Matheson Junior High

3650 Montclair St., Magna, UT 84044

Alphabetical List

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Mr. Kamaal Ahmad

Special Education – ED Unit

Education:
  • Bachelor of Philosophy – University of Kentucky
Endorsements:
  • Special Education
Additional Duties
  • Leadership Team
  • AVID
Additional Duties:
  • Boys Basketball Head Coach
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Mr. Steve Anderson

Science 7, Science 8 and Science 8 Honors

Science
Education:
  • Geography – University of Nevada, Reno
Endorsements:
  • Geography
  • Earth Science
  • Middle Level Science
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Mr. Andrew Anthony

English Language Arts – 8th Grade

English
Education:
  • Educational Counseling – University of Phoenix
  • Spanish - University of Utah
Endorsements:
  • Spanish
  • English
  • English as a Second Language
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Ms. Andrea Bennett

English 8 and English 8 Honors

English
Education:
  • English Education – Utah Valley University
Endorsements:
  • English
  • History
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Mr. Kyle Blanchard

CCA Business, Digital Literacy

CTE
Education:
  • Masters Of Teaching – Westminster College
  • Business Administration – Carroll College
Endorsements:
  • Business and Marketing Core
Additional Duties:
  • Girls Basketball Head Coach
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Mr. Thomas Boynton

8th Grade Science

Science
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Mr. Richard Brecht

Physcial Education 7th and 8th Grade, Reading

Physical Education and Health
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Mr. Bobby Brown

Band and Jazz Concert, Percussion and Percussion Ensemble

Fine Arts
Education:
  • Music Education (Instrumental Music Emphasis) – University of Utah
Endorsements:
  • Music K-12

Mr. Conrad Brown

Custodian

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Ms. Meredith Brown

Reading and Math – Special Education

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Ms. Kris Buck

Math – Special Education

Education:
  • Special Education – University of Tennessee
Endorsements:
  • Special Education
  • Math
  • Hearing Impaired
Additional Duties:
  • PBIS Committee
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Ms. Cady

Associate Custodian

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Ms. Diane Castro

Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish Speakers 1 & Spanish Speakers 2

World Languages

Department Chair

Education:
  • Spanish Teaching with Italian Minor – University of Utah
Endorsements:
  • Spanish
  • Educational Technology
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Ms. Gabby Castro

Cafeteria

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Ms. Misty Christensen

Cafeteria Manager

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Ms. Diane Coles

Nutrition Services

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Ms. Jessika Cooper

GEARUP Grant Coordinator

Education:
  • Psychology – University of Utah
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Mr. Ryan Dangerfield

English 7

English
Education:
  • English Education - Utah Valley University
Endorsement:
  • English
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Mr. Matt Daufenbach

Developmental Reading and Fundamental Reading

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Mr. Zach Dickison

Music, Guitar, AVID

Fine Arts
Education:
  • Educational Administration – Grand Canyon University
  • Music Education – University of Utah
Endorsements:
  • Music K-12
  • AVID
Additional Duties:
  • Leadership Team
  • School Community Council
  • Music Director for Musicals
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Ms. Stephanie Doyle

7th / 8th Grade Counselor

Counseling
Education:
  • School Counseling – University of Phoenix
  • Dance Education, minor in Psychology – Brigham Young University
Endorsements:
  • Educational Technology
  • Math 2
  • English as a Second Language

Mr. Spencer Edwards

Journeyman Custodian

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Ms. Cherilyn Foster

Math 7, Math 7 Honors and Math 8

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Ms. Diane Fowler

Registrar/Attendance Counseling Secretary

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Ms. Becky Gerritsen

Special Education Aide

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Mr. Andrew Gibson

English 7 and English 8

English
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Mr. Gonzalez

Associate Custodian

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Sage Harmsen

Website: Mr. Harmsen’s Class Website
Education:
  • Spanish - University of Utah
  • Teaching Foreign Language and English as a Second Language – New York University
Endorsements:
  • Spanish
  • English As Second Language
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Dawn Hauser

Principal

Education:
  • Master of Education, Secondary Education – Utah State University
  • Bachelor of Arts - English and Reading – University of Utah
  Endorsements:
  • English
  • Reading
  • English as a Second Language
  • Gifted/Talented
  • History
  • Administration/Supervison
  Additional Certifications:
  • National Board Certification; 2004 James Madison Fellow (UT)
  Additional Duties:
  • President-elect of Granite Association of School Administrators (GASA)
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Mr. Jeff Heal

Math 7 and 8

Math
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Officer Greg Hollenbach

School Resource Officer

Granite Police Department
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Mr. Austin Howarth

Science 8

Science
Education:
  • Biology – Brigham Young University
Endorsements:
  • Science
 
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Ms. Jackson

Nutrition Services

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Ms. Jacobson

Nutrition Services

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Ms. Joann Jewell

Paraeducator

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Mr. Ben Johnson

Vice Principal

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Mr. Brian Johnson

Math 7, Math Honors 7, Math 8 and Math 8 Honors

Education:
  • Business Administration – Utah State University
Endorsements:
  • Math
  • English as a Second Language
  • Marketing
  • Business Math
  • Business Management
  • Economics
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Mr. Kariparduc

Math

Education:
  • Secondary Math – Marmara University Istanbul
Endorsements:
  • Math level 4
  • Math level 3
  • Gifted and Talented
  • English as a Second Language
  • Turkish Language Teaching
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Coach Teri Kelley

Physical Education 7th and 8th Grade

Physical Education and Health
Education:
  • Teaching the Diverse Learner – University of Phoenix
  • Kinesiology and Health – University of New Hampshire
Endorsements:
  • Earth Systems
  • Biology
  • Geography
  • U.S. History
  • Sociology
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Ms. Kathy Knotek

Cafeteria Staff

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Ms. Kathrine Kolz

English 7 and English 8

English – Department Chair
Website: Ms. Kolz’s Classroom Website

Department Chair

Education:
  • Secondary English Teaching – University of Utah
Endorsements:
  • Secondary English
  • English as a Second Language
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Ms. Debra Langi

Cafeteria Staff

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Ms. Levorsen

Nutrition Services

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Ms. Jeri Lloyd

College & Career Awareness FACS

CTE – Department Chair
 

Department Chair

    Education:
  • Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology - Capella University
  • Family Consumer Science Education - Utah State University
Endorsements:
  • CTE General
  • Family and Consumer Science
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Ms. Judith Mangum

Applied Academics

Education:
  • Master of Secondary Education – University of Phoenix
  • Bachelor of Science English Teaching – Utah State University
  • Bachelor of Science Special Education – Utah State University
Endorsements:
  • English
  • Speech
  • Special Education
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Mr. Vicente Martinez

Hourly Custodian

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Cindy McCleve

Principals Secretary

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Mr. Paul McFarlane

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Ms. Sundee McIntosh

Math 8 and Compacted 7/8

Math – Department Chair

Department Chair

  Education
  • Teaching 5- 9 -Brigham Young University
Endorsements:
  • Math
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Mr. Ryan McLelland

Math 7 and Math 8

Education:
  • Economics - University of Utah
  • Education - University of Phoenix
Endorsements:
  • Math
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Ms. Carrie Miller

English – Special Education, Reading 7 and 8

Special Education
Education:
  • Bachelor of Science – University of Utah
Endorsements:
  • Special Education
  • Reading
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Ms. Whitney Mitchell

Health and P.E.

Physical Education
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Ms. Veronica Mora-Morales

ESL Para-educator

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Mr. Morrill

Assistant Custodian

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Mr. Ofa Nau

Instructional Coach

Instruction and Curriculum
Education:
  • Master of Education – University of Utah
  • Special Education – Utah State University
  • Social Behavior – California State University

Ms. Joselyn Nelson

Family Center
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Ms. Bobbi Nielsen

Science 7 and Science 7 Honors

Department Chair

  Education:
  • Educational Counseling – University of Phoenix
  • Biology Composite – Brigham Young University
Endorsements:
  • Physical Science
  • Integrated Science
  • English as a Second Language
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Ms. Heatherlee Norman

7th Grade Counselor

Counseling
Education:
  • School Counseling – University of Phoenix
  • Public Relations – University of Idaho
Additional Duties:
  • PBIS Committee
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Mr. Jeff Norton

Digital Literacy and Creative Coding

Career and Technical Education
Website: Digital Literacy Canvas
Education:
  • Instructional Technology and Learning Science - Utah State University
  • History - University of Utah
  • Business Management - University of Phoenix
Endorsements:
  • Business and Marketing Core
  • Business and Marketing 6-8
  • Business Information Technology
  • General Financial Literacy
  • History - U.S. and World
Certifications
  • Microsoft 2016 Excel
  • Microsoft 2016 Word
  • Microsoft 2016 PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Certified Educator
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business
  • IC3 GS5 Digital Literacy
  • Microsoft Technology Associate - Introduction to HTML and CSS
  Additional Duties
  • School Webmaster
  • Lego League Coach
  • Tiger Den Adviser
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Ms. Kristy Parker

7th and 8th Science

Science
Education:
  • Biology – Southern Utah University
  • Spanish – Southern Utah University
Endorsements:
  • Biology
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Dr. Thomas Paskett

Technology and Engineering Teacher, Yearbook

CTE
Education:
  • PhD Adult Organizational Development
  • Master Of Business Administration – University of Phoenix
  • Architectural Studies– University of Utah
Endorsements:
  • Architecture and CAD Drafting Design
  • Business and Marketing Core
  • Engineering
  • Exploring Computer Science
Certifications:
  • Driver’s Education
Additional Duties :
  • Santa's Workshop (After School Woodshop)
  • Future Cities Adviser
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Mr. Geoff Penrod

Physical Education 7th and 8th Grade

Physical Education – Department Chair
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Ms. Peterson

Counseling Center Clerk

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Mr. Sean Pollock

College and Career Awareness, School Video Annoucements

CTE
Education:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree, California State University, Bakersfield
  • Business and Marketing Endorsement
  • General Financial Literacy Endorsement
Additional Certifications:
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint Certified
  • Microsoft Office Word Certified
  • IC3 GS5 Digital Literacy Certified
Additional Duties:
  • Matheson Jr. Wrestling coach
  • Gear up! Tutor
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Cesilie Rall, RN, NCSN

GSD Secondary Lead Nurse

Work Phone: 385-646-2139
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Mr. Jorge Rodriguez

Head Custodian

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Ms. Rolfe

Assistant Custodian

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Ms. Sandberg

Art Foundations and Social Dance

Fine Arts
Education:
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts – Kansas City Art Institute
Endorsements:
  • Fine Arts
  • Visual Arts
Photo of Ms. Lisa Seipert – Department Chair

Ms. Lisa Seipert – Department Chair

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Ann Shields

Financial Secretary

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Ms. Simonson

Nutrition Services

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Ms. Melanie Soledade

8th Grade Counselor

Counseling Center
Education:
  • University of Phoenix:  Educational Counseling
  • University of Phoenix:  C.P.C.I.
Additional Duties:
  • Community Council
  • Haka Coach
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Ms. Joann Stagg

Science 7 and Science 7 Honors

Education:
  • Bachelor of Education - Westminster
Endorsements:
  • Science
  • Gifted and Talented
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Ms. Stout

Librarian Assistant

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Ms. Elisha Sutton

Dance 1, Dance 2 and Social Dance

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Ms. Monica Sutton

English – Special Education

Mr. George Talaki

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Ms. Tanner

School Phychologist

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Mr. Scotty Taysom

College and Career Awareness

CTE
Education:
  • Sports Management – Southern New Hampshire University
Endorsements:
  • Business and Marketing Core
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Ms. Kjersti Thomas

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Ms. Karen Tinsley

Library and Media Specialist

Library and Media
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Ms. Ungricht

English 7 and English 7 Honors

Education:
  • Master of Education - Westminster
  • Bachelor of Science - Utah State University
Endorsements:
  • English
  • Physical Education
  • English as Second Language
  • Reading
  • Gifted and Talented
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Ms. Vallejos

Special Education

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Dr. Susan Whitenight

Stage Crew, Theatre and Introduction to Theatre

Fine Arts
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Ms. Beth Winn

BHA

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Ms. Felicia Wood

Administration