Thomas Jefferson Jr. High

5850 South 5600 West, Kearns UT 84118

Language Arts

Photo of Courtney Brueckner

Courtney Brueckner

English 7, English 8, English GT

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.
Photo of Janessa Fano

Janessa Fano

English, Specialized Education

  • Bachelor's of Science in Special Education Mild/Moderate K-12 from University of Utah
  • Educator since: 2007
  • Jefferson since: 2018
Photo of Lisa Harrison

Lisa Harrison

English 7

Bio
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, University of Northern Colorado
  • Minor: Psychology
  • ESL Endorsement
  • Educator since: 2018
  • Jefferson since: 2018
Ms. Harrison practicum taught 10th Grade American Literature and media Literacy at Union Colony Preparatory School in Greeley, Colorado. Ms. Harrison also worked as a professional tutor for students learning English as a second language for five years before coming to teach at Jefferson.
Photo of Amanda Lopez-Tibbs

Amanda Lopez-Tibbs

English 7

English
  • Bachelors in English Secondary Education from University of Utah
  • Educator since: 2019
  • Jefferson since: 2019
Photo of Kayla Rowberry

Kayla Rowberry

English 8, Honors

Bio
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts in English-Ashford University
  • Educator since: 2018
  • Jefferson Since: 2018
Photo of Allison Taft-Johnson

Allison Taft-Johnson

English 8

Bio
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts in English - Utah Valley University
  • Educator since: 2016
  • Jefferson since: 2016
Photo of June Wilson-Wright

June Wilson-Wright

English 7-8 Special Education

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.