Below you will find profiles of the talented new faculty who will join our learning community next fall. This new cohort is well-trained and brings a broad and deep experience to ÂÌñÉç from around the country and right here in Utah.
This large incoming group of faculty is reflective of ÂÌñÉç’s healthy and growing enrollment—ensuring high levels of teaching expertise and maintaining low student-faculty ratios.
We look forward to welcoming these new colleagues to ÂÌñÉç later this summer and to you meeting them at our Opening Family Brunch on August 28.
Education: Brigham Young University, BA, English
Recent Teaching Experience: Wallace Stegner Academy, 5th Grade Teacher Summit Academy, Kindergarten Teacher and Team Lead
Education: University of Texas, MEd Indiana University, BS, Elementary Education
Recent Teaching Experience: ÂÌñÉç, Class III Teacher The Hockaday School, 2nd Grade Teacher
Will be returning to ÂÌñÉç next year as a PreK Teacher.
Education: Utah State University, BS, Family, Consumer and Human Development
Recent Teaching Experience: ÂÌñÉç, PreK Teacher
Education: Connecticut College, BA, Psychology
Recent Teaching Experience: Wasatch Charter School, First Grade Teacher Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, Gutenstein Education Fellow
Education: University of California, Irvine, PhD, History, American History (minor) Scripps College, BA, History
Recent Teaching Experience: University of California, Irvine, Teaching Assistant and Instructor, College Independently Employed, High School History and English Tutor, Gr. 9-12 Futures Academy, Summer Sessions History Instructor, Gr. 9-12
Education: Princeton University, PhD, History Princeton University, MA, History University of Oklahoma, BA, History and Religious Studies
Recent Teaching Experience: Princeton University, Preceptor, Lecturer (Post-Graduate Research Associate), College Rutgers University, Part-time Lecturer, College
Education: George Washington University, MA, International Education, Curriculum Design (minor) Georgetown University, BS, Foreign Service, Economics (minor)
Recent Teaching Experience: American International School Chennai, Middle School Spanish Teacher, Gr. 6-8 American School of Bombay, Middle School and High School Spanish Teacher, Gr. 6-10 Korea International School, High School Spanish Teacher, Gr. 6-12
Education: University of Wisconsin – Madison, BS, Wildlife Ecology
Recent Teaching Experience: Duke University Women’s Rowing, Part-Time Rigger/Assistant Coach UNC –Chapel Hill Men’s Club Rowing, Assistant/Head Coach
Education: University of Utah, MS University of Utah, BS
Recent Teaching Experience: ÂÌñÉç, MS/US Math Teacher and Math Department Chair
Education: Utah State University, BA, Elementary Education with Math Endorsement
Recent Teaching Experience: Hillcrest Jr. High School, Math Teacher, Gr. 7-9 ÂÌñÉç, Academic Tutor
Education: Yale Divinity School, MAR Religion and Literature Brigham Young University, MA English, Early Modern British Literature Brigham Young University, BA English, Writing and Literature
Recent Teaching Experience: Yale Divinity School, LETTERS Journal, Poetry Editor Brigham Young University, GSA President, Graduate Instructor, Writing and Rhetoric
Education: MBA Brigham Young University BS Civil Engineering Cornell University
Recent Teaching Experience: The McGillis School, Middle School Math, Lower School Science The American School in Switzerland, Math The ÂÌñÉç, Math, Physics, Dean of Students, Soccer Coach
William Eberle – Latin & History
Education: Mount Holyoke College, MA, Teacher Leadership University of Puget Sound, BA, Classic Literature, Religion (minor)
Recent Teaching Experience: The Willston Northampton School, Latin Teacher and Sophomore Dean Rumsey Hall School, Latin Teacher, Dorm Head, Advisor, Coach The Park School, MS Latin and US History Teacher
Education: American University, MEd, Culturally Responsive Leadership & Policy American University, GradCert, Anti-Racist Administration & School Leadership Butler University, BA, Communications & History
Recent Teaching Experience: Hyde School, Assistant Dean of Students & Multicultural Leadership The Benjamin School, Faculty Leader: TBS Diversity Council and Team Leader: Curriculum Team Tabor Academy, Assistant Dean of Students, Associate Director of Gateway Program, and Residential Life Team Leader
Education: Yale University, MFA, Painting Kansas City Art Institute, BFA, Fine Art, Painting
Recent Teaching Experience: American Community School of Athens, Visual Art Teacher, Gr. 6-8 Studio in a School, Lower and Middle School Visual Arts Teacher, Gr. Pk-3 National Academy Museum and School, Upper School Painting and Drawing Instructor, Gr. 4-8 Saint David’s School, Visual Arts Teacher, Gr. K-6
Education: Teachers College, Columbia University, MA, Computing and Education; Concentration: Applied Math University of California, Davis, BS, Biological Sciences
Recent Teaching Experience: Rowland Hall, Biology Teacher and former Science Department Chair Overlake School, Science and Anatomy & Physiology teacher Menlo School, Biology and Advanced Topics in Biology teacher
Education: University of Vermont, MS, Data Science and Complex Systems; Concentration: Applied Math St. Lawrence University, BS, Mathematics, French (minor)
Recent Teaching Experience: Northfield Mount Hermon School, Mathematics Teacher and JV Tennis Coach, High School University of Vermont, Graduate Teaching Assistant, College
Education: University of Utah, BS, Mathematics Teacher Education
Recent Teaching Experience: Granite School District, Olympus High School, Mathematics Instructor, Gr. 9-12
Education: Montana State University, MA, Education Teton Science Schools Graduate Program, Environmental Education Kalamazoo College, BA, Biology
Recent Teaching Experience: The McGillis School, Middle School Science/Environmental Education Teacher Rowland Hall School, Elementary School Science Specialist
Education: Harvard University, PhD, Romance Languages and Literatures, Film and Visual Studies (minor) Harvard University, MA, Romance Languages and Literatures Smith College, BA, History, Spanish (minor)
Recent Teaching Experience: Harvard University, Department of Romance Languages and Lite, Teaching Fellow in Spanish language and literature, College Harvard College Summer School in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Teaching Fellow in Spanish, College
Education: Utah State University, BM, Music Education, Band Emphasis Utah State University, AS, General Studies
Recent Teaching Experience: Hillcrest Jr. High School, Music Student Teacher, Gr. 7-9
Education: University of Southern California, MS HR Management, Summa Cum Laude University of Utah, BS, Communications
Recent Related Experience: Goldman Sachs, Global HCM Business Partner Zions Bancorporation, HR Business Partner State Farm Corporate, Multiple positions, HR leadership track
Betty Bienert – Dean of International Students Dennis Booze – MS/US Physical Education Teacher Micah Boyd – US Crew Coach Sabrina Carver – Class IV Homeroom Teacher Liz Elggren – Director of MS/US Tutoring Cherie Gallian, Class V Theater Alex Gould – MS/US English Teacher Rebecca Husain – Class III Homeroom Teacher Natalie Jones – PreK Homeroom Teacher Rebekka Joslin – Science Department Chair Ryan Judd – Interim Associate Dean of Students Jason LaBau – History Department Chair Tina Monosson – Director of LS Tutoring Derick Rodgers – Assistant Creative Director Rayann Sandstrom – LS Math Specialist Natalie Sheffield – MS/US Science Teacher Hillary Williams – PE Department Chair
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Celebrate 5 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2021. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 10 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2016. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 15 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2011. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 20 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2006. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 25 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2001. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Come together with ÂÌñÉç alumni from across the entire 1990s for an evening of reconnecting and reminiscing! This combined reunion is a chance to celebrate the friendships, memories, and moments that made your ÂÌñÉç years so special. Enjoy hearty appetizers and a variety of drinks, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, while catching up with old friends and sharing laughs about your school days.
Saturday, May 16 | 7:30 – 11:30 AM | Murray Science Center
We’re bringing back birding! Who remembers the Class IX Bird Project? Don’t miss your chance to join this fun, family-friendly event with Mark Bromley, James Harris, Mike Johnson ‘88, and Bekka Joslin. We will meet at ÂÌñÉç and take a bus together. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars (we will have extras on hand if you don’t have your own).
Friday, May 15 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | East Field
We’re excited to see ÂÌñÉç Alumni at our annual Alumni Soccer Game! This ÂÌñÉç tradition gives former players the chance to return to the field, reconnect with old teammates, and showcase their skills in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you played with us just a few years ago or several decades ago, we look forward to seeing you back on the field. Make sure to bring friends and family to cheer you on!
Friday, May 15 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Main Quad | No Registration Required
Join us for a fun BBQ bash at ÂÌñÉç with current families and ÂÌñÉç staff and faculty. It’s a great way to connect with your ÂÌñÉç classmates and enjoy delicious food before the Alumni Soccer Game!
No registration is needed for the Spring BBQ. Please join us!
Friday, May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Haught Visual Arts Gallery at ÂÌñÉç | No Registration Required
ÂÌñÉç has always been a place where creativity thrives. Join us for the first-ever Alumni Art Show in the Haught Visual Arts Gallery and reconnect with the creative spirit that shaped your time here. This exhibition features work by 16 ÂÌñÉç Alumni artists, reflecting a range of disciplines, perspectives, and practices.
Brief Remarks at 4:00 pm will be offered by Gallery Manager and Curator Charlie Tadlock, followed by remarks from some of the Alumni Artists.
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Friday, May 15 | 2:15 – 3:30 PM | Miller Student Commons | Registration Highly Recommended
Ever wish you could go back and sit in your favorite class one more time? This Alumni Weekend, you can. We’re bringing you back “Back to Class” where you’ll have the chance to slip into a real, live Upper School classroom and experience ÂÌñÉç exactly as it exists today. Same teachers, same energy, same magic. Come relive the feeling.
Friday, May 15 | 12:45– 1:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Don’t leave lunch just yet. Immediately following the Kick-Off, Head of School Andrew Menke will take a few minutes to share what’s been happening at ÂÌñÉç; the changes, the milestones, and the exciting things on the horizon. It’s a chance to hear straight from the source about the school you helped shape and where it’s headed next. No sign-up needed, just pull up a seat.
Friday, May 15 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Kick off Alumni Weekend the right way — with good food and even better company. Join us in the new Miller Student Commons for ÂÌñÉç’s all-inclusive dining experience, and spend the lunch hour reconnecting with the faculty who made your time here unforgettable. Pull up a chair, catch up with old favorites, and let the weekend begin. No registration is required for this event.
Friday, May 15 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
For many of you, Assistant Head of School, Todd Winters, was the first person who ever showed you and your parents around our 41 acre campus. Now he’s back to do it again! Todd will lead you through ÂÌñÉç’s beautiful newest additions and recent transformations, giving you a firsthand look at what your years here helped build. Whether it’s your first tour with Todd or your second, you won’t want to miss this one.