Mrs. Susan Atkin
Teacher: Chemistry
Work Phone: (385) 646-8838
Work Email: satkin@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Atkin has been teaching Chemistry at Granger High for 17 yrs. A long time ago, she graduated from Southern Utah University and then later, she completed her Master Degree at Westminster College. She and her husband have three children, one grandchild, two dogs, one cat and a pond full of fish. In her spare time she likes to hike, camp, fish, ski and pan for gold. Mrs. Atkin loves teaching at Granger High because the students and their families are unique, diverse, and find value in their education.
Mr. Eric Dalley
Teacher: Biology Science
Work Phone: (385) 646-0933
Work Email: eedalley@graniteschools.org
Mr. Dalley is in his third year at Granger and has also taught Biology lab courses at Salt Lake Community College for several years. He's married with three children and enjoys spending time with the family as well as running, hiking, and skiing. He graduated from the University of Utah and has a Master's degree from Westminster College. He says that the best part of being a science teacher is the opportunity to help students discover their world through hands-on lab activities.
Mrs. Brooke Funk
Teacher: Biology; AP Biology
Work Phone: (385) 646-1763
Work Email: cbfunk@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Funk is starting her 6th 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.
Mrs. Cindy Hinton
Teacher: Earth Science
Work Phone: (385) 646-5950
Work Email: clhinton@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Hinton is a native of Colorado and she taught there for 20 years in three different high schools. Mrs. Hinton moved to Utah in 2010 when she got remarried. Churchill Jr. High was the first school in Utah that she taught in and she taught Biology and Earth Science. This school year (2015-16) is the first year that she has taught at Granger. River rafting, reading and skiing are a few of the hobbies that she enjoys. Mrs. Hinton and her husband road a Harley to Alaska and back in 2012, and she would do it again.
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. Paul McCarl
Teacher: Physics; Mesa Club Advisor
Work Phone: (385) 646-5939
Work Email: pfmccarl@graniteschools.org
Website: Video Game Development Career Pathway
Mr. McCarl has one wife, seven kids, and a boxer named after a Star Trek Character. He was a game programmer for more than 20 years and is now trying to fix some of the “damage” he may have caused. He loves science and spends his free time creating new inventions in his garage.
Mr. Bradley Moon
Teacher: Physics; Mesa Club Advisor
Work Phone: (385) 646-9393
Work Email: bmoon1@graniteschools.org
Mr. Moon has been teaching at Granger since 2010. He has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree from Utah State. He has two children and has been married since 2007. When not at school he enjoys spending time with his family, playing softball, kayaking, and going to his children’s sporting events.
Ms. Emily Papke
Teacher: Biology
Work Email: eepapke@graniteschools.org
This is Ms. Papke's first year here at Granger High. She graduated from SUNY Geneseo in New York with a BS in Biology and a minor in Human Development. After working and attending the University of Utah for a year, she started her MAT degree at Westminster College. Ms. Papke enjoys hiking, snowboarding, reading, and running.
Mr. Mike Pluim
Teacher: Biology Science
Work Phone: (385) 646-9770
Work Email: mppluim@graniteschools.org
Mr Pluim has 6 general biology classes being taught in F203. Mr Pluim started teaching in 1992 but was interrupted by military deployments. Mr Pluim has taught Chemistry, Microbiology, 8th Grade Science and now Biology. Mr Pluim loves gardening and fishing. He has spent 39 years in the military primarily as a helicopter pilot.
Mr. David Price
Teacher: Science
Work Phone: (385) 646-1393
Work Email: daprice@graniteschools.org
Mr. Price has been teaching science for many years, back before they invented The Scientific Method. Here at Granger he has taught Biology, Earth Science and currently teaching Forensic Science. He earned an associate's degree from Salt Lake Community College and his Bachelor’s degree from Weber State University. When he’s not at school you can find him camping, fishing, hunting or riding ATV’s with his wife, kids and grandchildren. He hates mowing the grass.
Dr. Vicenca Rechsteiner
Teacher: Chemistry
Work Phone: (385) 646-8782
Work Email: vrechsteiner@graniteschools.org
Dr. Rechsteiner is a native of Barcelona, Spain, where she graduated with an M.D./Ph.D in Medical Sciences. She was a Research Scientist in the Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, at the University of Utah for twenty years. She is now excited to be able to share her professional experiences with her students. Dr. Rechsteiner loves to spend time with her husband, children, and friends.
Mr. Cyle Sanada
Teacher: Science; Coach: Tennis
Work Phone: (385) 646-8878
Work Email: csanada@graniteschools.org
Mr. Sanada graduated from Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus with a BS in Biological Sciences Minors in: Chemistry, English, and Japanese. He holds Endorsements in English, Biological Sciences, Health, Physical Education, Business Management and Entrepreneurship.
Mr. Jeffrey Sandrock
Teacher: Earth Science
Work Email: jhsandrock@graniteschools.org
Mr. Sandrock graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1994. Following a successful career traveling the world as a military journalist, he retired and settled down in Salt Lake City. After spending a year as a student in the Salt Lake Community College Geosciences Department, he was selected for an accelerated graduate program at SLC’s Westminster College, earning Master of Arts in Teaching in 2016. He enjoys motorcycle riding, is a self-proclaimed Star Wars nerd, and cherishes every minute with his bride and their six children.
Mr. Bradley Saurer
Teacher: Earth Science
Mr. Saurer grew up in Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin to be a firefighter and paramedic before going back to school at BYU-Idaho for education from 2006-2010. While in college, he owned and operated a live music venue and dance club. Brad started his teaching career at Joel P. Jensen Middle in West Jordan, then taught at Olympus Junior High in Holladay for 5 years, and then went home to Wisconsin to teach at his old high school (Waukesha West) before coming to Granger. Mr. Saurer has taught Earth Science, 8th grade science, Chemistry, and Biology and is also certified in Physical Education. He is working on a Master’s in Physics and has coached basketball in some capacity every year since 2006.
Mr. Chad Smith
Teacher: MAP, Exercise Science/Sports Medicine;HOSA Advisor
Work Phone: (385) 646-1557
Work Email: csmith1@graniteschools.org
Mr. Smith is a long tie resident of West Valley. He graduated from Hunter High School in 1993. He earned his A.S. from Snow College in 1998 and his B.S. from Weber State University in 2000. He later earned an M.A. from the University of Phoenix in 2005. He taught for one year at North Sanpete High School in Mt. Pleasant, UT in 2008-2009. He has recently been working towards additional endorsements in Health Sciences and Exercise Science/Sports Medicine. Mr. Smith is excited to be back in West Valley and teaching here at Granger High School.
Dr. Gene Van Tassell
Teacher: Chemistry, Honors Physics, Renaissance Physics, A.P. Physics
Work Phone: (385) 646-8882
Work Email: gvantassell@graniteschools.org
Dr. Van Tassell’s initial degree was in geophysics. He was a geophysicist drilling oil wells all over the world for 15 years. He retired from that and entered teaching. Dr. Van Tassell has now taught for nearly 20 years and he loves teaching science to students.