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Stephen Brady Principal sbrady@sd148.org
Paul Jenkins Counselor pjenkins@sd148.org
Helen Newbry Secretary hnewbry@sd148.org

 
 
 
Julie Hill English 7 & 9, Library jhill@sd148.org
Susan Kimball English 8 & 10 skimball@sd148.org
Evelyn Twiss English 11, Speech etwiss@sd148.org
Richard Condie English 12 rcondie@sd148.org

 
 
James Sant Math jsant@sd148.org
Cassie Rigby Math cmrigby@sd148.org
Ray Yamauchi Analytical Geometry/Trigonometry ryamauchi@sd148.org
Steven Millward Calculus smillward@sd148.org

 
 
Cassie Rigby Science cmrigby@sd148.org
Steven Millward Chemistry, Physics smillward@sd148.org
Jay Hook Health, Anatomy&Physiology jhook@sd148.org

 
 
Tom Washburn Geography, US History, Idaho History twashburn@sd148.org  
Karine Olsen Government, History kolsen@sd148.org
Ray Yamauchi Consumer Education ryamauchi@sd148.org

 
 
Nick Germer Music ngermer@sd148.org
Richard Smith Industrial Technology rsmith@sd148.org
Lee Stephenson Ag Science lstephenson@sd148.org
Haley Hamblin Technology hhamblin@sd148.org
Jay Hook P.E., Art jhook@sd148.org
James Sant Spanish jsant@sd148.org
Susan Kimball English 8 & 10, Publications, Business skimball@sd148.org
Richard Condie P.E., Athletic Director rcondie@sd148.org
Robin Corder Special Education rcorder@sd148.org
Rebecca Sweers Special Education rsweers@sd148.org
Pam Westerberg Special Education pwesterberg@sd148.org
Janniece Brogan Library, Online Supervisor jbrogan@sd148.org

 

Stephen Brady

Principal

 
 

Classes: Student Government

Where Born:
SanMateo, California

Family:
Wife: JeriKay Children: Taylor, Stephanie, Alyssa, Jordan,
Ashleigh, Brittany, Sarah.

Education:
A.S.-Dixie College
                B.S.-Brigham Young University
                MS-Utah State University
                Administration Certification-Idaho State University
Hobbies: Backpacking, fishing high county lakes, horseback riding.

Years taught:
21 years
Years taught in Grace:
14 years

Favorite Motto or Quote:
"10% of the people do 90% of the work. I choose to be the one of the 10%."

Why did I become an educator:
I was told that I was good at it when I was teaching a class for my church. Later, a man I admired greatly convinced me that even though teachers aren't paid well, I had a gift for teaching. He motivated me to do my student teaching and I  was offered a job before my student teaching was finished. I have been in education ever-since and he was right... teachers pay doesn't break any records
 

 
 




Paul Jenkins

Counselor

 
  Where born: Colorado Springs

Family:
Wife, Amanda, two kids, Tyler and Haley

Education:
Bachelors degree public relations, Business minor, Masters Psychology, Eagle Scout

Hobbies:
Nintendo Wii, country swing, gymnastics

Years taught:
1
Years taught in Grace:
1

Favorite Motto or Quote:
Do or do not, there is no try!

Why did I became an educator:
It is awesome to see life through the eye of the students and I couldn’t figure out how to build a time machine so that I could go back and help me, so I thought I could help others. 
 
 




Helen Newbry

Secretary

 
  Where born: Ithica, New York

Family:
My husband, Gary, and I moved to Grace from Hawaii in 1976. We have 5 children who were all raised and educated in Grace. We now have 18 grandchildren!

Education:
University of Idaho, University of Phoenix Assoc. of Business

Hobbies:
Sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, spending time with family

Years taught:
I have been the secretary at GHS for 10 years.

Favorite Motto or Quote:
You get what you get and don't throw a fit.

Why did I became an educator:
Though not technically an educator, I feel I work with the finest people in the community. They are hard working and truly care about the children in our district. I enjoy my position as secretary so much because of our wonderful faculty and students.
 

 

Julie Hill

English

 
 

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Susan Kimball

English

 
  Classes: accounting, publications, 8th and 10th grade English

Where born:
Logan, Utah

Family:
4 Children - Jason, Melanie, Kameron and Alyssa

Education:
B.S. at BYU, Associates at Ricks College

Hobbies:
Reading, scrapbooking, family

Years taught:
9
Years taught in Grace:
9

Favorite Motto or Quote:
Give 100% of all you have to give
Why did I became an educator: It felt right!
 
 




Evelyn Twiss

English

 
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Richard Condie

English - Athletics

 
 

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James Sant

Math

 
  Classes: Math, Spanish, Driver Education, Science 

Where born:
Rock Springs, Wyoming

Family:
Wife: Susie Children: Angie, Jenny, and Tommy

Education:
Ricks College--Associates Degree--Spanish
Brigham Young University-Idaho--Bachelors Degree--Math Education with a minor in Physical Science Education

Idaho State University--State Certification--Driver Education

Hobbies:
Watching, playing, coaching and reffing sports
Construction/home improvement projects
Watching TV, reading, exercising, trivia games

Years taught:
since 2004
Years taught in Grace:
since 2004

Favorite Motto or Quote:
"Get the variable alone!"

Why did I became an educator:
I tutored math in college and I liked helping others to understand and even like math, so decided that I should teach math full time.
 
 
 




Cassie Rigby

Math - Science

 
  Classes: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Biology

Where born:
Logan,Utah

Family:
Husband-Wade, daughters-Brooklyn, Lindsay, and Kayla

Education:
BS in Secondary Education Major-Math, Minors-Biology and History

Hobbies:
Scrapbooking, fishing, sports

Years taught:
7
Years taught in Grace:
7

Favorite Motto or Quote:
None

Why did I became an educator:
I loved solving equations when I was high school and most of my friends didn’t like algebra so I was always explaining to them how to do it.  I really liked helping other students solve equations so I decided early on in high school that I wanted to be a math teacher.
 
 

Ray Yamauchi

Math - Social Studies

 
 

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Steven Millward

Math - Science

 
  Classes: Physics, Calculus, Chemistry, Physical Science, Geometry

Where born:
Pocatello

Family:
Wife DeNelle, Sons Nathan 8, Andrew 4

Education:
BS in Physics ISU 1999, PhD in Physics BYU 2004

Hobbies:
Family, Football, Basketball, Violin, Research on Cosmology, Black Holes and Extra Dimensions

Years taught:
10 
Years taught in Grace:
4

Favorite Motto or Quote:
"Far better it is to dare mighty things than to take rank with those poor, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat"  --FDR 

Why did I became an educator:
I taught astronomy classes while in graduate school and was told that I was good at it so I thought I would give it a try.  Being able to coach is also a nice perk! 
 
 



Jay Hook

Science - Athletics

 
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Tom Washburn

Social Studies

 
 

Classes: US History, Geography, Id. History, Psych 4Life, Life Science

Where born:
Richfield, Utah

Family:
Parents- Tom and Beth. Children- Glen (Julie); Matthew (Ashlee); Tyler (Katie). Grandchildren- Josh, Maya; Bennett, Jackson, Gemma; Brayden.

Education:
Dixie College, Utah State

Hobbies:
Garden, exercise, hiking, fishing/hunting

Years taught:
34
Years taught in Grace:
34

Favorite Motto or Quote:
Happiness is having something you are supposed to do - and not doing it.

Why did I became an educator:
I had friends that were teachers. Visiting with them about the trials, challenges, and rewards. I felt this was something I could enjoy.

 
 




Karine Olsen

Social Studies

 
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Nick Germer

Music

 
  Classes: Music Appreciation, Guitar, Seredipity, HS Band, HS Choir, JH Band, JH Choir, 6th Grade Band

Where born:
Salt Lake City, Utah

Family:
Wife: Krystal, Daughter: Libby

Education:
Bachelors of Music Education (Weber State University)

Hobbies:
Board games, video games, informative podcasts, flying things (Frisbees, airplanes, kites), writing music, exercise, home improvements.

Years taught:
1
Years taught in Grace:
1

Favorite Motto or Quote:
Haikus are fun, but sometimes they don’t make sense. Refrigerator.
Favorite Mr. Brady quote: Cheer up students!  There are other students in school today—just not in Caribou County!

Why did I became an educator:
I love to teach music.
 
 
 

Richard Smith

Industrial Technology

 
 

Classes: Cabi
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Lee Stephenson

Ag Science

 
  Classes: Agriculture Science and Technology

Family:
Wife: Christy, Children: Luke

Education:

     BS, Agricultural Education Utah State University
     MS, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Education Specialization

Hobbies:
Family activities, camping, hunting, fishing

Years taught:
6
Years taught in Grace:
6
 
 
 




Haley Hamblin

Technology

 
 
Classes:
Business Management Technology, Computer Applications, Computer Applications II, Multimedia, Introduction to Technology and Keyboarding

Where born:
Preston, ID

Family:
Husband Michael and two boys William and Hank

Education:
Utah State University – Marketing Education Major, Business Education Minor

Hobbies:
Sports, the arts, learning and trying new things, reading, gardening, spending time with family

Years taught:
This is my 4th
Years taught in Grace:
This is my first!

Favorite Motto or Quote:
“If you’re early - you’re on time, if you’re on time – you’re late, if you’re late – you’re forgotten”

Why did I became an educator:
I really enjoy working with kids and learning - And…Because it pays well!
 
 
 




Robin Corder

Special Education

 
  Classes: Special Education

Where born:
Urbana, Illinois

Family:
one husband, three daughters

Education:
Masters in Human Exceptionality, & Masters in Education Administration

Hobbies:
playing with my children, trapshooting, scrap booking, reading 

Years taught:
ten years
Years taught in Grace:
five years

Favorite Motto or Quote:
Teachers change the world one child at a time
Why did I became an educator:
to make a difference
 
 




Rebecca Sweers

Special Education

 
  Classes: Special Education

Where born:
Soda Springs, ID

Family:
My husband John and myself

Education:
Idaho State University, Bachelor of Science – Secondary Special Education

Hobbies:
Ranching, Riding horses, Roping (Team Roping and Break-a-way), being outside, snowmachining, fishing, spending time with John and my family

Years taught:
4 ½ years
Years taught in Grace:
3 ½ years

Favorite Motto or Quote:
“I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it”

Why did I became an educator:
Because my Dad didn’t want me to be a Veterinarian and insisted that I get a College education.  To be honest, I wanted to have my summers off so I could Rodeo and have the same breaks/vacations that my family (hopefully someday) would have.  But, I have always loved working with kids and those with special needs and everyone kept telling me how patient, loving and what a good job I do with them – I truly do LOVE my job!
 

     Hi, I am so excited to be working at the Jr. High and High School in the Special Education department.  For the last 3 ½ years I have been at Grace Elementary and this year I was moved.  I was a little hesitant at first but I truly have grown to love these schools, the faculty, staff and administration.  I love my job, the students and the ladies I work with very closely everyday, I couldn’t do my job if it weren’t for them!

I was born and raised in Soda Springs, and continue to live on my family’s ranch North of Soda.  Being from this community all my life, I am so grateful and thankful.  I truly feel that the small/rural schools have such an advantage and are so closed knit, sometimes that is good and sometimes that can be bad.  We are all so fortunate to live where we do and to be able to attend these great schools.  Grace is a great place to work and I am so thankful for this opportunity I have had to meet and work with new people! 

 

 
 




Pam Westerberg

Special Education

 
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Janniece Brogan

Library - Online Admin

 
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