Institute Faculty

Biography :
Brother Jenson grew up in Southern Utah and served a mission in Ireland (he counts that as his active military duty!) As a missionary he developed a passion for teaching others the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has been employed by Church Education since 1974 and has enjoyed the challenge and variety of teaching Seminary and Institute in different locations including Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Illinois, and finally here in Sunny Southern California. Brother Jenson received a Bachelors degree in Sociology from SUU and Masters Degree in Family Life Education from BYU. He and his wife, Terri, are the parents of four children and are especially happy to have this opportunity to get to know and teach the students at the Fullerton West Institute.

Biography :
Bro. Paniagua was born in Mexico and served a mission in the Yucatan Peninzula, Mexico. He received his Bachelors degree from CSUF and Master from BYU in the field of Spanish America Literatures and Pedagogy. He also has a certificate from UCI in ESL. He has been employed by Church Education since 1992 and served as Institute Director in Santa Ana Institute for 14 years. He is in his 7th year as a bishop in the Santa Ana 10th ward. He is married to Maria Lourdes and has 6 wonderful children. He has many interests. He loves to travel with family, plays chess, classical and electric guitar, soccer and foots ball. He enjoys having friends and getting to know new students. He is also passionate about teaching and spending time with the youth of the church.