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Thomas Jefferson Jr. High

5850 South 5600 West, Kearns UT 84118

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Brad Gibson

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Work Email: INTERNET
  • Education:
    • 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
  • Favorite Food: Mexican Food
  • Hobbies: Reading
  • Favorite Quote: "Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel." - Socrates
   
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Charles Hurd

History
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Degrees: BA -- SUU -- Political Science and French M. Ed -- USIU Fav. Foods: curry, mole, Thai, Vietnamese, Coke and Almod Joy Hobbies: birdwatching, nature, food, international films, music, and reading Quote: "The past is never dead. It's not even past." W. Faulkner
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Mrs. Jillian Knox

Social Studies, ESL

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors of History & Special Education - SUU
  • Jefferson since: 2020
  • Favorite Food: Popcorn
  • Hobbies: Travel, movies and reading
  • Favorite Quote: "Whatever you are be a good one." - Abraham Lincoln
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Mamie Kynaston

History

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors of History - BYU
    • Teaching - U of U
    • Salt Lake Community College
  • Jefferson since: 2021
  • Favorite Food: Comfort food like meat & potatoes, pasta, bread - carbs 😉
  • Hobbies: Reading, puzzles, boating and being outdoors
  • Favorite Quote: "Anytime you learn History, you add to yourself as a person.
  • Ms. Kynaston loves our Jefferson Jr. High family and the Kearns community. She thinks we are AMAZING!
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Emily Olaya

Science, History

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  • Degrees:
    • Bachelors: Elementary Education - BYU
    • Masters: Elementary Education - SUU
  • Jefferson since: 2021
  • Favorite Food: Anything International
  • Hobbies: Crafting, sewing, music (violin, piano, singing), puzzles, camping, hiking and spending time with family.
  • Favorite Quote: "If you treat an individual as he is, he will remain as he is. If you treat him as he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be." - Goethe
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Eric Taylor

History

Work Email: INTERNET
  • Degrees:
    • Interdisciplinary Studies - WGU
    • Pace University
    • Gettysburg College
  • Jefferson since: 2021
  • Favorite Food: Chile Rellenos or any Mexican food.
  • Hobbies: Music and movies
  • Favorite Quote: "Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." - Babe Ruth
  • Fun Fact: Mr. Taylor is a three-time nominee for National History Teacher of the Year.
  • Website: www.mrtaylor.win

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Kearns, UT 84118
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