Institute Faculty
- Office : Fullerton Institute
- Office Hours : By Appointment
- Office Phone : (714) 871-5421
- Email : johnsondl@ldsces.org
Biography :
Damon Larry Johnson was raised in Fountain Valley, California. Married to Rebecca Ellen Thomas, they are the parents of 4 children: Parker (7), Ellen (5), Bryant (3), and Leah (6 months). Brother Johnson graduated from Brigham Young University with BA in English, MEd in Educational Leadership and Foundations, and a Graduate minor degree in Choral Conducting. He has taught for Seminaries and Institutes in the Church Educational System for 8 years at Springville Jr. Seminary, Provo Seminary, and most recently at the Orem Institute of Religion (adjacent to UVU), and Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. He loves teaching the scriptures, singing and directing choral music, playing basketball, and attending BYU athletic events with his whole family.
- Office : Fullerton Institute
- Office Hours : M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : (714) 871-5421
- Email : nielseng@ldsces.org
Biography :
Gerald Nielsen has worked for CES for 34 years. Twenty-two of those years as a released time seminary teacher. He spent 18 years working in Utah, 10 years in the State of Washington, and 6 years in California. Gerald and his wife, Karen Sue, reside in Tustin California. They have 8 children: 4 boys and 4 girls.