2010-2012 Winners for

UASSP Executive Board 

 

President Elect

    

         Ryck Astle  
   Layton High School

• Graduated from Utah State University
• Twenty three  years in education (All in Davis County)
• seventeen years in Administration
  
   Seven Years Assistant Principal - Bountiful High 
   Two Years Principal - North Layton Jr High
   Eight years Prinipcal - Bountiful High / Layton High 

•  Married with five children

The Utah Association of Secondary School Principals provides the leadership skills and professional development opportunities necessary for principals to successfully lead in the 21st century. UASSP has encouraged and built working relationships that are individually and organizationally unifying, strengthening, and invigorating to our profession., I have previously served on the UASSP Board as the Large High School Rep. and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career . It is an honor to be selected as a finalist for the UASSP President - Elect position.

 

      Large High School Representative

 

           

             Todd Quarnberg
       Copper Hills High School

 

I'm a small town, rural farm boy, from Scipio, Utah. I love hard work and clean air, even if it does smell a bit like cow manure. I received my Bachelor and Masters degree from Utah State University. My first job was teaching Biology to middle school students in Jordan School District. I have worked as an Assistant Principal at West Jordan, Hillcrest, and Bingham High Schools; spent three years as an Assistant Principal at Valley High School and then served as Principal of the Jordan Applied Technology Center. Currently, I am serving as Principal of Copper Hills High School. As a member of UASSP I hope we can pool experience and resources to make our schools a better place to work, and prepare our students for a highly-technical, changing world.

 

 Assistant Principal Middle School Representative  

 

                     

       Kevin Thomas
Pleasant Grove Jr. High

 

Raised in rural Michigan, I developed a love of the outdoors and enjoyed the privilege of participation throughut my youth. I have expanded an early love for education and have found great satisfaction in this field. I am happily married to Stephanie, my wife of thirteen years. We are the proud parents of triplets: Addie, Bryson, and Caitlan; Twins: Tanner and Emma; and finally Zoe. 

 

Having taught inner-city students in North Las Vegas, students in the communities of Heber Valley, and having worked with students in South Jordan and Pleasant Grove; I have an appreciation for and understanding of the complexity of the middle level adult role. As an educational leader one must gain and maintain influence, this requires a disposition to serve; I have that disposition. I have the insight, experience, and understaning to represent the varied group of middle level assistants that so ably serve the students of our State. I hope to be able to employ my skills in yor behalf. 

 

 Specialty School Representative

 

 

    Kathleen Chronister
   Mountain High School

 

 Kathleen Chronister is the Alternative Education Principal in Davis School District. She has responsibilities as Principl fo Mountain High School, Canyon Heights High School, Davis jr High School, and Adult Education. She has been in education for twenty years and is a former classroom teacher, Regional School to Careers Coordinator, Davis District curriculum specialist, and Mountain high School Assistant Principal. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a Bachelor's in Communications. She holds a Master's Degree in Education Administration from idaho State University. She has served on the UASCD board as President Elect, and President and is a member of UASSP.

 

I would like to represent the Alternative Schools on the Executive Board of UASSP to be a resouce to the board concerning the needs of at-risk students and alternative programs in the State of Utah. I have a background in curriculum, assessment, and instruction as well as five years experience working with at-risk youth. I enjoy working with my peers to develoip professional developement experiences that meet the needs of all levels in our profession. My work on the UASC board provides me with a unique experience and background to offer to te UASSP executive board.

 

  

Small Middle School Representative

(running unopposed)

 
               Will Jolley
South Sevier Middle School

• Current Principal South Sevier Middle School 2002-2010
• Past Principal Cedar Ridge Alternative High School 2000-2010
• Past Director of Adult Education Sevier School District 2000-2002
• Past Director Youth in Custody Sevier School District 2001-2002
• Principal of Ashman Elementary 1991-2000
• Principal of Salina Elementary 1988-1991
• Teacher of Outreach English for Snow College 1990
• Teacher of 5th grade at Pahvant Elementary 1987-1988
• Assistant Principal South Sevier High School 1985-1987
• Teacher South Sevier High School 1979-1987
• Member of State Steering Committee for Year-Round Schools/Extended-Day Schools 1990
• Member of State Strategic Planning Committee for Special Education (Utah's Agenda) 1991-1996
• Fellow of the Utah Principal's Academy 1991
• Fellow of the National Principal's Leadership Academy at the University of Delaware 1995-1996
• Small Middle School Representative of UASSP 2009-2010
• Current HIgh School VOlleyball and Basketball Official 1987-2010

It has always been a challege living in a rural location of the State to be informed and involved in the progress of education. Serving and working with the distinguished principals of the State has opened venues for better practices both in the office and through intentional classroom leadership. I view serving as a path to rekindle the fire.