is married and has 6 children. He likes to camp, ride his motorcycle and build things. Mr. Hansen worked as a truck driver before he started teaching, driving about one and a half million miles in 15 years.
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.
Ms. Andrea Heidinger
Teacher: Ceramics 1, 2 & 3-4, Sculpture, Art Foundations, 3-D Design; Visual Art Department Chair
Art
Work Phone: (385) 646-1340
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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. Christine Hodgson
Teacher: Adult Roles & Responsibilities, Food and Nutrition 2, Clothing 2, Interior Design
Work Phone: (385) 646-1019
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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: 9th Grade World Geography Teacher; Club Advisor: Key Club
Work Phone: (385) 646-1167
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Ms. Holtz was born and raised in Salt Lake City and graduated with her Bachelor's of Science from the University of Utah in May of 2013 and her Master of Arts from Grand Canyon University in May of 2019. She has been teaching at Granger High School since August of 2015. She loves hiking, traveling, and dancing.
Mr. Zachary Horner
Teacher: Art
Art
Home Phone: (385) 646-8968
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Mr. Jonathan Hsu
Teacher: Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-0386
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Mr. Terry Hughes
Teacher: French; Geography
Work Phone: (385) 646-8712
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Ms. Brian Jacketta
Teacher: Math 3
Work Phone: (385) 646-8275
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Mr. Gene Jaramillo
Teacher: Business; Head Coach: Baseball
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
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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.
Mr. Clete Johansson
Teacher: English
Mr. Johansson loves reading and teaching and talking about literature.
Mr. Clint Johnson
Teacher: Autobody
CTE
Work Phone: (385) 646-9994
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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.
Ms. Kelsee Kellogg
Teacher: English Directed Studies/Co-taught English
Work Phone: (385) 646-0187
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Mr. Alan Kendall
Teacher: English
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Mr. Richard Keyes
Teacher: World Civilizations
Work Phone: (385) 646-0213
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Mr. Keyes is a graduate of Taylorsville High School and Weber State University, and has been teaching since 2014. He has also just started his Masters program at Grand Canyon University for a Master of Art in History. Mr. Keyes is married and has two wonderful boys (both graduated from Viewmont 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 High School.
Mr. Bradley Kime
Teacher: U.S. History II; Senior Class Advisor
Work Phone: (385) 646-0237
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Mr. Kime loves reading, writing, and talking about history and has been teaching at Granger High since 2019.
Ms. Summers Kimpel
Teacher: English ESL
English/ESL
Work Phone: (385) 646-9571
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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.
Mrs. Adeena Lago
Teacher: AVID, Dance; Coach: Excaliburs, Dance Company
Art
Work Phone: (385)646-8865
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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
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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. 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. Paul Masimer
Teacher: Woods
J-101CTE
Work Phone: (385) 646-1102
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Ms. Megan Mathews
Teacher: Mild/moderate Sp Teacher
Work Phone: (385) 646-1785
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Mr. Paul McCarl
Teacher: Physics; Mesa Club Advisor
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.
Mr. John McNeill
Teacher: World History; US History
Work Phone: (385) 646-9252
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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, Human Development
Work Phone: (385) 646-8805
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Ms. Merrill has been a teacher for 31 years, 28 years at West Lake Jr. High and 3 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, Adult Roles and Responsibilities and Human Development. 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. She would love to see the entire world, but somehow always seems to end up in France.
Ms. Andrea Miller
Teacher: Resource Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-1126
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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. Andrew Monjaras-Pierson
Teacher: Secondary Mathematics 2, Math Decision Making for Life
Work Phone: (385) 646-0216
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Andrew attended Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV and Western Governors University, an online school with its headquarters in Salt Lake City. He currently has his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics 5 - 12 and is working on his Master of Ed in Technology in Education, both from WGU.
Although this is his second year in Teaching, Andrew has worked as a tutor, paraprofessional, substitute teacher, and other education-related professions since 2010. His hobbies include playing and coding video games, watching anime, and doing math (yes, for Andrew, math is a hobby).
Mr. Bradley Moon
Teacher: Physics
Work Phone: (385) 646-9393
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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 University. 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
Art
Work Phone: (385) 646-8869
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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
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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.
Mr. Charles Murillo
Teacher: Welding
CTE
Work Phone: (385) 646-8492
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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
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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: 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.
Ms. Sarah Olson
Teacher: Resource
Work Phone: (385) 646-9211
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Ms. Olson is from Minnesota. She attended Ripon College in Wisconsin and has a B.A. in Speech Communication. She moved to Utah in 2001. She received her B.S. from Utah State University in Special Education 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 family, going to movies and traveling.
Mr. Kelle Pace
Teacher: Business & Marketing; Head 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: 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
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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
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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
Career
Work Phone: (385) 646-6317
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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
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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.
Lt Col Terence Plumb USAF, Retired
Teacher: AF JROTC
Work Phone: (385) 646-5320
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Lt Col Terence Plumb, USAF, Retired, went to Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, CA. He has earned degrees in Psychology from BYU and Counseling from the College of Great Falls. He received his commission through ROTC and served in the U.S. Military for 25 years. Assignments include Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, and teaching ROTC at the University of Washington and Arizona State University. After retirement he served for five years as the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) at Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. He enjoys performing music, reading, travel, time with family and playing chess.
Mrs. Shylah Poirier
Teacher: LD Unit/Special Education
Work Phone: 385-646-9039
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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
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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.
Mr. Clay Pulsipher
Teacher: Choir, AP Music Theory
E-101Art
Work Phone: (385) 646-0279
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Mr. Pulsipher is an east coast native, and he has been singing in choirs since he was six years old. In 2013, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA (Go Hoos!). He then had the wonderful pleasure of serving as the assistant conductor of the choral program there. Following this, he moved to St. Louis, MO where he earned his Master of Arts in Teaching at Missouri Baptist University and taught choir and conducting at Maryville University. He moved out to Utah with his wife and puppy dog because he absolutely loves nature and being in the mountains. He spends his time outside of school up in Millcreek Canyon, at the Momentum Climbing Gym, or at home snuggling his doggo.
Dr. Vicenca Rechsteiner
Teacher: General, Concurrent Enrollment, and AP Chemistry
Work Phone: (385) 646-8782
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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.
Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) Mario Reeve
Teacher: Air Force JROTC
SMSgt Mario Reeve, USAF (Ret), served a total of 29 years in the United States Air Force, with a ten-year break between Active service and Air National Guard service. He has experience in corporate, military and civilian aviation environments to include serving as a Flight Engineer (9600 flight hours), Corporate Training Manager, and the Utah Air National Guard Superintendent for Recruiting and Retention. SMSgt Reeve has a BS in Business Information Systems from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Education from Westminster College. He is on a 28-year honeymoon with his wife, Jackie, and has three amazing children.
Mr. Owain Rice
Teacher: Math; Coach: Cross Country
CTE
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.
Ms. Juliane Roberts-Nikyema
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-9385
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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 Practical Law
Work Phone: (385) 646-8877
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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
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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
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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. 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.
Mr. Jeffrey Sandrock
Teacher: Earth Science
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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.
Mr. Kenneth Schmeling
Teacher: Success 101; Financial Literacy
Work Phone: (385) 646-2019
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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. Tevita Sekeni
Teacher: Resource
Work Phone: (385) 646-0256
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As an alumnus of Granger High School (Class of 2012), Tevita Sekeni, M.A., joined Granger's faculty team in September of 2019, after two years of working in the Department of Educational Equity for the Granite School District. Tevita graduated in August 2017 with his Masters of Art in Professional Communication from Southern Utah University and is currently working toward his Doctorate of Education. While completing his education, Tevita has worked in multiple communication, teaching, event planning, and public speaking roles in Salt Lake City and southern Utah. His primary focuses are in English, as well as, Intercultural Communication. Tevita hopes to make education accessible to students of all cultural backgrounds. MATE MA'A TONGA.
Mrs. Shawnee Smith
Teacher: Health/PE, POP; Coach: Girls Track
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 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
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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!
Mr. James Snyder
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-0230
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Ms. Natalie Stapley
Teacher: Special Education Severe Intellectual Disabilities
Work Phone: 385-646-2310
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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 1, Concurrent Enrollment
Work Phone: (385) 646-1747
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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
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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!
Mr. Stephen Tidwell
Teacher: Junior Core English, Junior Honors English; Head Coach: Men’s Basketball
Work Phone: (385) 646-1054
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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. Travis Tilley
Teacher: Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-8817
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Mr. Samuel Vidal
Teacher: PE; Coach: Wrestling; Athletic Director
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Ms. Kathleen Warren
Teacher: Drawing 1, Art Foundations 2, 3D Design
Work Phone: (385) 646-8789
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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. Brianna Winkleman
Teacher: Dance; Assistant Coach: Excaliburs & Dance Company
Work Phone: (385) 646-8865
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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: Freshman Success; Club Advisor: Granger’s Hope, Keys to Success
Work Phone: 385-646-8659
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Ms. Winters has been teaching Freshman Success at Granger High School since 2018. She is very excited to be a part of the Freshman Academy. She is also Granger's Keys to Success contact and one of the advisors for Granger's Hope club.
