Arts

• Bachelor of Music in Composition and Education from the University of Utah
• Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Utah
• Educator since 2009
• Olympus Jr. High since 2017
• Mr. Featherstone has taught students from 6-12^th grade with subjects including Band, Orchestra, Percussion, Guitar, Choir, and AP Music Theory. Music is his passion so it’s an absolute blast to teach and listen to students make music all day long! In addition to teaching, Mr. Featherstone is a co-director of Granite Jr. Youth Symphony. He is an active percussionist and you just might see him performing somewhere in the community.

Zeke Totland is a teacher of 24 years in both private and public education. He has worked in private schools in both Utah and California. Zeke has acted in over 50 stage roles and directed 30 productions in his career.  He is passionate about the world of theatre and loves sharing his experiences with his students. Zeke graduated from the University of Utah and has since earned a Master of Education at Southern Utah University.  He also has created 12 yearbooks with his students as the Yearbook Advisor, and is in his 5^th year as Olympus Jr. High’s Alternative Language Program lead, working with the many Multi-Lingual Learners at the school.  He was a finalist for the “Disney Teacher of Year Award in 2006” and has been honored twice with “Who’s Who Among America’s Teacher” awards. When not on the stage you’ll find Zeke on the hard courts competing in national tennis events throughout the country. He loves to spend time with his Brazilian wife, Ana an four kids on the beaches of Cabo Frio, Brazil every summer.