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Thomas Jefferson Jr. High

Thomas Jefferson Jr. High

5850 South 5600 West, Kearns UT 84118

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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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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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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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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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Amanda Lopez-Tibbs

English 7

English
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  • Bachelors in English Secondary Education from University of Utah
  • Educator since: 2019
  • Jefferson since: 2019
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Marissa Neeley

English

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

English

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors: English Degree - USU
    • Masters of Education - U of U
  • Educator since: 2011
  • Jefferson since: 2020
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Kayla Rowberry

English 8, Honors

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  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts in English-Ashford University
  • Educator since: 2018
  • Jefferson Since: 2018
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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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Jefferson Jr. High presents:

  • MARCH 8-11!  
  • 7:00 P.M.  
  • $5 per ticket

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