Dowdle, Lord Steve
Lord Dowdle has been teaching at Maeser since the school’s second year. He is a graduate from UVU in the English education program and a long-time Bardolator (someone who idolizes William Shakespeare’s works). He grew up in Utah Valley, graduating from Timpanogos High School. Nowadays, he enjoys writing, reading, playing video games, painting miniatures, learning […]
Ure, Laura
I attended Utah State University and majored in History Teaching with minors in Political Science, Latin, and Dairy Science. I earned a Master of Arts degree from Ashland University in American History and Government. I have taught for 15 years, 14 years at Maeser Prep.
Cotton, Kennady
Science and ELL Teaching Assistant
Keene, Mary
Mary is a dedicated Special Education educator, having served the Maeser community for over ten years. Her commitment to the field is rooted in a deeply personal journey, which began when she became a mother to a child with special needs. Mary initially earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Psychology, but later pursued […]
Simmons, Dustin
Mr. Simmons teaches Socratic Seminar and coaches the high school soccer teams in addition to being Dean of Students. He holds a BA in Classics (BYU), as well as a MA in Comparative Studies with a Classics emphasis (BYU). His favorite book is Homer’s Iliad.
Slade, Stefanie
Stefanie Slade holds a degree in Biology Education from Brigham Young University and a master’s in Chemistry from Western Governors University. Her core philosophy, reinforced while teaching at a private school, is that students thrive when they are empowered to choose their educational path, supported by high expectations, to foster a genuine desire to learn. […]
Halley, Emily
I teach 8th grade U.S. History and 11th grade Socratic, and I’m passionate about helping students think boldly, write clearly, and see themselves in the stories of the past. I’m now in my fifth year of teaching—my fourth here at Maeser—and I focus on developing students’ historical thinking skills, helping them analyze sources, understand context, […]
Pardew, Jonathan
Jonathan Pardew is a CTE educator at Maeser Prep, teaching Web Development, Computer Programming, Digital Literacy, and Digital Photography. He is passionate about helping students develop real-world creative and technical skills and loves creating hands-on, project-based learning experiences. Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Entertainment Arts & Engineering.
Shields, Natalie
Mrs. Shields has been teaching Mandarin Chinese and dance at Maeser for four years. She has built the program to now include Chinese 3 and AP Chinese as well as creating the dance program here at Maeser. After learning her Chinese in Taiwan, she graduated with her degree from Brigham Young University. In addition to […]
Harmor, Travis
I have been a part of the Maeser family for 16 years now. Time flies when you’re having fun.