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\n\t\t\t\tI couldn\u2019t be more excited to join the William Penn waddle (I just learned that’s what you call a group of penguins)! I love to learn; that’s why I decided to become an educator. I started my career in education as a 6th grade teacher and more recently I have been the principal of Magna Elementary, and Jackling Elementary. My family and I are proud graduates of Granite Schools. My wife graduated from Cyprus High School, my daughter graduated from Kearns High School, and I graduated from Hunter High School. I feel so lucky to be part of a school with such a great legacy of learning and commitment. It is my honor and duty to maintain our school as a place where students feel physically and emotionally safe to learn. I hope to continue to work together to cultivate a community where students are empowered to explore their own learning through guided inquiry, hard work, and the arts.\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Benjamin<\/span> Meredith<\/span><\/span>\n<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t

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I am honored to be part of the William Penn Elementary community! I began my career in education in 2013 and spent ten wonderful years in the classroom, teaching grades 2, 3, 5, and 6. Since then, I\u2019ve had the privilege of serving as an assistant principal at West Lake Junior High and most recently held a split assignment supporting both Hunter and Jackling Elementary Schools.<\/p>\r\n

My family and I live in Holladay. My wife is also a dedicated educator, and we have two amazing children who keep us on our toes. Education is truly my passion, but outside of school, I enjoy riding roller coasters and have an unusual amount of knowledge about trees\u2014I\u2019m always happy to share if you\u2019re curious!<\/p>\r\n

I\u2019m excited to begin this new chapter at William Penn. Let\u2019s go, Penguins!<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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