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Thomas Jefferson Jr. High

5850 South 5600 West, Kearns UT 84118

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Janie Canals

Counselor 6th Grade

Home Phone: 385-646-5196homeWork Email: INTERNET
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  • Bachelors: Psychology - U of U
  • Masters: School Counseling - USU
  • Educator since: 2011
  • Jefferson since: 2021
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Stephen Craker

Psychologist

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Mary Dennis

School Psychologist

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Jenna Gardner

Counselor 8th Grade

Home Phone: 385-646-5196homeWork Email: INTERNET
Bio
  • Degree Bachelor of Arts Westminster College 2002
  • Major: Elementary Education
  • Minor: History
  • Master of Education in Psychology 2020
  • Educator since: 2002
  • Jefferson Since: 2020
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Michel Gilles-Henri

Social Development Specialist

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Sasha Harmstead

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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
  • Educator Since: 1990
  • Jefferson Since: 1992
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Kristal King

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Noel Lee

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Tasha Moors

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Michelle Reed

Library Media Educational Technology Specialist

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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.
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Thomas Jefferson Jr. High
5850 South 5600 West,
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Kearns, UT 84118
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