Angela Allsop
Behavior Health Assistant
Personal Email: amallsop@graniteschools.org
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
Work Email: mgeary@graniteschools.org
Website: Mrs. Geary’s Website
I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for 15 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 11th year here at Truman. When I am not working I am generally spending time with my family. I have 3 amazing children, ages 7, 15, and almost 20. 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.
Kristin Guggisberg
Pyschologist
Work Email: kguggisberg@graniteschools.org
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.
Jeri Hofer
Media Specialist
Work Email: jhofer@graniteschools.org
Website: Website
I have been the Media Clerk here at Truman for twelve years. I enjoy helping the students find books that will help them develop a love for reading. I also love reading to the students. This is my favorite part of my job.
I grew up in the Salt Lake area, graduated from Brighton High School and attended BYU. I am married and have three boys and one daughter. My husband and I have been blessed with nine wonderful grandchildren who I love to read to.
Patricia Miller
PE Specialist
Personal Email: plmiller@graniteschools.org
Website: Class Website
I was born and raised on Long Island, New York. After I graduated from SUNY Cortland, I moved to Utah. Most of my free time is spent in the mountains or at the gym. I love skiing, hiking and camping. I’m hoping to learn how to mountain bike this spring!
Laurie Peterson
Fine Arts Specialist
Personal Email: lapeterson@graniteschools.org
I am so happy to be a BTSALP Music Specialist in Granite School District. Before teaching Music, I taught third, fourth, and fifth grades. I grew up in Salt Lake and graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in Music. After teaching for a few years, I moved to San Francisco, where I attended cooking school. After training as a pastry chef, I worked in the restaurant industry. My husband and I returned to Salt Lake four years ago. We have three children, all of whom are in college.
Tiffany Pontius
Technology Specialist
Work Email: tdpontius@graniteschools.org
Website: MIE Expert
I have taught at Truman for several years in the classroom, but now I am the technology specialist! I am excited to learn more about technology and share this information with teachers and students. When I am not working, I enjoy archery and reading.
Patricia Sargent
Reading Specialist
Personal Email: psargent@graniteschools.org
I am so excited to join Truman as a Literacy Coach this year!
I started teaching in Special Education (K-3) and have taught first and second grades.
My undergraduate and graduate degrees are from the University
of Utah, but I also have endorsements from Weber State and soon from
UVU. Reading is so important and I hope to share my
excitement for reading with students and staff!
