Paul Brennan
US History, Utah Studies, Civics
Utah HIstory, 20th Century, World Geography, GovernmentBio
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts, University of Utah
- Major: United States History and Russian History
- Minor: Chemistry
- Competed professionally as a marathon runner for Nike International 1991 to 1993.
- Educator since: 1987
- Jefferson since: 1987
- Mr. Brennan has been at Jefferson since the second year it was opened. During that time he has influenced so many students in the classroom and on the track. Jefferson has won several division and district championships in Cross Country and Track with Mr. Brennan as coach.
Brad Gibson
History
- 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
Mamie Kynaston
History
- 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!
Emily Olaya
Science, History
- Degrees:
- Bachelors: Elementary Education - BYU
- Masters: Elementary Education - SUU
- Jefferson since: 2021
- Favorite Food: Anything International
- Hobbies: Crafting, sewing, music (violin, piano, sing), 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
Eric Taylor
History
- 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