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Thomas Jefferson Jr. High

Thomas Jefferson Jr. High

5850 South 5600 West, Kearns UT 84118

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Clark Abraham

French

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  • Degrees:
    • French, Secondary - USU
    • M. Ed. Western Governors
  • Educator since: 2013
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Ryan Allen

Journeyman Custodian

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Shaun Anderson

Health and PE

Health
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Amy Arias

English, Study Skills, Supervised Studies

Self-Contained
Work Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Associates degree in History from Ricks College in 1993
  • Bachelor’s degree in History and Special Education from Utah State University in 1996
  • Educator since: 1996
  • Jefferson since: 1996
  • Mrs. Arias teaches English Language Arts with a specialty helping students with more needed services in academic learning or in emotional disabilities. Mrs. Arias has special proficiency in helping students make more than one year gain in language arts.
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Holly Bahr

Lunch Worker

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Chezarae Beaty

Math, Reading

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  • Degrees:
    • Music Ed. - U of U
  • Educator since: 2016
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Paul Brennan

US History, Utah Studies, Civics

Utah HIstory, 20th Century, World Geography, Government
Work Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts, University of Utah
  • Major: United States History and Russian History
  • Minor: Chemistry
  • Competed professionally as a marathon runner for Nike International 1991 to 1993.
  • Educator since: 1987
  • Jefferson since: 1987
  • Mr. Brennan has been at Jefferson since the second year it was opened. During that time he has influenced so many students in the classroom and on the track. Jefferson has won several division and district championships in Cross Country and Track with Mr. Brennan as coach.
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Katrina Brighton

College and Career Awareness, FACS Sewing and Teen Living

Teen Living/Lifeskills/CTE
Work Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Degrees:
    • Bachelor of Science Utah State University
    • Master of Science Utah State University
  • Educator since: 1996
  • Jefferson since: 2001
  • Mrs. Brighton has been a FACS and Business teacher for many years and has also had the opportunity to have her own children as students at Jefferson, which has given her great insight into the perspective of students and parents that has helped her in her career.
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Courtney Brueckner

English 7, English 8, English GT

Work Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Degrees:
    • Masters of Arts in Teaching English - Westminster College
    • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Creative Writing Emphasis - U of U
  • Educator since: 2014
  • Jefferson since: 2016
  • Ms. Brueckner has been at Horizonte in the Salt Lake School District for the past two years teaching Adult ESOL classes and coordinating the Youth Alternative Language program. Ms. Brueckner has also worked for the Salt Lake City Public Library for seven years.
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Janie Canals

Counselor – 6th Grade

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors: Psychology - U of U
    • Masters: School Counseling - USU
  • Educator since: 2011
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Elsa Cavazos

Special Education

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  • Degrees:
    • Special Education Mild/Moderate - U of U
  • Educator since: 2021
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Hunter Clapsadl

English 6, Reading

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  • Degrees:
    • Elementary Education - U of U
  • Educator since: 2019
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Kathy Conley

Principal’s Secretary

Work Phone: 385-646-3450workWork Email: INTERNET
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Debby Conner

SPED Paraprofessional

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Mary Dennis

School Psychologist

Work Email: INTERNET
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Adam Erickson

College and Career Awareness, Digital Literacy

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Degrees:
    • Masters of Business Administration - University of Phoenix, 2003
    • Bachelor of Science in Economics -  University of Utah,1994
  • Educator since: 2016
  • Jefferson since: 2018
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Amy Fishler

Assistant Principal

Work Phone: 385-646-3452workWork Email: INTERNET
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Yolanda Frazier

English 6, ESL

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors: Elementary Education K-8 - Idaho State University
    • Masters: MAED Counseling, Admin - U of Phoenix
  • Educator since: 1994
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Sione Fuapau

Special Education

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  • Degree: Bachelors - California State University / Sacramento
  • Educator since:
  • Jefferson Since: 2021
 
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Mrs. Jenna Gardner

Counselor

Work Email: INTERNET
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Brad Gibson

Math 7

Work Email: INTERNET
Bio: Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Utah State University (2000) Master of Science - Computer Information Systems - University of Phoenix (2003) Educator since: 2001 Jefferson since: 2018 Mr. Gibson taught 6th and 7th Grade math at Spanish Fork Middle School for six years. After that, Mr. Gibson taught 6th Grade at Art City Elementary in Springville, Utah for 11 years and then taught 7th Grade Math at Spanish Fork Junior High School for one year before coming to Jefferson.
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Krista Gillson

Art

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Sarah Guyer

Finance Secretary

Home Phone: 385-646-3451homeWork Email: INTERNET
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Daniel Harnsberger

Assistant Principal

Work Phone: 385-646-3453workWork Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Bachelor of Arts – History Major & English Minor – University of Oregon (2005)
  • Masters - Secondary Education – University of Oregon (2006)
  • Doctorate - Leadership and Policy - University of Utah (2020)
  • Educator since: 2006
  • Jefferson since: 2022
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Anna Heath

Science

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Colleges attended: Utah Valley University, Westminster College
  • Degrees:
    • AA Culinary Arts
    • AS University Studies
    • BS Biology
  • Educator since: 2019
  • Jefferson Since: 2019
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Wendy Hill

Aide

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Brad Holscher

Science

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  • University of Utah, Bachelor’s Degree
  • Indiana State University, Bachelor’s Degree
  • Educator since:
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Rod Horton

Principal

Work Phone: 385-646-5194workWork Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Bachelor of Science-Major: Health: Minor: Spanish-University of Utah-1994
  • Masters in Curriculum and Instruction-University of Phoenix-2000
  • Administrative Certificate-University of Utah-2004
  • Educator Since – 1994
  • Jefferson Since – 2018
  • Mr. Horton taught Spanish for 11 years at Skyline high school. He also coached the water polo and swim team there for 12 years. He was an Assistant Principal at Taylorsville High and Granger High for 6 years. He then became the principal at Eisenhower Junior and then Bennion Junior for 6 years.
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Christianna Hoyt

Math, History

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  • Education:
    • Elementary Education - U of U
  • Educator since:
  • Jefferson Since: 2021
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Brian Jacketta

Mathematics

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Degrees:
    • B.S. in Mathematics from University of Utah,
    • M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University (Orange, CA)
  • Educator since: 2004
  • Jefferson Since: 2019
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Jamie Jensen

Counselor: 7th Grade

Work Phone: 385-646-5196workWork Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Degree Bachelor of Science Utah State University 1990
  • Major: Psychology
  • Minor: History
  • Master of Science Utah State University 1992 School Counseling Educator
  • Since: 1990
  • Jefferson Since: 1992
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Sunhee Khang

SPED Paraprofessional

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Kristal King

Counselor’s Secretary

Work Phone: 385-646-5196workWork Email: INTERNET
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Mrs. Jillian Knox

Social Studies, ESL

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors of History & Special Education - SUU
  • Educator since: 2020
  • Jefferson since: 2020
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Mamie Kynaston

History

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors of History - BYU
    • Teaching - U of U
    • Salt Lake Community College
  • Educator since: 2015
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Chelsie Lewis

FACS

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors of Family Consumer Science - BYU
  • Educator since: 2017
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Amanda Lopez-Tibbs

English 7

English
Work Email: INTERNET
  • Bachelors in English Secondary Education from University of Utah
  • Educator since: 2019
  • Jefferson since: 2019
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Danielle Malmberg

Dance

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors: Modern Dance - U of U
  • Educator since: 2015
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Alayna Moore

Para

Work Email: INTERNET
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Sydnee Moser Price

Mathematics

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary and Math Education from Southern Utah University
  • Master's from Southern Utah University
  • Educator since: 2019
  • Jefferson since: 2019
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Maria Namelka

Spanish

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors: UNISON—MEXICO, School of Law, Bachelor’s Degree
    • Masters: University of New Mexico, Master’s Degree
  • Educator since:
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Marissa Neeley

English

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors: Social Studies and ELA - USU
  • Educator since: 2020
  • Jefferson since: 2020
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Bethany Nielsen

English

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors: English Degree - USU
    • Masters of Education - U of U
  • Educator since: 2011
  • Jefferson since: 2020
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Samuel Noyce

Band, Orchestra, Choir

Work Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Bachelors degree in French and Music from the University of Utah
  • Study abroad in France
  • Educator since: 2016
  • Jefferson since: 2017
  • In 2015 Jefferson became a French Dual Immersion school.
In addition to teaching French at Jefferson Jr. High, Sam Noyce teaches adult education courses at East High, and has taught courses for summer camps such as the University of Utah’s TRIO Upward Bound program. Before coming to Jefferson, he taught at American Preparatory Academy and worked for three years as a substitute teacher for Granite and Canyons School Districts, specializing in French Dual Immersion and Music classes. Mr. Noyce obtained a BA in French and a BMU in Music Education from the University of Utah. During his time as a U of U student, he spent two years living in France and later returned to study for a semester in Paris. In his free time, he enjoys playing the clarinet, traveling, playing with Legos, and having adventures with his wife and children.
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Christina Ogrin

P.E.

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  • Degrees:
    • Exercise as part of Science - U of U
    • Sport Pedagogy - U of U, SpEd PE-U
  • Educator since: 2008
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Emily Olaya

Science, Math

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors: Elementary Education - BYU
    • Masters: Elementary Education - SUU
  • Educator since: 2004
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Jacki Peercy

School Registrar

Work Phone: 385-646-5196workWork Email: INTERNET
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Anne Marie Pia-Nielson

Math

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Degrees:
    • Elementary Education Level 2 Math - USU
  • Educator since: 2014
  • Jefferson since: 2020
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Mark Pierce

PE, Athletic Director

Work Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Degree Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Exercise and Sports Science, PE - University of Utah
  • Educator Since: 1979
  • Jefferson Since: 2013
  • Mr. Pierce was an All-American defensive back for the University of Utah football team. After graduating from college Mr. Pierce began teaching high school along with being the head football coach at Bear River High and Viewmont High before moving to the coaching staff at the University of Utah. After finishing coaching Mr. Pierce returned to teaching PE at Centerville Jr. High where he taught for many years before coming to Jefferson with his experience and love of teaching at the middle school level.
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Mike Prettyman

SRO – School Resource Officer

Work Email: INTERNET
Unified Police Department
  • Officer since 1996
  • At Jefferson since 2017
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Michelle Reed

Library Media Educational Technology Specialist

Work Phone: 385-646-3464workWork Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Degree Bachelor of Science – Utah State University
  • Jefferson Since – 2015
  • Before coming to Jefferson Mrs. Reed held a similar position of coordinating technology, fixing problems, and training teachers on technology at Armstrong STEM Academy. Mrs. Reed has been a LEGO League coach at previous schools and has brought that program to Jefferson. During her time here at Jefferson Mrs. Reed has worked hard to make the Library an enthusiastic and welcoming learning center.
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Douglas Roberts

Drama, Theatre, Stage Production and Technology

Work Email: INTERNETWebsite: To audition for musical theatre & intermediate theatre classes, click on this link and type in the code: ige4sib
Bio "It wasn't until I was in college that I really started doing theatre.  I'm so thankful to the friends that invited me to try it out."
  • Arizona State University, BFA - Theatre in Education, with emphasis in stage techology
  • Lesley University, MA - Technology in Education
  • Educator since: 1993
  • Jefferson since: 2013
  • While attending Arizona State, Mr. Roberts received the "Excellence in Education" award and felt he found what he loved to do the most.  After teaching high school theatre in Texas for two years and 13 years of high school theatre in Colorado, he moved to Utah and taught at two different schools in the Jordan district before coming to Granite and Jefferson.  Mr. Roberts has continued a great tradition of theatre at Jefferson adding his own strengths to make the program and productions even stronger.  Mr. Roberts coordinates the stage crew for all assemblies and performances, directs the school musical and with his students (and some parent volunteers), designs and creates all of the sets used.
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Kayla Rowberry

English 8, Honors

Work Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts in English-Ashford University
  • Educator since: 2018
  • Jefferson Since: 2018
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Sherrie Sanchez

Social Worker

Work Email: INTERNET

Bio

  • Bachelors of Arts - Westminster College 1997

  • Masters of Social Work - University of Utah 1999

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2002

  • Adjunct Professor at University of Utah Since 2010, mentoring MSW students entering the field of social work

  • Educator with Granite School District since 2003

  • Jefferson Since 2018

  • Mrs. Sanchez has been working with children since 1995. She has been with Granite School District as a school social worker since 2003. She has been at 7 schools and serves as facilitator for the Social Work Advisory Committee within Granite. Mrs. Sanchez is a strong believer in PBIS in our schools and is an advocate for all students and families.

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Kiersten Smith

Resource

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Education:
    • BYU Special Education degree
    • University of Phoenix  Elementary Education degree
    • Weber State University ESL Endorsement
  • Educator since: 2005
  • Jefferson Since: 2019
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Pamela Tafili

Science

Work Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Degrees: Science
  • Educator since: 2011
  • Jefferson since: 2016
  • Ms. Tafili worked for years with the Navy working with her physics degree. After working with her kids beginning their own schooling Mrs. Tafili chose to become a science teacher. Before teaching at Jefferson, Ms. Tafili taught at Midvale Middle and Butler Middle school.
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Eric Taylor

History

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  • Degrees:
    • Interdisciplinary Studies - WGU
  • Educator since: 2014
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Shalane Tobler

Special Education

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelor: Salish Kootenai College
    • Masters: WGU
  • Educator since: 2010
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Sharon Viall

Media Aide

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Lauren Wilder

English

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors: English & Sec Ed – Westminster
    • Masters of English – U of Nevada, Reno
  • Educator since: 2015
  • Jefferson since: 2020
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June Wilson-Wright

English 7-8 Special Education

Work Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Bachelor of Education – 1995 from University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • Master of Education – 1999 from University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • Majors – Curriculum and Instructions
  • Minor – Special Education
  • Endorsements: ESL , Numeracy, SIOP, (currently Administrative License)
  • Educator since: 2005
  • Jefferson since: 2005
  • In addition to teaching math, Mrs. Wilson-Wright is very involved in extracurricular activities coaching volleyball and basketball and serving as the MESA advisor. Mrs. Wilson-Wright also holds an administrative license and has expertise and experience with school community engagement.

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