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.
Kathy Ames
1st Grade
Work Email: ktames@graniteschools.org
Website: Class Website
I was born and raised in the Bear Lake Valley. I have raised 6 children, 5 are girls and 1 boy. I have 3 grandchildren.
Most of my free time is spent with my family. I love to travel, read, and spend time in the mountains. I enjoy watching all sports.
Steffany Austin
Special Education
Personal Email: sraustin@graniteschools.org
I have been working for Granite School District for the last 26 years as a sweeper, paraprofessional, and teacher. I love my students and feel privileged to be their teacher. I love children with disabilities because they are so much fun.
When I’m not at Truman, I love reading, family, hanging out with friends, going to movies, and my dog Star. I love the African culture and events from my days as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Côte d’Ivoire.
Mr. Jared Broderick
Principal
Work Email: jrbroderick@graniteschools.org
I grew up in Kearns, graduating from Kearns High School. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and ESL and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Utah. I taught Spanish and ESL for five years in Tooele School District before receiving my administrative license from Utah State University. I’ve been an administrator in Granite School District for the last five years and have loved it.
I am married and have four daughters, ranging from 12 to four years old. Obviously, they take all my free time and I love it! I love to read, especially fantasy. I also love to spend time outside, four-wheeling, camping, and sports (e.g. basketball and volleyball).
I’m so excited to come and be a part of Truman! I look forward to getting to know and working with all of you. I love coming to work and being with so many students, parents, and staff members, all working together to make a difference in the life of each child. It’s inspiring!
Chelsea Christensen
2nd Grade
Work Email: cupdike@graniteschools.org
Website: Mrs. Christensen’s Class Website
Angela Cobbley
6th Grade
Personal Email: astoker@graniteschools.org
Website: Class Website
I was born and raised in Utah. All of my work has been in education including, special ed., higher education and a classroom teacher for the past 13 years. I love being in the classroom and watching students learn and grow. I love the ocean, the mountains, a good book, and long vacations. I spend my other time with my family which includes my husband, daughter, two dogs, and a cat.
Cheri Frost
Work Email: cfrost@graniteschools.org
Website: Class Website
I have three great loves in my life. My family, my job, and Utah football! I have worked in Special Education since 1991. After 17 years the fabulous Ana Hafford talked me into getting my college degree. I graduated from Utah State in 2013, it was one of the best things I have ever done. I love my job; my students make me smile every day. My family is an amazing support for me and they are the coolest people to hang out with. Most of all I love working at Truman; we have an amazing team here!
Dee Fullmer
2nd Grade
Work Email: dfullmer@graniteschools.org
Website: Class Website
I was born and raised in the Panama Canal zone. I spent many wonderful hours in the jungles and beautiful beaches. After graduating from high school, I attended Rick’s College and graduated from BYU. I have a wonderful family: 6 children and 7 grandchildren. I love music and enjoy singing with my quartet and Sterling Singers. I enjoy hiking and backpacking. I love my job as a teacher (most days) and love teaching children.
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.
Ana Hafford
Work Email: ahafford@graniteschools.org
Special Education grades 1/2
I have been teaching in special education since 1988. I have two boys, and I am married. I enjoy swimming, being with friends, and watching movies. I love animals of all kinds and will always have at least one dog and one cat at my house. My teaching career has been a wonderful experience, and I just think the best part is the kids. They are so fun, and they make me laugh every day.
I love working here at Truman!
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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.
Alissa King
Kindergarten
Work Email: asking@graniteschools.org
I was born and raised in Salt Lake. I decided in second grade that I wanted to be a teacher. I've grown up with examples of wonderful teachers in and out of my home. I love winter, reading, movies, my family, and teaching.
Torrey Marrelli
3rd Grade
Work Email: tmelillo@graniteschools.org
Website: Class Facebook
Website: Professional Facebook
For as long as I can remember the answer to “what do you want to be when you grow up?” was always “I want to be a teacher”. Now that I have reached that goal my answer is I want to be remembered. I want to be remembered by my students as someone who encouraged them to go after their goals and their cheerleader after they reached their goal. I want to be remembered by the parents of my students as their partner in crime when it comes to their student’s education. I want to be one of the teachers who goes into the hall of fame of my students’ minds.
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.
Madison Radford
5th Grade
Personal Email: mlradford@graniteschools.org
Website: Class Website
I love being a part of the Truman Elementary team and teaching my amazing fifth graders! It brings me so much joy. When I'm not in the classroom, I love hiking, being outside, and playing music. I moved to the Salt Lake Valley a couple months ago from Logan, UT with my husband. I enjoy getting to know the diverse population we have!
Janel Ruzzi
Kindergarten
Work Email: jruzzi@graniteschools.org
Website: Class Website
Website: Facebook Page
I love to teach Kindergarten! I love the unique perspective that 5 and 6 year students have on life and how eager they are to learn and grow. I love to read and share books with my students. I also love to discover the world through the eyes of my students during science. I am eager to incorporate new ideas and technologies. I hope you and your child will enjoy this year of school as we let our minds “bloom” together. When I am not teaching or planning for Kindergarten I like to read a good book, play word games on my phone, watch some HGTV, and spend time with my family which consists of my husband, three daughters, two dogs, and lots of extended family.
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!
Lonee Tapia
4th Grade
Personal Email: ltapia@graniteschools.org
Website: Class Website
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!
Spencer Van Hoose
5th & 6th Grade
Work Email: srvanhoose@graniteschools.org
I was born and raised in Anaheim, California. My youth was spent going to Angels baseball games, going to the beach, and playing basketball. I attended school at Brigham Young University (Go Cougars!) and have been teaching for 14 years. I am married and have 4 children. My hobbies include most sports, running, reading, some writing, and playing all kinds of games. I am excited to be teaching a 5th/6th split class here at Truman!
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Sharon Wiley
Kindergarten
Work Email: swiley@graniteschools.org
Website: Class website
I’m thrilled to be at Truman and working with the wonderful staff – especially Mrs. Ruzzi! She is allowing me to hold onto her coat tails as I learn to do things “The Truman Way!”
Thank you to all my new students and parents for your warm welcome and patience as each of us learns to do things “the school way.”
When I’m not bragging about my students and how much they’ve improved and grown – I’m bragging about my own children (for the same reasons!)
They are Kind.
They are Thinkers.
They are Leaders.
Susume!
David Wright
6th Grade
Personal Email: dmwright@graniteschools.org
I am in my 27th year of teaching. I graduated from Brighton High School, have an Associates Degree from Dixie University, a Bachelors Degree from Southern Utah University in Cedar City, and a Masters of Education in Interdisciplinary studies from the University of Phoenix. I grew up with two brothers and my mother. I married Michele Forbush in 1984 and we are coming up on our 34 Anniversary this year. We are the parents of 6 sons and a beautiful daughter. Rachel is married, and two of my sons, Joshua and Aaron are also. I have three darling grandchildren who are so much fun! I love to travel, cook, and get in the gym whenever possible. I love being a teacher! It's helped me be a better father, husband and leader.