Mrs. Adamic
-Director julie@johnhancockcs.org http://www.johnhancockcs.org Mrs. Adamic began her education
career at Dixon Middle School in Provo back in 1989 while attending
BYU. She started as a math assistant but was quickly asked to
step in as a language arts intern mid-year when a staff member
left. After graduating and receiving her teaching degree she
took on additional responsibilities and served as a team
leader. Her time at Dixon served her well since it was there
that she was introduced to the middle school concept and taught to make
every effort to reach each child. Mrs.
Orton - Kindergarten Connie Orton graduated from Brigham Young University in 1986 with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. She recently completed her Early Childhood Education Endorsement with the State of Utah. While her children were young she volunteered in their elementary classrooms. Later she established her own preschool where she taught for three years before joining the staff at John Hancock Charter School in March of 2004. She lives in Pleasant Grove with her husband Sterling and four of their five children Kimberly, Jennifer, Chelsea and Jonathan. Besides being a Mom, she also enjoys working with a youth group, gardening and reading. Mrs.
Bunker - First Grade My name is Tatum Bunker. I graduated from Southern Utah University in 1999 earning a B.S. in Elementary Education, with concentrations in math and music. After graduation, I alternated between teaching and being a stay at home mom. I have taught 2nd grade, in a K-1-2 combined class and as a music specialist. I currently teach 1st grade at John Hancock and LOVE it everyday!! I also love spending time with my husband, Derek and our four children. We like to go boating together when the weather cooperates. When I get a spare minute to myself I like to scrapbook, read and take long naps. Mrs.
Rogers - Second Grade Ms.
Wang - Third Grade Mrs. Siebert - Fourth Grade Mrs. Short - Fifth Grade I began teaching 6th grade at Ivy Hall Academy in February, 2002. Before that, I taught as a substitute teacher for 8 years in Long Beach, Washington. I graduated from BYU in Secondary Ed, 2002. My emphasis was History and English as a Second Language. I have taught piano and voice for more than 15 years and performed in several choirs and piano recitals at college. While living in Long Beach, I organized “The Peninsula Children’s Choir”, a non-profit choir. As President and Director, we performed at many state competitions, parades, and public parties. Disney Land was a highlight for the 100 children voice choir, as was our annual Christmas Play/musical. I love music and find ways to use it in my teaching. I have five children, three boys and two girls ages 17,16,15,14 & 2. In my spare time I love to garden, hike, play the piano, scrap book and to cook. I love teaching. I love the smiles, laughter, and sharing with the children on a daily basis. I can’t think of a better way to share my talents than with 5th graders! Mrs. Ballard - Sixth Grade Diane Ballard graduated from The University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1980 with a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education, specializing in Special Education. After raising a family of two girls and three boys, she started teaching 6th grade at John Hancock Charter School in October, 2002. She states that she has been working hard and immensely enjoying herself ever since! Mrs. Ballard and her husband have been residents of American Fork for twenty years. Each of her children have attended schools in the area, including: Barrett Elementary, American Fork Jr. High, Mountain Ridge Jr. High, American Fork High, Lone Peak High, Liahona, JHCS, UCAS, UVSC, and University of Utah. Mrs. Ballard believes that awakening curiosity and having high expectations is the key to educating. Mrs. Williams - Seventh Grade Jan Williams was born in Los Angeles and spent her growing up years in North Hollywood, California and Houston, Texas. She has since lived in a variety of places including Colorado, Maryland, and now Utah. Jan is married to Dave and they have five children and five grandchildren. Jan received her B.A. in Elementary Education from Metropolitan State College in Denver, Colorado in 1979. She substituted and then taught 6th grade for a few years choosing then to stay home with her children. Jan recertified last year in order to return to teaching. She is enjoying being back in the classroom! In her spare time Jan likes to travel. She spent six weeks in Thailand last summer where she climbed a waterfall, rode an elephant, and thoroughly enjoyed the Thai culture. She also enjoys reading, gardening, and spending lots of time with her grandchildren.Mrs. Neider - Eighth Grade I graduated from Ricks College in 1987 with an Associates Degree in Elementary Education and from Brigham Young University in 1989 with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. I taught 1st, 3rd, and 6th grades, in Utah, for 3 years before our family moved to California, where we then lived for 10 years. While in California, I took time off from teaching and enjoyed staying home and being a mom. I served in the PTA of my children’s elementary school of 1, 525+ students though, as Treasurer and President. I have also tutored students in math over the last 8 years. I currently live in Cedar Hills, with my husband Shawn, and 4 children, Megan, Brendon, Caden and Corbin. I thoroughly love teaching 8th grade. I am happy to be a part of John Hancock Charter School’s pursuit of excellence in education.Mrs. Call - Reading Specialists Kim Call was born and raised in San Diego, California. After high school, she attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho where she received an associates degree in 1987. She then worked at Sea World, San Diego to save money for a mission to Honuduras, C.A. for the LDS Church. Upon returning home, she taught Spanish to outgoing missionaries, for three years, while finishing her schooling at BYU. In 1991, she received her BS in Elementary Education. Kim met her husband, Curtis, at BYU and while he was finishing school, she taught in the Special Education Department at an inner city school in Salt Lake City. Next she taught two years at Cascade Elementary School in Orem, Utah. She served as a Reading, Math and Language Arts teacher, and a PE Specialist. Kim took eight years off from teaching to be a full-time mom to four children, Mandi, Marshall, Megan, and Makayla. At the same time she worked on an Early Childhood endorsement which focused greatly on early reading skills. She has also taught preschool. Currently, Kim is the Reading Specialist/Coach at JHCS. She has served two years in this position and has kept up on her training by attending many Reading and Literacy Conferences. Kim loves to read, learn new things, hike the mountains and spend time with her family. She enjoys working with the teachers at JHCS whom she says, "Are amazing!" She also loves to see struggling readers catch up and read at grade level. "It is a joy," she exclaims. "It makes my job so worthwhile!"Mrs. Tripp - Music |