Language Arts

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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

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Bio

Degrees:
- Masters of Arts in Teaching English - Westminster College
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Creative Writing Emphasis - U of U
Jefferson since: 2016
Favorite Food: Macaroni and Cheese, Apple Pie
Hobbies: Gardening, Jogging/Cycling, Social Dancing, Cooking, Thrift/Antique shopping and learning to sew.
Favorite Quote: "You have to be able to write bad things to be able to write good things.... You have to write a lot in order to finally find your voice." - Ziwe Fumudoh

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Hunter Clapsadl

English 6, Reading

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Degrees:
- Elementary Education - U of U
- Currently attending Westminster
Jefferson since: 2021
Favorite Food: Pho from Pho Tay Ho in S. Salt Lake
Hobbies: Rocking climbing, reading, cooking, watching movies and travel
Favorite Quote: " I believe that each person is more than the worst thing they've ever done. " -Bryan Stevenson.

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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
Jefferson since: 2021
Favorite Food: Mexican food without sour cream and guacamole
Hobbies: Rollerblading, fishing, biking, dancing and singing.
Favorite Quote: "If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow." -Beyoncé Knowles
Little known fact: Ms. Frazier does not eat dairy products.

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Julie Leith

English

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Amanda Lopez-Tibbs

English 7

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Education
- Bachelors in English Secondary Education from University of Utah
Jefferson since: 2019
Favorite Food: Korean/Pho
Hobbies: Reading, going on walks and watching Netflix
Favorite Quote: "If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals." -Harry Potter

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Marissa Neeley

English

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Degrees:
- Bachelors: Social Studies and ELA - USU
Jefferson since: 2020
Favorite Food: Mexican and Breakfast food
Hobbies: Sleeping, movies, theatre, travel and spending time with people
Favorite Quote: "The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows." - Sydney J. Harris

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Bethany Nielsen

English

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Degrees:
- Bachelors: English Degree - USU
- Masters of Education - U of U
- SUU
Jefferson since: 2020
Hobbies: Reading, rock climbing, cooking and traveling
Favorite Quote: "There's no person in the world like you and I like you just the way you are." - Mr. Rogers

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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: 2013
Jefferson since: 2020
Favorite Food: Tacos!
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, spending time with family and friends
Favorite Quote: "We are, as a species, addicted to story., Even when the body goes to sleep, the mind stay up all night, telling itself stories."

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June Wilson-Wright

English 7-8 Special Education

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Education:
- Bachelor of Education – 1995 from University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Master of Education – 1999 from University of Hawaii at Manoa
Jefferson since: 2005
Favorite Food: Polynesian food, Italian food and open to any food item.
Hobbies: Volleyball, reading and anything in the great outdoors
Favorite Quote: "We will get through this."

School buildings closed for today

March 18, 2020

All Granite School buildings will be completely closed today due to the earthquake. It is anticipated that food and Chromeboook distribution services will resume as normal tomorrow.

Check here for updates. Stay home. Stay safe.

School Dismissal March 16-27th

March 16, 2020

School has been dismissed from March 16-March 27th. We are committed to keeping your students safe and to disrupt their education as little as possible. Here is some important information:

COMING TO THE BUILDING:

-All access to the building will be through the west side of the building.

-Retrieving student items from the building: The building will be open from 7:30am-3:30pm Mon-Wed, March 16-18 to retrieve items. Students will be asked to spend as little time in the school as possible.

–Turning in hard copy assignments: Students can drop hard copy assignments off to teachers at the building.

–Breakfast and Lunch: Breakfast will be served from 8am-9am and lunch from 11:30am-1pm. All food will be “Grab and Go” which means students will come in the west side doors, get their food, give their number to the lunch worker, and exit the building. Students cannot eat in the building.

DISTANT LEARNING:

–Chromebook Check-Out Procedure: Chromebooks will be made available Wednesday morning to those students who do not have the technology necessary to complete school work at home. More details to come on that.

–Free Internet Access: Comcast is offering 2 months of free internet access to families who qualify. https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19

Access Online Learning through CANVAS: All teachers will be giving assignments through Canvas. Students can access this through the Granite School District Portal.

We will continue to update you as we receive information.

Thomas Jefferson Junior Administration

Frozen Jr.

March 11, 2020

Thomas Jefferson Junior proudly presents “Frozen Jr” March 10-13th at 7pm. Tickets are $5.oo and can be purchased online through our webstore or in person. If purchasing online, you must know your student’s school number.