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Dianne Adler

Teacher – ELA 9th, Fund

I was born and raised in Salt Lake and graduated from Highland High School. I attended Christian-Albrechts in Kiel Germany and the University of Utah. I graduated from the U with a Bachelor of Arts degree with an English major. Later I graduated again from the U with a Masters of Education degree. For the past twenty-nine years I have taught English at Evergreen Jr. High. Once it was decided that the 9th grade would move to the high school, I chose to move along with the 9th graders. My passion is my family and I love our get-togethers. After that I love to travel and have spent my summers traveling throughout the world with my favorite travel partner, my husband. I look forward to teaching English at Olympus.
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Betsy Alexanderson

Teacher – ELA 10

Website: Athletics
I teach Sophomore English, am the Head Track Coach and Assistant Cross Country Coach
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Kael Ashton

Teacher – Anatomy/Physiology, Medical Terminology, Sports Medicine | Athletic Director

Website: Athletics
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Matt Barnes

Teacher – PE. | Coach – Boy’s Golf, Boy’s Basketball

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Evan Bateman

Teacher – Band

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Amber Baumgartner

Teacher – Chemistry

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Matt Beesley

Teacher – Math 3, 1030, 1050, Dec. Mkg.

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Vicki Belnap

Teacher – Chorus, Cardio Core

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Cassidy Bone

Teacher – ELA 10 / Debate

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Brandon Burt

Teacher – Drivers Ed. Weight training, Fitness for life.

PE
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Brent Burton

Teacher – Business, Finance, Economics | Coach – Basketball

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Jamie Cardenas

Teacher – Law Enforcement

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Jason Cox

Teacher – Italian

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Jessica Coxworth

Teacher – Ceramics

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Cheryl Currey

Teacher – Math 2, AP Calc.

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Elliotte Dow

Teacher – ELA

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James Dowdle

Teacher – Japanese

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Devin Durfee

Teacher – Math Resource, Dec. Mkg., Fund., Math 2, 3

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Robin Edwards

Teacher – Theatre / Film

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Loretta Eng

Teacher – Chinese

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Chantal Esquivias

Teacher – Spanish

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Lexi Farr

Teacher – Math 2, | Coach – Cheer

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Amy Fishler

Teacher Math 1, 2

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Mark Gisseman

Teacher – Biology

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Jennifer Goodman

Teacher – Resource, English, Dir. St, Science

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John Halterman

Teacher – Environmental Science, Biology

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Danell Hathaway

Teacher – Dance

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Patrick Healey

Teacher – English, Political Science, Business

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Christine Hodgson

Teacher – Foods

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Susan Hollberg

Teacher – ELA 9th.

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Whitney Hunsaker

Teacher – Health, 9th Skills | Coach – Girls Basketball

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Emma Hymas

Teacher – Resource ELA, Life skills, Govt. Reading, Math, Science

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Parley Jacobs

Career Center / CTE Coordinator

Work Phone: (385) 646-5404
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Leslie James

Teacher – Math 3

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Kohnie Jensen

Teacher – Math 2, 3, Calc.

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Amy Jones

Teacher – ELA 11th, Pro. Read/Writing, School Success.

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Nicole Kaelin

Teacher – 9th skills, PE

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Janice Karren

Teacher – Foods, Adult Roles

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Emily Kennington

Teacher – Weight Training, Life sports, fit for life | Coach – Girl’s Volleyball

Work Phone: (385) 646-1078
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Lenae Kosakowski

Teacher – Biology

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Mike Kraniski

Teacher – Spanish 4, 5, AP. DLI, CE 3117

Website: NHS (National Honors Society) Website: Spanish Honor Society Website: 9th Grade Spanish Honor Society
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Michael Kushlan

Teacher – Math 3, Statistics

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Edie Leavenworth

Teacher – Graphics

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Jessie Lund (Barrow)

Teacher – Math 1, 2

Jessie Lund is new to Olympus High but has been teaching high school math for seven years. She has a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a master's degree in in Mathematics Teaching from the University of Utah (go Utes). She loves her job and thinks that teaching math to high schoolers is just about the best way to spend a day. In her spare time, she loves seeing live music, traveling, going to the movies, hiking, biking, and hanging out with her dogs Daniel and Benjamin.
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Michael Martin

Teacher – Physics, Astronomy

“Mr. Martin has been teaching Science at Olympus for more than a decade. He teaches Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy, as well as ACT Prep, because why not? He has a B.S. in Chemistry and a M.S. in Physics Teaching from the University of Utah; he has also studied at BYU and Weber State. He is originally from northern Colorado; he came to Utah for school and never left. He enjoys American football, progressive rock, and the philosophical stylings of Douglas Adams.”
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Michelle McCowan

Teacher – Art

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Tim McMurray

Teacher – Orchestra

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Carrie Miller

Teacher – ELA, Biology, Math.

I have a degree is Natural Resource Management from the University of Utah.  I spent 7 years trapping, hiking and climbing trees for the Forest Service as a Wildlife Biologist to band hawks and our team was able to get one off of the Endangered Species List.   I broke my neck, so the next logical step was to of course teach.  Oddly, teenagers are a lot like wildlife.  I have a SPED and ESL Endorsement and have taught with Granite for 17 years.  I am very excited to be working at Olympus.
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Kirk H. Miller

Teacher – Photography, Video Production, TV Broadcasting

Website: OlyTV
In 2012, Mr. Miller received a BFA in Art Teaching and a Minor in Arts Technology from the University of Utah. He earned a Masters in Learning & Technology from Western Governors University in 2019. He started teaching at Olympus High School right after graduating from the U, teaching drawing and film making. He now teaches Photography, Video Production and TV Broadcast. His teaching is fueled by his years of hands-on experience in the digital industry. Watch the TV Broadcast crew's latest live productions at OlyTV.com.
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Celest Montag

Teacher – Math 2, 3, ACT Prep

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Brent Mortensen

Teacher – ASL

Website: My school website
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Holly Murray

Teacher – FACS, Childcare

Website: Titan Tot Website Website: Pinterest Website: Facebook – FACS Website: Facebook – FCCLA Website: Instagram (Private Account)
Mrs. Murray was first introduced into the world of Education at Highland High School in her ECE Class. She studied Child and Human Development at the University of Utah and earned a Bachelor's in Family Studies. Her passion for Early Childhood Education, combined with a love for the Culinary Arts, Design, and Child Development led Holly to eventually earn her Master's in Secondary Education, during which she taught at Salt Lake Head Start. She is coming from Copper Mountain Middle School. Mrs. Murray will be teaching Early Childhood, Culinary Arts, Interior Design, and Sewing at Olympus High. Mrs. Murray also is the FCCLA advisor at Olympus High. It's going to be a great year!
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Chris Nielsen

Teacher – Auto 1, 2, 3, 1010

Work Phone: (385) 646-1700
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Stacey Oppermann

Teacher – ELA10, Reading Fund. SBO

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Jeremy Petersen

Teacher – Art, AP, CCE

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Monica Rowe

Teacher – ELA 12, 1010, 2010 CE.

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Alex Schaefer

Teacher – Physics

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Zachary Searle

Teacher – ELA 9, ELA 11, Creative Writing

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Ashley Shaw

Teacher Coach

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Keith Smedberg

Teacher – Library Media

Work Phone: (385) 646-8159 Website: TheOlyCenter
Mr. Smedberg loves teaching (and summers!) He taught for 2 years in Chicago then moved "out west." He taught Science for 17 years before getting into the technology craze, then did a stint at an elementary school, got a Masters degree and a Library endorsement and is now The Librarian here at Olympus. Teacher Librarians are also the "tech person" in schools.  He enjoys sharing how to use media for teaching and learning. What he likes most is the variety of daily challenges but he misses getting to know the students. Come see him in the Library!
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Zoe Springmeyer

Teacher – French, ELA 12 fund.

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Trevan Thomas

Teacher – Chemistry

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Nora Thompson

Teacher – 9th Skills, Spanish

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Thomas Thorum

Teacher – Swim Coach

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Treena Tuione

Teacher – Math 1, 2

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Angela VanBerckelaer

Teacher – ELA 11, 12

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Louis-Phillip Vanier

Teacher – Earth Systems

“Hi! I am Mr. Vanier (Mr. V for short). I am incredibly excited to be teaching Earth Science and AP Environmental Science here at Olympus. This is my 14th year in education and 11th year in the classroom. Over the last 14 years, I have taught pre-school to 12 grade and I have loved it! I have a BS in Biology from Lafayette College (Easton, PA), a MA in Teaching from St. Mary’s College of California (Moraga, CA), a MS in Earth Science from the University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT) and am an National Board Certified Teacher. I am Canadian. I was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Before living in Utah, I lived in Hong Kong, Taipei, Los Angeles, Toronto, Miami, rural Pennsylvania, Catalina Island (CA) and the San Francisco Bay Area. I have a 4 year old daughter and a 1 year old son They are incredibly fun and keep me really busy.”
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Philip (Bo) Warner

Teacher – Business, Computer Science, Financial lit., Entrepreneurship

Coming from Olympus Junior High, Mr. Warner is thrilled to join the staff and students at Olympus High School.  He will be teaching Exploring Computer Science, Exploring Business & Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and General Financial Literacy.  Mr. Warner started his teaching career 10 years ago following a 30-year business career.  Mr. Warner received bachelor degree in Business Education from BYU and a Masters in Business Administration from Arizona State University.
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Annette Weed

Teacher – ELA

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Heidi Wilson

Teacher – Math 1

I am teaching math to our brand new Oly Titans this school year! I grew up in Millcreek and attended Utah State University (GO AGGIES). I went to Evergreen Jr. High (GO EAGLES) and graduated from Olympus (GO TITANS). When I’m not at school I love watching movies, reading, hiking, skiing, singing, and playing games with my family. I am so excited to have students back in the classroom, and I look forward to a spectacular year!
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Morgan Wongsuwan

Teacher – ASL