Ms. Samantha Gunther
Teacher: AVID
Work Phone: (385) 646-2108
Work Email: shgunther@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Gunther was born in the great state of New York, but grew up here in Salt Lake City. She graduated from BYU with a degree in English Education, and just recently finished her Masters in Reading and Literacy. In her spare time, you can find Mrs. Gunther reading, running, binge watching TV shows on Netflix, coaching lacrosse, and most importantly spending time with her son Graham and her husband. Mrs. Gunther is very excited to be teaching here at Granger, and is proud to be a Lancer.
Mrs. Adeena Lago
Teacher: AVID, Dance; Coach: Excaliburs, Dance Company
Work Phone: (385)646-8865
Work Email: alago@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Lago teaches dance and AVID and directs both the Dance Company and Drill Team. She has been teaching at GHS since 1990. Prior to coming to Granger she taught at Utah State University and at Uintah High School. She received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University and M.F.A from the University of Utah. Mrs. Lago was recognized as the UAPHERD outstanding dance educator in 1997, and UHSAA Drill Team Coach of the Year three times. She was also named as an Excel Outstanding Educator in 2005 and was given the 2018 Sorensen Legacy Award for excellence as the Outstanding Dance Educator for the State of Utah! She is an active member of the Utah Dance Educators’ Association, having served on the board for many years.
Mr. Kenneth Schmeling
Teacher: Success 101; Financial Literacy
Work Phone: (385) 646-2019
Work Email: kschmeling@graniteschools.org
Mr. Schmeling is married and has 2 children. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. He has a Master’s in Secondary Teaching Education. He has a BA in History teaching with a minor in Geography teaching. He is excited to be here at Granger High School.
