Angela Allsop
Behavior Health Assistant
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I have always wanted to work with kids and am so excited to help support and encourage the great kids here at Truman. I am married and have 4 children of my own, my two youngest are here at Truman with me. I love to hike, read, watch movies and hang out with my many siblings and extended family.
Michelle Geary
Speech Language Pathologist
I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for 18 years. I did my undergraduate degree in psychology and then after working at the Children’s Center for a number of years found my true calling in speech pathology. I got my Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Utah. This will be my 14th year here at Truman. When I am not working I am generally spending time with my family. I have 3 amazing children, ages 10, 18, and 24. We love to travel and camp in our trailer. I am an avid reader and love to escape into a great book. I love working with children and can’t imagine doing anything else. Every day students make me smile with their energy and enthusiasm.
Ariel Genovesi-Gehrke
Social Worker
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Website: Counseling Website
I first joined Granite District as a Playworks Coach in 2014, where I had the opportunity to teach students social skills through play at recess. I found so much joy working in the elementary schools, that I decided to pursue a Masters in Social Work through the University of Utah to return to Granite District as a School Social Worker. I absolutely love working with students to help support their emotional growth and resiliency! I believe every kid has the ability to overcome challenges, resolve conflicts, and learn skills to help them succeed in school. Outside of work, I love to spend time with my partner and our three cats, go hiking, listen to music, and make art!
Kristin Guggisberg
Pyschologist
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I love kids! I have been a school psychologist for Granite School District for over 15 years working with children with various neurological and cognitive disorders, as well as emotional and behavioral issues. I enjoy working with teachers, parents, and administrators to resolve problems, big and small. It is very rewarding to watch children change and grow and to be an integral part of that process.
When I’m not spending my time with the students here at Granite School District, you can find me hiking, reading books, or playing the X-box with my own three kiddos or snuggled in the papasan with the latest copy of the New Yorker.
Marvin Hafford
Custodian
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Jennifer Lorton
PE Specialist
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Website: Google Classroom: Grades K-2: xtxwpec; Grades 3-6: opsqrnf
Merri Rygg
Media Center Aide
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Nathan Smith
BTS Visual Arts Specialist
I was born and raised in the Upstate of South Carolina, where I developed a love for art during my time in elementary school. In college I chose to make education my career, and I wanted to teach a subject that I loved - one that I could get excited about teaching every day. Visual art was the obvious choice for me! I graduated with my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Education K-12 from the University of South Carolina at the end of 2016 - and moved to Utah the same week. I've been teaching with the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program in Granite School District since 2017. I am very excited to continue creating and learning with the students at Truman Elementary School this year. Outside of school you can find me working on my own creative projects, or out hiking and backpacking in the beautiful Utah wilderness.
Lonee Tapia
Mentor Teacher
I graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Elementary Education. My life through school has given me personal experience to assist me in teaching different learners that will be in our class. I will be able to connect with all students and provide different ways to understand a concept. Besides my love for teaching, I love spending time with my family and the outdoors. I love to go camping, fourwheeling, traveling and boating.
I’m looking forward to working with your student this year! I will come prepared ready to teach, I’m hoping your student will be prepared to learn. Students will be provided with a postive, safe classroom environment for them to learn and respect others. As a class we will learn together and learn from each other. Let us all be READY TO LEARN!
