Mr. Thomas Brocksome
Teacher: Honors Geography, AP Human Geography
Work Phone: (385) 646-8825
Work Email: tbrocksome@graniteschools.org
Mr. Brocksome became a teacher because he loves the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of young people! He joined the Granger Faculty in 2013, after teaching for four years at West Lake Junior and two years at Brockbank Junior. He enjoys short walks on the beach, trying new food, coaching and mentoring, eating, advocating for youth, food, and personal space. He also likes tacos, dogs, movies, and good music.
Mr. Kenton Burton
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-8787
Work Email: kburton@graniteschools.org
Mr. Burton has a B. A. from the University of Utah with a composite in social studies. He taught at west lake jr. high for 20 years and has been at Granger since 2013 - 2014. Mr. Burton loves to golf and watch all sports. He loves to go on vaction ( Disneyland ). Go Lancers.
Mr. Jason Chandler
Teacher: Social Studies; Head Coach: Boys Basketball
Work Phone: (385) 646-5320
Work Email: jrchandler@graniteschools.org
Mr. Chandler has been at Granger High since 2011, first as an academic mentor and then as a teacher. He teaches US History and has a BA in History from the University of Utah (2011). He is also the Head Coach of the Boys Basketball Team. Mr. Chandler was born and raised in Utah, graduating from Brighton High School in 2006 before going up to the U.
Ms. Carolee Cluny
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-1396
Work Email: ccluny@graniteschools.org
Ms. Cluny has a BA in History, a Masters in Educational in Administration, and a Masters of Architecture all from the University of Utah. She worked as an intern architect at the architecture firm that designed Granger High School as one of their drafters. Ms. Cluny taught at Taylorsville High School and worked in Granite School District as the Social Studies Specialist. She returned to teaching, in 2013 to reach her favorite subject, American History. She loves the 11th grade students and curriculum. When Ms. Cluny has free time, she enjoys traveling the world.
Mr. Aaron Cousins
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-8890
Work Email: acousins@graniteschools.org
Mr. Cousins has been at Granger since 2006 and a teacher since the beginning of the century! In the past he has coached many sports, with his favorites being Basketball and Baseball. He now spends much of his time outside of school doing volunteer work. He loves free food, is fluent in Spanish, and enjoys driving luxury vehicles (but he doesn’t own any). He is married and has three sons and one daughter.
Ms. Jessica Dowsakul
Teacher: Social Studies
Mr. Brian Fuller
Teacher: AP Government, CE 1700 American Civilizations, Honors World Civilizations, Theatre; International Thespian Advisor, National Honor Society Advisor
Work Phone: (385) 646-8858
Work Email: bfuller@graniteschools.org
Mr. Fuller enjoys being a member of the Granger High School Faculty. Mr. Fuller served in the United States Navy and has been teaching at Granger High School since 1999. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in History with a focus in World History from the University of Utah. His specialty is in medieval afro eurasian cross cultural networks and he studied the Turkish Language. He has a Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education Degree from Southern Utah University. Mr. Fuller has been a director in the theatre program at GHS since 2001. He has produced and directed 16 musicals and over 20 plays. When he is not here working he enjoys camping, long walks in forests and on beaches, reading, shooting black powder rifles, and spending as much time as he can with his five outstanding children, his lynx point Castiel and his Catahoula, Nashoba.
Mrs. Katherine Gaskins
Teacher: AP Psychology, Introductory Psychology & Performance Sport Psychology
Work Phone: (385) 646-8859
Work Email: kgaskins@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Gaskins has been teaching in Granite School District since 1996. She spent two years at Granite Park Jr. High and then joined Granger High School staff in 1998. She has a Master’s in Education in Instructional Design from Western Governors, a BS in Psychology and a BS in History from the University of Utah, and a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from Oregon State University. She is passionate about teaching Psychology at Granger. Mrs. Gaskins enjoys sports, traveling, reading, scrapbooking, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. Go Lancers! Psychology ROCKS!
Ms. Mariah Holtz
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-1167
Work Email: maholtz@graniteschools.org
Ms. Holtz was born and raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from the University of Utah in 2013. She substitute taught for two years after graduating college and this is her third year teaching at GHS! She loves to go hiking all over Utah and travel to new places.
Mr. Terry Hughes
Teacher: French; Geography
Work Phone: (385) 646-8712
Work Email: thughes@graniteschools.org
Mr. Hughes came to Granger High in 2014. He earned his B.A. at the University of Utah in 1988. He began teaching at Jefferson Jr. High in 1990. He taught many subjects there, mostly Geography, until 2011. Along the way, he earned his M.Ed. from Lesley University in 2007. He was the School Technology Specialist at Hunter High from 2011-2014. He and his wonderful wife have three awesome sons, two fabulous daughters-in-law, and two beautiful granddaughters. Mr. Hughes loves sports, especially basketball, although injuries and gravity have slowed him down in recent years. He enjoys his moonlight job as an usher at concerts and Utah Jazz games where he has rubbed shoulders with some amazing people. He attended and worked at other nearby high schools, but now it’s all about GHS! Go Lancers!
Mr. Matthew Humphrey
Teacher: U.S. History; World Geography
Work Phone: (385) 646-1061
Work Email: mhumphrey@graniteschools.org
Mr. Humphrey enjoys teaching at Granger High. He came to Granger in 2013. Before coming to Granger he taught at Valley Junior High. He graduated from the University of Utah with two bachelor degrees: one in Spanish and the other in History. He has also earned his master’s degree from Western Governors University as well as an ESL endorsement from Weber State. He loves spending time with his family, and he speaks Spanish fluently. He also enjoys Dr. Pepper and Caramello candy bars. He also likes to bowl, fly fish, and play tennis.
Mr. Jerald Hunt
Teacher: World Civilizations, Stage Crew
Work Phone: (385) 646-1639
Work Email: jrhunt@graniteschools.org
Mr. Hunt graduated from BYU with a degree in History. He has taught here at Granger High since 2012. Mr. Hunt loves working in technical theater where some of his favorite projects have been the sets for Billy Budd, Noises Off, and Urinetown. When not in the auditorium or studying history he enjoys running half marathons, hiking in national parks, and snowboarding the snowy slopes nearby. He loves to travel and in addition to seeing many different countries already he has a long bucket list of places to travel with his wife and three kids.
Mr. Richard Keyes
Teacher: Social Studies
Work Phone: (385) 646-0213
Work Email: rskeyes@graniteschools.org
Mr. Keyes is a graduate of Taylorsville High School and Weber State University, and has been teaching since 2014. Mr. Keyes is married and has two wonderful boys (one in High School and one graduated from High School). He enjoys spending time with his family, reading for fun, riding horses, and loves watching movies. He is passionate about teaching and is thrilled to teach at Granger.
Mr. John McNeill
Teacher: World History; US History
Work Phone: (385) 646-9252
Work Email: Jrmcneill@graniteschools.org
Mr. McNeill completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Utah. His undergrad major was History and his masters is in Education, Culture & Society. At the University of Utah, Mr. McNeill did four years of Marching Band and Pep Band. With the marching band, he played in President Obama’s inaugural parade.
Mrs. Nicolle Robinson
Teacher: US Government and Citizenship, and AP Art History; Social Studies Department Chair
Work Phone: (385) 646-8877
Work Email: nrobinson@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Robinson is a graduate of the University of Utah with degrees in history and anthropology. She attended Granite School District Schools and is proud to be a part of the West Valley community. She has been teaching with Granite School District since 1997. Her hobbies include hiking, soccer, reading, and photography. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, family, friends and her Jack Russell Terrier, Gus, and her West Highland Terrier Chloe.
Mr. Bryan Young
Teacher: World Civilizations, U.S. Government and Citizenship; Head Coach: Swim Team
Work Phone: (385) 646-8037
Work Email: bjyoung@graniteschools.org
Mr. Young went to school at Syracuse University, NY and earned a dual Bachelors Degree in Newspaper Journalism and Political Science, with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. Upon graduating, he changed his career path and earned his Masters Degree in Secondary Education at the University of New Haven, CT. After graduating, Mr. Young moved to Houston, TX in 2013 where he taught for 3 years as part of Teach for America. In between his time in Houston, Mr. Young, spent a year living and teaching in the small African country of Lesotho with his wife. In addition to teaching, Mr. Young spends his time running, hiking, skiing, camping and competing in triathlons. He is very excited to call Utah, Salt Lake City and Granger High School his home!