Mrs. Kirsten Adams
Teacher: Sewing, Interior Design, Foods 2; FCCLA Adviser
Work Phone: (385) 646-8110
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Mrs. Adams received her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Utah majoring in Health Promotion & Education, with a minor in Nutrition. She previously received an Associates of Occupational Studies at Scottsdale Culinary Institute, earning a Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Degree. Mrs. Adams owns her own small catering business and enjoys sharing her knowledge and talents with others. She began teaching in 2017, and is excited to be part of the Lancer Family, and to be the FCCLA advisor. Mrs. Adams is a Disney fan, stemming from her childhood and previously working at Disney World, Florida. She enjoys spending time with her family & dogs, baking, watching movies, playing games, and traveling.
Ms. Sheri Alejo
Teacher: Spanish Dual Immersion, University Bridge
Work Phone: (385) 646-9985
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Ms. Alejo is a proud Air Force Brat and grew up all over the world. She graduated with a BS from Brigham Young University and earned a MS from Nova Southeastern University. She loves sharing her love of the Spanish language, culture, and people. Ms. Alejo is excited to be part of the Dual Language Immersion program here at Granger. Go Lancers!
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
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.
Coach Jeremy Barlow
Teacher: Fitness for Life, Swim; Athletic Director; Coach: Baseball
Coach Barlow has taught at Granger since 2015. He graduated for SUU in Physical Education with a minor in Spanish. He has Coached Basketball, Volleyball, Football, and currently Coaches Baseball. Coach Barlow loves tacos, and sports, and spends as much time with his family as he possibly can.
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.
Ms. Brinna Bennion
GEAR UP Site Coordinator, Assistant Coach Girls Soccer
Work Phone: (385) 646-0917
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Ms. Bennion grew up in Murray and graduated high school from Murray in 2007. She attended SLCC for one year and played on the women's soccer team. Ms. Bennion transferred to Westminster College where she played on the women's soccer team for four years. She obtained a Bachelor's in English and a Masters of Arts in Teaching while attending Westminster College. Ms. Bennion also played semi-professional soccer for three years. She has two children, loves to read, and is so excited to be at Granger.
Mr. Michael Bernard
Teacher: School Success, CYMC, Senior Ambassador Advisor, Senior Advocate, School Site Data Manager
Work Phone: (385) 646-0246
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Mr. Bernard has worked in education for 17 years. In California, he worked as a bilingual aide for 5 years, taught for 9 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 to Utah in the Summer of 2018 with his wife and 5 children He currently teaches School Success, Construction Youth Mentorship Connection (CYMC), and works with seniors towards graduation as a Senior Advocate. He enjoys helping students get back on track to graduate and gain skills that improve their lives!
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.
Mr. Steven Broschinsky
Teacher: Choir
Work Phone: (385) 646-5761
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Dr. Lisa Brown
Teacher: English; Club Advisor: GHS Reading Club
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 second 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: Photography, Newspaper & Yearbook
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.
Ms. Heidi Carr
Teacher: Chemistry
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Ms. Carr grew-up in Northern California near San Francisco. She attended BYU where she studied Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science. Ms. Carr enjoys playing soccer, watching sports, eating new foods, and hanging out with family. This is Ms. Carr's first year teaching at Granger and she is so excited to be a Lancer! Feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns.
Mr. Derrick Carter
Teacher: English 10 and 11; Assistant Swim Coach
Work Phone: (385) 646-0657
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Mr. Carter graduated from Taylorsville High in 2009. After lots of college and tough education decisions, he finally graduated with a Bachelor’s in Secondary English Education from Utah Valley University. Mr. Carter has taught at Granger since 2017. When he’s not teaching English or coaching swim, Mr. Carter enjoys playing video games, watching movies, and blogging.
Mr. 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
Work Phone: (385) 646-2011
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Mrs. Chalmers graduated 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. She teaches beginning, intermediate and advanced graphics. She loves teaching the design process and seeing how students learn and create their own work. Out of the classroom, she loves sunshine, reading, computer arts and spending time with her husband and four kids.
Ms. Jessica Chávez
Teacher: Secondary Math 2, Junior AVID
Work Phone: (385) 646-2074
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Ms. Chávez graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in Mathematics Teaching and an M.Ed. in Education, Culture and Society. She has been in the classroom since 2009. She is extremely happy to be part of the Granger family and to be working in her home community. She enjoys riding bikes along the Jordan River, camping trips, and playing in sprinklers with her family.
Ms. Sunday Christensen
Teacher: Resource
Work Phone: (385) 646-9458
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Mr Paul Christiansen
Teacher: Drawing & Painting
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
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.
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 teach 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. 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 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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Mr. Ryan Dain
Teacher: Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Environmental Science
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Mr. Dain is originally from Kansas and has his Masters in Chemistry from Wichita State University. He became a high school teacher after moving to Utah over a decade ago and is excited to be part of the Granger family! Mr. Dain loves to help students develop a plan for their life after high school and finding ways to assist them in making that plan a reality. When not in the classroom, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and young son.
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. James Dowdle
Teacher: Japanese 1 and 2; Korean Club Advisor
Work Phone: (385) 646-8263
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Dowdle Sensei graduated from BYU with two degrees: a BA in Japanese and a BA in Korean. He entered the teaching profession in 2017 and started teaching Japanese at Granger in 2021. He is an unabashed fan of books, comics, anime, Star Wars, and everything Japanese and/or Korean. At home, he spends time reading and gaming with his wife and kids. He's always open for good K-drama suggestions. Go Lancers!
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 graduated from Box Elder High School and then Weber State University. 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 with another child on the way and an amazing and supportive wife. He received his masters of science degree in Educational Leadership from Western Governors University in 2019. He loves soccer, reading, and sharing his talents with others.
Ms. Sarah Eggett
Teacher: Biology, Honors Biology, Advisor: Granger’s Hope
Work Phone: (385) 646-0290
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Ms. Eggett's first year teaching and her first year at Granger was the 2019-2020 school year. She received her Associates degree from Snow College, spent a couple of semesters at the University of Utah and then transferred to Dixie State University. She graduated from Dixie State University in December of 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biology Education Emphasis. Besides loving biology (and science in general), she loves cooking, baking, singing and playing music. She plays the violin, piano, ukulele, guitar, and a little bit of the flute. Being a teacher was/is one of Ms. Eggett's dreams, so it is so great to be "living the dream" as they say. 🙂
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, Volleyball
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
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!
Coach Clint Felion
Teacher: Physical Education & Health II; Head Coach: Baseball
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"Once a Lancer, always a Lancer." Coach Felion graduated from Granger High School in 2009. Mr. Felion was hired to teach PE/Health and coach Baseball in 2016 and has loved his experiences since returning to Granger. After playing baseball in Jr. College, he completed his degrees in physical education and health at Southern Utah University. In 2019, Coach Felion obtained his Master's of Science in Sports Conditioning and Performance and loves to work with athletes.
Mrs. Sierra Fichialos
Teacher: Reading Fundamentals & ACT Prep
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.
Mr. Darren Fiscus
Trainer
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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
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.
Ms. Moriah Fuller
Teacher: Special Education Applied Academics
Work Phone: (385)646-8628
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This is Ms. Fuller's first year teaching at Granger High school but she is no stranger to Granger. Ms. Fuller grew up in the halls of Granger, taking mini cheer and helping her father set up and take down his classroom at the beginning and end of every school year. Ms. Fuller is alumni and worked as a paraprofessional for five years at the school. Ms. Fuller has a Bachelors Degree in Family, Community, and Human Development, and has just started her Masters in Education with an emphasis in mild to moderate disabilities. When Ms. Fuller is not working or doing homework, you can find her making baked goods for loved ones or performing on a local community theater stage. Ms. Fuller is excited to work along side her father and many other fantastic colleagues. GO Lancers!!!!
Mrs. Brooke Funk
Teacher: Biology; AP Biology
Work Phone: (385) 646-1763
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Mrs. Funk loves 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 10, English 10 Honors
Work Phone: 385-646-8823
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Mrs. Gardner graduated from USU with her Master’s in Education. 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, Sport & Performance Psychology & Independent Study
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. Parivash Goff
Teacher: Math
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Mr. Howard Gravelle
Teacher: PE
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Ms. Candice Green
Teacher: English, Creative Writing, AP Literature
Work Phone: (385) 646-8979
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Ms. Green is a graduate from Granger high schools class of 99, and is happy to be home here with her diverse Granger family. She went to Utah State University.
Mrs. Jackie Griffith
Teacher: Child Development, Early Childhood Education 1, 2, 3, Little Lancers Preschool
Work Phone: (385) 646-0297
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Mrs. Griffith loves teaching at Granger, running the Little Lancer Preschool, and helping with the FCCLA student club. She graduated from the University of Utah in 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Human Development & Family Studies and a Minor in Nutrition. She grew up near San Jose, CA, and loves the ocean. She was a mascot in high school and worked with children at her local YMCA. She loves to dance and is happy to be living her dream of teaching.
Mr. Loren Hansen
Teacher: Secondary Math 2; Advisor: Tabletop Gaming Club
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.
Ms. Sheila Harkleroad
Teacher: Secondary Math 2
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Coach Tyler Haslam
Teacher: Mathematics; Coach: Football
Work Phone: (385) 646-5971
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Mr. Haslam graduated from the University of Utah in 2007 and has taught in Granite District ever since. In 2013 he completed a Masters degree in Mathematics. Mr. Haslam also likes to paint and relaxes by working outside.
Ms. Franchesca Henicke
Teacher: Art
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Ms. Kendal Hess
Teacher: Earth Science & Astronomy
Work Phone: (385) 646-8131
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Mrs. Meladi Hodges
Teacher: Dance, Drill Team, AVID 10; Coach: Drill Team
Mrs. Hodges graduated with her BS in Dance Education from Utah Valley University in 2019. While attending UVU, she was on both modern dance performing groups, Synergy and Contemporary Dance Ensemble. She has also published and presented her dance history research on Japanese choreographer, Michio Ito. She is an alum of Granger High (G-House!!!) and was on dance company and drill team during her time here. She is so excited to be back! In her free time, Mrs. Hodges enjoys watching movies/TV with her husband, playing Animal Crossing, and hiking!
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
Home Phone: (385) 646-8968
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Mrs. Rocio Howarth
Teacher: Spanish II and ELD II
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Mrs. Howarth is from Mexico City and moved to Utah in 2011 to continue her education. She met her husband in Salt Lake City, and in 2015 got married in Orlando, Florida. Her husband is very supportive and motivates her to follow her dreams. She is been happily married for five years, and has a little boy. She loves to read, write, arts, and during her free time. Mrs. Howarth likes to spend time with her family and doing photography. She earned a bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology at the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional in Mexico City and graduated with a master in Education, Culture, and Society at the University of Utah. Mrs. Howarth also has the TESOL certification from BYUI and her certification in Digital Photography from the University of Utah. She has taught Spanish I, II, III, IV, IB II, and Spanish for Native Speakers II. She's passionate about education and learning about other cultures. Mrs. Howarth is a teacher because she wants to make a difference in YOUR LIVES. She knows that education is the most powerful tool that any human can access. She believes that bilingualism can help people to gain new skills, and it opens opportunities too. Mrs. Howarth genuinely care about each of you want to part of your success and learning. She is available to turn to for support, advice, etc.
Mr. Jonathan Hsu
Teacher: Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-0386
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Mr. Matthew Humphrey
Teacher: World History/Geography
Work Phone: (385) 646-1061
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Mr. Humphrey enjoys teaching at Granger High and seeing students succeed. He started teaching in 2004 at Valley Junior High. He came to Granger in 2013. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in History and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish. He has also earned a MEd from Western Governors University. He loves spending time with his family. He also enjoys camping, hiking, and fishing.
Ms. Brooklyn Hunt
Teacher: Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-8142
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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.
Mr. Gene Jaramillo
Teacher: Accounting and Financial Literacy
Mr. Jaramillo (Mr. J) has been here at Granger since 2012. He teaches Accounting and Financial Literacy. Mr. Jaramillo graduated from Cyprus High School, and received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. Mr. Jaramillo is passionate about learning, teaching, and being part of Granger High School. His message to students is "Success is a choice. So, choose to succeed and let's get to work. 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.
Ms. Laurel Jensen
Teacher: French
Work Phone: (385) 646-2226
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Mrs. Cheryl Jindeel
Teacher: Social Studies; Assistant Coach: Volleyball
Work Phone: (385) 646- 0274
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Mrs. Jindeel loves teaching because she is passionate about igniting an interest in the world and inspiring students to see themselves as lifelong learners. Before coming to Granger, she taught social studies in Michigan and Florida. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Social Science with a Political Science minor and a Master of Arts degree in History. She also has degrees in Equine Business Management and International Administration. Mrs. Jindeel served for 20 years in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. She enjoys travel, playing board games, and genealogy.
Mr. Clete Johansson
Teacher: LMETS
Mr. Johansson loves reading and teaching and talking about literature.
Mr. Clint Johnson
Teacher: Autobody
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.
El Profe Alan Kendall
Teacher: Spanish 2, Spanish 4, AP Spanish, English ESL lv1
Home Phone: (385) 646- 0779
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El Profe Kendall has taught at Granger since 2019. He was born and raised in Santiago, Chile. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Teaching Spanish from the University of Utah. He enjoys learning and providing learning opportunities for others. His wife (a Science teacher) and him have a blended family of seven children ranging in age from the eldest daughter, age 28, to their little sixth grader son. Hands-on learning discoveries, varied learning experiences, using technology in the learning process, developing personal responsibility and a love of learning are the focus of El Profe’s classroom. It is his goal to develop independent learners who have a love for learning.
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 earned his Master degree in 2020 from 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, loves watching movies, and has become an avid golfer. 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
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.
Ms. Ashleigh Lester
Teacher: Resource Math
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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.
Ms. Danni Marie
Teacher: English 12
Work Phone: (385) 646-1877
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Ms. Marie 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. Paul Masimer
Teacher: Woodworking/Manufacturing; Advisor: SKILLS USA
Work Phone: (385) 646-1102
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Mr. Masimer has a BS Ed. Taylor University M Ed. Utah State University. He has been teaching for 20 years, 15 years at West Lake Jr. and 5 years at Granger. He worked in the construction industry for 30 years prior to shifting his career to education. Outside of the classroom he likes to mountain bike, snow ski, and generally loves being outdoors. He has 3 children and 12 grandchildren.
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. Andrea Miller
Teacher: 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. Brad 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. When not at school, he enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.
Mr. Christopher Moore
Teacher: Teacher: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Guitar 1, Percussion Ensemble; Adviser: Mariachi Club, Korean Klub
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. Chuck 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. Jesse Alex Neibaur
Teacher: Freshman Success and Lancer Action Team (LAT)
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.”
Ms. Valerie Nuttall
Teacher: Math
Work Phone: (385) 646-8157
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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, her ESL endorsement from Weber State University and her MEd in Educational Leadership at South Utah 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, being outdoors, going to movies and traveling.
Coach Kelle Pace
Teacher: Business & Marketing; Assistant Coach – Cross Country; DECA Advisor.
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After 25 years as a manager, salesman, and business owner, Mr. Pace is finally pursuing his dream to be a teacher and a coach. He loves the students at Granger High School. He enjoys distance running, fishing, playing chess, golfing, basketball, and softball. He has 3 children ages: 30, 25 and 21. He has been married to his Sweetheart Arlyn for 7 wonderful years. Mr. Pace has been teaching here at Granger since 2007. He has a B.A. in Sales & Marketing from Weber State University, and obtained his Masters of Secondary Education, and his Principal License, from the University of Phoenix.
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.
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. Owain Rice
Teacher: Math; Coach: Cross Country
Work Phone: (385) 646-0269
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Mr. Rice is a graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in mathematics teaching. He has been teaching and coaching at Granger High since 2019. He loves running and has a passion for nutrition and health that he pursued with a minor in nutrition from the U. Mr. Rice grew up in Utah and loves spending time in the mountains while skiing, hiking, running, and climbing.
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: U.S. Government and Citizenship and American Government and 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 West Highland Terrier, Chloe.
Mrs. Rebecca Roche
Teacher: Secondary math 2 and Math Decision Making
Work Phone: 385-646-8852
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Mrs. Roche has been at Granger since 2021. Before working at Granger she taught in Missouri and Morocco, also as a math teacher. Mrs. Roche has a Bachelors degree in Mathematic Education and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Roche enjoys hiking, playing board games, and volunteering at the symphony.
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. 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 & Astronomy
Work Phone: (385) 646-9365
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Mr. Sandrock traveled the world for 24 years in the Air Force, mainly as a journalist, before retiring in 2014 here in Salt Lake City. After a year as a student in Salt Lake Community College Geosciences, he entered an accelerated graduate program at Westminster College, earning Master of Arts in Teaching in 2016. He is an avid motorcycle rider, aspiring novelist, and huge Star Wars nerd. He cherishes every minute spent with his fiancée Mindi and his two high-school kiddos.
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.
Master Sergeant Joseph Seiuli
Teacher: Air Force JROTC
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.
Coach Shawnee Smith
Teacher: Health, Aerobics, People Of the Pacific, Coach: Girls Basketball
Work Phone: (385) 646-1135
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Coach Smith has been teaching at Granger since 2010. She graduated from Brigham Young University where she worked as a student-athlete. She played for the women’s basketball team, majored in health education & earned her minor in PE/Coaching. She is the head coach for the girl’s basketball team. When not working or coaching, she enjoys playing basketball, travelling, and spending time with her husband, three little boys & furbaby Juju.
Ms. Shelbi Smith
Teacher: English; Hispanic Dance Club Advisor
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. On her free time, she enjoys anything to do with the outdoors and her dog. She especially loves to hike, and bike. Ms. Smith loves teaching English and is the advisor for the Hispanic Dance Club.
Mr. James Snyder
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-0230
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Ms. Natalie Stapley
Teacher: Functional Academics
Work Phone: 385-646-2440
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Ms. Natalie graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in severe disabilities and masters degree in behavior analysis. Ms. Natalie has taught at Granger since 2014. Ms. Natalie loves her job and educating others on working with individuals with disabilities. Away from Granger, Ms. Natalie loves running, hiking, being an aunt, crumbl cookies, and much more!
Mr. Andrew Starace
Teacher: Earth Science, Honors Earth Science ; Advisor: Granger’s Hope
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Mr. Starace has taught at Granger since 2019. He has a bachelors of science in geology, and a minor in environmental studies from Keene State College. In the summer of 2019, with the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, he took part in a field study that examined many of Utah's famous rock formations. In is free time, Mr. Starace likes to ride his bicycle, run, fish, and go skiing.
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.
Mr. Emmanuel Taban-Taeoali
Teacher: Special Education RS
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Mrs. Ruth Tate
Teacher: American Sign Language
Work Phone: (385) 646-1282
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Mrs. Tate graduated from UVU with a BA in ASL and Deaf Studies Education. She is excited to teach ASL at Granger, and is thrilled that the program is growing. On weekends, Mrs. Tate enjoys going on walks and spending time with her many family members.
Mrs. Melinda Tidwell
Teacher: 10th Grade Language Arts Core, 9th grade Reading
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Mrs. Tidwell grew up in Rose Park and went West High School. She went to Westminster College and got a Bachelors Degree in Language Arts and Teaching. She got her Master's Degree in Reading and Literacy in the Content Area from Walden University. Mrs. Tidwell has been teaching for 14 years and LOVES it! This is her first year at Granger High School and is so happy to be here. Her interests include: enjoying and being with family, organizing everything, reading everything, hanging out with friends, hiking everywhere, and biking through Herriman. She is a little (or a lot) obsessed make-up and skin care.
Mr. Stephen Tidwell
Teacher: Junior Core English, Junior Honors English; Head Coach: Men’s Basketball
Mr. Tidwell grew up in West Jordan and went to West Jordan High School. He graduated from Southern Utah University and received his Masters Degree from Walden University. His interests include: family, reading, fishing, hiking, and coaching.
Mr. 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; Theatre Company Coach; Drama Club Advisor
Ms. Timpson graduated with her degree in Theatre from Southern Virginia University. She is currently attending the University of Utah in the MAT-FA program (Masters of Arts in Teaching Fine Arts). She will graduate in April of 2021. She has been acting, directing, and participating in theatre of all types since she was 5 years old. Shea has taught theatre in TX, VA, NC, and UT. She absolutely adores teaching at Granger High. She has three wonderful children. When Ms. Timpson is not teaching or in a rehearsal, she can be found frolicking in the mountains, dancing furiously in her kitchen, or cycling.
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.
Mr. Pala Vaituu
Coach: Football; Special Ed Self-Contained Para
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Ms. Cecellia Myla VanDuyn
Teacher: Biology, MESA
Work Phone: (385) 646-0506
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Ms. Van Duyn is loving her experience at Granger High School as a biology teacher and has been also really lucky to advise MESA with their activities. She is from Houston, TX but grew up in Albany, NY (long story) and has been in Utah for several years now. Although she misses the ocean near Houston, the scenery in Utah is really beautiful and she's looking forward to learning more about the ecosystems here!
Mr. Samuel Vidal
Teacher: PE; Coach: Wrestling; Athletic Director
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Ms. Kathleen Warren
Teacher: Painting, Drawing, and AP Studio Art; Advisor: National Arts Honor Society
Work Phone: (385) 646-8789
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Ms Warren went to college at New York Institute of Technology( B.A in Education), Parsons School of Design and Bank Street College of Education(M.S in Supervision and Administration, Visual Arts)in Manhattan, NY. Ms Warren loves creating art, playing tennis and spending time with family and friends. Ms Warren grew up in Oyster Bay, Long Island NY, she has 4 amazing children 2 girls and 2 boys and a dog named Uncle Buck. She moved to Utah from Brooklyn, NY in 2014. Ms Warren has been teaching at Granger High School since 2016.
Mr. James Peter Weimer
Teacher: English
Work Phone: (385) 646-1005
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Ms. Brianna Winkleman
Teacher: Dance; Coach: Dance Company
Ms. Winkleman has taught at Granger since 2017. She loves teaching dance and directing Granger's Dance Company! She graduated from Utah Valley University with her Bachelors of Science in Dance Education and minor in Health Education. Prior to teaching at Granger, she was a certified Drill Team Judge, taught at several studios, and was a 3 year member of UVU's Synergy Dance Company. She likes to spend her free time traveling and adventuring outdoors with her husband and son.
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.
Mr. Mark Wood
Teacher: Broadcast, Video Production, Digital Media; Head Coach: Softball
Work Phone: (385) 646-8035
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Mr. Wood is excited to be teaching at Granger High School. He graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2013 with a Masters in Information Technology. He has worked in the education field since 2007 and has created education video for both live and pre recorded instruction. Mr. Wood is also very involved in FastPitch softball and is excited to be coaching the team this year. He started coaching because he loved the game, but has had more enjoyment in working with players and seeing them grow into their potential. Outside of school and softball, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids.
