Clark Abraham
French
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- Degrees:
- French, Secondary - USU
- M. Ed. Western Governors
- Educator since: 2013
- Jefferson since: 2021
Ryan Allen
Journeyman Custodian
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Amy Arias
English, Study Skills, Supervised Studies
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- 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.
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
Michael Biesinger
Science
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- Degrees:
- Bachelors - University of Utah
- Educator since: 2013
- Jefferson since: 2021
Jenacee Booth
Science
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- Degrees:
- Zoology- Weber State
- Educator since: 2019
- Jefferson since: 2019
Paul Brennan
US History, Utah Studies, Civics
Utah HIstory, 20th Century, World Geography, GovernmentWork Email:
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.
Katrina Brighton
College and Career Awareness, FACS Sewing and Teen Living
Teen Living/Lifeskills/CTEWork Email:
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.
Courtney Brueckner
English 7, English 8, English GT
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- 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.
Eric Burton
Health and PE
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Bio
- Bachelor degree in Health - University of Utah
- Master degree in Educational Administration - 2016
- Educator since: 2013
- Jefferson since: 2013
- Mr. Burton began his teaching at Jefferson and has taught Health and PE. In addition to teaching, Mr. Burton has coached basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Mr. Burton has also interned as a Dean of Student as he pursued an admin license and is currently an Instructional Coach along with teaching Health.
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
Kip Carlsen
Assistant Principal
Work Phone: 385-646-5194Work Email:
Bio
- Bachelor of Arts – Spanish Education – Utah Valley University (2010)
- Master of Education – Educational Leadership – Brigham Young University (2015)
- Educator since: 2010
- Jefferson since: 2018
- Mr. Carlsen taught Spanish at South Hills Middle in Jordan School District for four years. He then moved to Canyons School District as an Assistant Principal intern at Brighton High for one year. After that he spent three years as an Assistant Principal at Midvale Middle before coming to Jefferson Jr.
Elsa Cavazos
Special Education
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- Degrees:
- Special Education Mild/Moderate - U of U
- Educator since: 2021
- Jefferson since: 2021
Hunter Clapsadl
English 6, Reading
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- Degrees:
- Elementary Education - U of U
- Educator since: 2019
- Jefferson since: 2021
Debby Conner
SPED Paraprofessional
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Mary Dennis
School Psychologist
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Adam Erickson
College and Career Awareness, Digital Literacy
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- Degrees:
- Masters of Business Administration - University of Phoenix, 2003
- Bachelor of Science in Economics - University of Utah,1994
- Educator since: 2016
- Jefferson since: 2018
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
Sione Fuapau
Special Education
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- Degree: Bachelors - California State University / Sacramento
- Educator since:
- Jefferson Since: 2021
Mrs. Jenna Gardner
Counselor
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Brad Gibson
Math 7
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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.
Krista Gillson
Art
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Sarah Guyer
Finance Secretary
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Anna Heath
Science
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- Colleges attended: Utah Valley University, Westminster College
- Degrees:
- AA Culinary Arts
- AS University Studies
- BS Biology
- Educator since: 2019
- Jefferson Since: 2019
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
Rod Horton
Principal
Work Phone: 385-646-5194Work Email:
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.
Brian Jacketta
Mathematics
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- 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
Jamie Jensen
Counselor: 7th Grade
Work Phone: 385-646-5196Work Email:
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
Sunhee Khang
SPED Paraprofessional
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Kristal King
Counselor’s Secretary
Work Phone: 385-646-5196Work Email:
Mrs. Jillian Knox
Social Studies, ESL
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- Degrees:
- Bachelors of History & Special Education - SUU
- Educator since: 2020
- Jefferson since: 2020
Chelsie Lewis
FACS
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- Degrees:
- Bachelors of Family Consumer Science - BYU
- Educator since: 2017
- Jefferson since: 2021
Amanda Lopez-Tibbs
English 7
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- Bachelors in English Secondary Education from University of Utah
- Educator since: 2019
- Jefferson since: 2019
Danielle Malmberg
Dance
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- Degrees:
- Bachelors: Modern Dance - U of U
- Educator since: 2015
- Jefferson since: 2021
Alayna Moore
Para
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Sydnee Moser
Mathematics
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- 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
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
Marissa Neeley
English
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- Degrees:
- Bachelors: Social Studies and ELA - USU
- Educator since: 2020
- Jefferson since: 2020
Bethany Nielsen
English
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- Degrees:
- Bachelors: English Degree - USU
- Masters of Education - U of U
- Educator since: 2011
- Jefferson since: 2020
Samuel Noyce
Band, Orchestra, Choir
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- 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.
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
Emily Olaya
Science, Math
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- Degrees:
- Bachelors: Elementary Education - BYU
- Masters: Elementary Education - SUU
- Educator since: 2004
- Jefferson since: 2021
Jay Pease
Math
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- Degrees:
- Bachelors: Math - Weber State
- Educator since:
- Jefferson since: 2020
Jacki Peercy
School Registrar
Work Phone: 385-646-5196Work Email:
Anne Marie Pia-Nielson
Math
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- Degrees:
- Elementary Education Level 2 Math - USU
- Educator since: 2014
- Jefferson since: 2020
Mark Pierce
PE, Athletic Director
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- 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.
Mike Prettyman
SRO – School Resource Officer
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Unified Police Department
- Officer since 1996
- At Jefferson since 2017
Michelle Reed
Library Media Educational Technology Specialist
Work Phone: 385-646-3464Work Email:
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- 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.
Douglas Roberts
Drama, Theatre, Stage Production and Technology
Work Email: Website: To audition for musical theatre & intermediate theatre classes, click on this link and type in the code: ige4sib
Website: To audition for musical theatre & intermediate theatre classes, click on this link and type in the code: ige4sibBio "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.
Kayla Rowberry
English 8, Honors
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- Degree: Bachelor of Arts in English-Ashford University
- Educator since: 2018
- Jefferson Since: 2018
Sherrie Sanchez
Social Worker
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Bachelors of Arts - Westminster College 1997
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Masters of Social Work - University of Utah 1999
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2002
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Adjunct Professor at University of Utah Since 2010, mentoring MSW students entering the field of social work
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Educator with Granite School District since 2003
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Jefferson Since 2018
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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.
Kiersten Smith
Resource
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- Education:
- BYU Special Education degree
- University of Phoenix Elementary Education degree
- Weber State University ESL Endorsement
- Educator since: 2005
- Jefferson Since: 2019
Pamela Tafili
Science
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- 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.
Shalane Tobler
Special Education
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- Degrees:
- Bachelor: Salish Kootenai College
- Masters: WGU
- Educator since: 2010
- Jefferson since: 2021
Sharon Viall
Media Aide
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Lauren Wilder
English
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- Degrees:
- Bachelors: English & Sec Ed – Westminster
- Masters of English – U of Nevada, Reno
- Educator since: 2015
- Jefferson since: 2020
June Wilson-Wright
English 7-8 Special Education
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- 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.
Kathie Woodruff
Principal’s Secretary
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