Below you will find a list of the talented new faculty and staff 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 and staff 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 23.
ANNIE TAYLOR – CLASS III TEACHEREducation: Southern Utah University, M.A., EducationUniversity of Utah, B.S., Behavioral Science and HealthRecent Teaching Experience: Early Light Academy in Daybreak, Third Grade and Kindergarten Teacher
RYLEE STOUT – CLASS IV TEACHEREducation: Western Governors University, M.S., Curriculum and InstructionWinona State University, B.S., Elementary EducationRecent Teaching Experience: The Langley School, First Grade TeacherThe Evergreen School, Fourth Grade Teacher
NATALIE BROWN – PREK-4 TEACHER Education: University of Utah, B.A., Human Development and Family StudiesRecent Education Experience: ÂÌñÉç, Extended Day Teacher, Substitute TeacherNewcastle School, Preschool Teacher
POWELL WALKER – LS CHESS SPECIALISTRecent Experience:Power Chess, Founder & CEOU.S. Chess Federation, Candidate MasterRanked Top 100 chess player in the U.S.
BRITTANY GROESBECK – PREK-4 TEACHERRecent Experience: Big Blue Swim School, Owner
JENNIFER BLAKE – DEAN OF STUDENTS Education: Harvard Graduate School of Education, M.Ed., Educational AdministrationMiddlebury College, A.B., American LiteratureRecent Teaching Experience: Associate Head of School, Rowland HallCo-Director of College Counseling, Marin Academy
TOM BRENNAN – MS/US MATH Education: University of Utah, M.S.University of Utah, B.S.Recent Teaching Experience: University of Utah, Math ÂÌñÉç, Math Teacher
PAUL CHUNG – MS/US MATHEducation: Westminster College, M.A., TeachingMiami University, B.F.A., Graphic DesignRecent Teaching Experience: The McGillis School, Math Teacher
RAY MAKUSIEWICZ – MS/US PEEducation: Curry College, B.A., Business ManagementRecent Experience: Skyline High School, Head Varsity Defensive Lacrosse CoachOff Highway Van, Customer Experience Manager
CHANDLER KENDALL – MS/US HISTORYEducation: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, M.A., ClassicsBrigham Young University, M.A., Comparative StudiesBrigham Young University, B.A., Classical StudiesRecent Teaching Experience: Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, MS/US Latin TeacherUniversity of North Carolina, Graduate InstructorBrigham Young University, Graduate Instructor
KAITLYN RUSSELL – MS/US HISTORYEducation: Utah Valley University, M.A., Constitutional Government – Civics & LawUtah Valley University, B.S., Philosophy – EthicsRecent Teaching Experience: Utah Valley University, Philosophy ProfessorUtah Valley University & West High School, Ethics Bowl InstructorUniversity of Utah, UPEP Teaching Assistant
LINDEN JONES – MS/US SCIENCEEducation: Bates College, B.S., Biology, Premedical TrackRecent Teaching Experience: The Masters School, Upper School Science Faculty, Middle School Science FacultyUniversity of Maine 4H Learning Center, Outdoor Educator
ANDY GILL – MS/US SCIENCE TEACHER & SCIENCE DEPT CHAIREducation: University of Exeter, M.Sc., Biological Research MethodsUniversity of Bristol, B.Sc., ZoologyRecent Teaching Experience: Verde Valley School, Science Department Head, IB Coordinator, Science teacher
JENIFER GILL – MS/US ENGLISHEducation: West Virginia University, M.S.J., JournalismHarvard University, M.L.A., Creative Writing and LiteratureShepherd College, B.S., Broadcast CommunicationsRecent Teaching Experience: Verde Valley School, English and Theory of Knowledge teacherSedona Red Rock High School, English teacher
NATHAN FLORENCE – MS/US ART Education: Utah State University, M.A., Art EducationSwarthmore College, B.A., ArtRecent Teaching Experience: Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Art Teacher, Artist in ResidenceWeilenmann School of Discovery, Artist in Residence/Outdoor Education/Mobile Classroom Director
KAMERON KAVANAUGH – DIRECTOR OF CHORAL PROGRAMSEducation: University of Utah, D.M.A., Choral ConductingBrigham Young University, M.M., Choral ConductingBrigham Young University-Idaho, B.M., Choral Music EducationRecent Teaching Experience: Sound of Ages, Founding Artistic DirectorSpanish Fork High School, Director of Choirs
VICTORIA RADER – DANCE ACADEMY TEACHEREducation: University of Utah, B.F.A., Modern DanceRecent Teaching Experience: Lehi High School, Dance Teacher The Allure Creative, Dancer/Director of Choreography
DANIKA CALVIN – MS/US COUNSELING INTERNEducation: Brigham Young University, B.S., PsychologyRecent Experience: Lakeridge Jr. High, School Counselor Intern
ADDISON JOHNSON – ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENTEducation: Brigham Young University, B.A., Political ScienceRecent Experience: The Helix School, Development ManagerRaise the Future, Development Manager
Natalie Brown – PreK-4 Teacher Brittany Groesbeck – PreK-4 TeacherMercedes Hale – Dance Academy Teacher & LS Playground MonitorJames Harris – MS/US Science TeacherRyan Judd – Athletic DirectorLexi Kemp – Class VI DeanAnn Henriksen – Class VII DeanKimi Miyashima – Class IX DeanCraig Morris – Athletics Teams CoordinatorJulie Ransom – History Department ChairHeidi Somsen – Art Department Chair
Our faculty and staff are the core of ÂÌñÉç, they are the ones who ignite the passion and shape the character of our students, they play an integral part in inspiring our students towards lives filled with meaning and purpose. We are so grateful for the many invaluable and incredible contributions made by those faculty and staff members departing ÂÌñÉç—without their immeasurable efforts and devotion to the liberal arts, our school would not be the same wonderful place of inspiration and curiosity that we love so deeply. We thank them for their many years of service.
Skyler Anderson Ray Barton (retiring)Michael BonhamSadie Brower Saige CushingSherry Egan
Brad HayashiJosh HirshErrol Heuer (retiring)Willem Scott KingEmily Mortenson Priscilla Stewart
Katherine Stokes   Karla StuckerJennifer Tripp  Kirsten Walker
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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.