Institute Faculty
- Office : W-213
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Bakertr@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Baker served a mission down-under, in Australia. He graduated from the U of U then attended BYU to obtain an M.R. Ed in Church History and a Ph. D in Family Studies. His experiences include, U.S. Army Chaplin, Adjunct Faculty at BYU, a seminary instructor, Institute director and instructor in three states (California, Texas, and Utah) and has co-authored two college textbooks on marriage and family as well as writing CES teacher and student manuals for Religion 234 - 235. Brother Baker believes in "teaching correct principles that help us apply doctrines of the gospel to everyday living".
- Office : E-116
- Office Hours : 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Beckstromrd@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Beckstrom is a native of Salt Lake City. He received a BA degree in Communications from the University of Utah, and an MA degree in Education from the University of Phoenix. His career in Church Education has included stops at seven Seminaries and Institutes in the Salt Lake Valley over a twenty-one-year span. He has enjoyed serving in several church callings including a mission to Sweden. Bro. Beckstrom and his wife, Dana, have two sons, one daughter, one daughter-in-law, and a dog. Brother Beckstrom's teaching is centered around helping students to think. He holds to the philosophy that revelation comes more readily when we're thinking (see D + C 9:7-8).
- Office : E-203
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Brownja@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Brown served a mission in Southern California and learned to speak Spanish. He graduated from the U of U then went on to BYU to earn a Masters degree in Library Information Science. He is currently Adjunct faculty at BYU faculty and was a seminary principal and instructor before coming to the Salt Lake University Institute. Brother Brown says "The scriptures and the teachings of the Brethren are the basic for the doctrine and principles that will guide us to the Savior. It is essential that we know and understand them by the power of the Spirit if they are to change lives".
- Office : E-111
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Callrd@ldsces.org
Biography :
After serving the Lord in Venezuela, South America, Brother Call earned history degrees at the U of U and BYU. His Masters was in Ancient Near-Eastern History. He has been a seminary instructor in Utah and an instructor at two Salt Lake Community College campuses, and a tour director in the Holy Land and Egypt. Brother Call knows that, "In teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ we share the greatest message given to man. This message can only be taught and understood through the Spirit. Each student must come to know for himself through thoughtful study, prayer and pondering, that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is true.
- Office : W-205
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : brothercase@gmail.com
Biography :
After serving a mission in Korean, Brother Case earned a degree in Korean from Brigham Young University. He also has a MaED from the University of Phoenix. He has been an instructor at the Missionary Training Center, a seminary principal and instructor in both Washington and Utah, and a tour director to Church sites. Brother Case feels that he and his students "are fellow sojourners on the earth. And that we can all learn from each other. It is the Spirit that teaches and edifies."
- Office : E-121
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Chipmanms@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Chipman attended the U of U and BYU, earning a B.A. in Speech and Sociology, and an M. Ed. in Counseling and Guidance. Before coming to the Salt Lake University Institute, he served in many CES capacities including: Coordinator in Arizona, seminary principal and instructor, CES teacher training, pre-service director, and BYU Jerusalem Center instructor in Israel. He has been adjunct faculty at BYU and a tour director to the Holy Land. He also served a mission in beautifully green England. Brother Chipman says, "Good teaching effects eternity. The real teacher is the Holy Ghost, and the classroom teacher, if in tune, creates an atmosphere where the Spirit can expand the mind, bring peace to the soul, and direction in one's life".
- Office : E119
- Office Hours : 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Copeal@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Cope is a native of Utah, but raised in the San Juaquin Valley of California. He served a mission in Peru and went to that "other school to the South." He and his wife, Debbie, have five children and nine grandchildren. He taught seminary in the Provo/Orem area before teaching Institute at UVU (that other "other school to the South). He was a coordinator in Denver, Colorado and comes to the University Institute from the Institute at SLCC. Brother Cope is "haunted" by the Lord's statement: "And your minds in times past have been darkened because of unbelief, and because you have treated lightly the things you have received-," but feels encouragement in the Lord's promise of enlightenment when we "remember the new covenant,…not only to say, but to do according to that which I have written." (D+C 84:54-57)
- Office : E-122
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Frogleycr@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Frogley has a Premed B.S. from BYU and a D.C. in Chiropractic Medicine from Palmer College. He has worked as a seminary teacher in Arizona, a CES Coordinator and Institute Director in California, and as manager of information and technology for CES in Utah. He served a mission in France. Brother Frogley believes, "Discovering truth is most exciting in mortality. The process is as sacred as the product. Effective teaching should lead the student to discovery through the Spirit. This requires that information be understood, valued, obeyed, remembered, and expanded through writing and teaching."
- Office : E-107
- Office Hours : 7:30 am. - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Hardyds@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Hardy served in the Florida Tampa Mission. Upon returning he attended the University of Utah where he obtained a B.S. in Accounting and then a M.A. in Education from Boise State University. He served as a seminary principal and instructor in Idaho before coming to the University Institute. Brother Hardy says, "Jesus is the Master Teacher and when we seek to teach the scriptures the way that He has taught, "the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of the children of men. ' (2 Nephi 33:1)"
- Office : E-119
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Jewkesjk@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Jewkes received his BS in Business Finances from the University of Utah and his MPA from BYU. He has taught Seminary in Utah and Coordinated Institute and Early Morning Seminary in New England. Before coming to the U of U Institute he was Coordinating EM Seminary and the Director of the Institute in Northern Virginia. He served his full time mission in Sacramento, Ca. He loves spending time with his family and watching and coaching his children in sports. Brother Jewkes believes that the true teacher is the spirit. And that the spirit seems to communicate the best when everyone has an opportunity to share gospel truths and insights. Sharing can take place at different levels, writing, speaking, testifying, and listening with a seeking heart so that the spirit may more fully instruct and edify.
- Office : W-214
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Linecr@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Line received his B.S. degree and M.P.A. degree from BYU. He holds a Ph. D. from Purdue University in Religious Sociology. He has worked as a seminary instructor in Utah, a coordinator and Institute director in Indiana, and also as adjunct faculty in the religion department at BYU. In addition to being a regular EFY presenter, Rob has authored various articles, essays, and given symposia presentations on LDS doctrine, history, and religious instruction. In total, he has been in Church Education for almost 16 years. He and his wife, Tami, have been married for 18 years and have five children.
- Office : W-214
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Marshalljs@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother holds a B.S. in Education from Weber State University and an M. Ed. in Secondary Administration from Brigham Young University. He has been a seminary instructor in Utah and California and an Institute director and instructor in California. He was adjunct faculty at BYU, has authored Ensign and Era magazine articles and is a CES motivational speaker. Brother Marshall says, "I love my students, the gospel, Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ foremost. I want my students to learn who they are and to love their Father and His Son, Jesus. Studying the Gospel in a friendly, interesting, Spirit-filled environment will help accomplish that goal. My Passion is to try to see that happen in my classroom."
- Office : W-116
- Office Hours : 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Mayskr@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Mays holds a B.A. from the U of U and a M.A. from BYU, both in Organizational Communication. He has worked as a seminary teacher and principal, and instructional designer in the Central CES office, and an Institute teacher in both Arizona and Utah at the Salt Lake Community College. He loves to travel to Church history sites and take photos, which shares freely. He has contributed over 1700 images to the Religious Education Image Archive collection linked to the LDS Church and CES websites, and has published articles and images in books, magazines, and documentaries. He has served missions in Italy and at the Museum of Church History and Art in SLC.
- Office : E-105
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Petersonja@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Peterson has obtained 3 degrees in History - a B.A. from Utah State University, an M.A. from BYU, and a Ph.D. from Arizona State University. He has been adjunct faculty at BYU, an archivist for the Church historical department, and a tour director to Europe and Church history sites. He was a seminary principal and instructor and a CES coordinator in Arizona, and a seminary instructor in Utah. He served a mission in Denmark. Brother Peterson believes "teaching the scriptures in their historical context allows a much richer background from which to draw parallels to help individuals apply the principles of the gospel in our lives. I try to create an atmosphere where the student can be both intellectually and spiritually edified."
- Office : W-123
- Office Hours : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Pollgl@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Poll has been a director of "Especially for Youth" and a religion instructor and adjunct faculty at BYU. He has also taught seminary and institute. Following missionary service in Peru, he obtained a B.A. in history at Weber State University and an M.A. in history at Weber State University and an M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies at BYU. Brother Poll's philosophy about teaching - "I believe that the Holy Spirit is the only real teacher. My responsibility is to create an atmosphere where the Spirit can testify to my students. A typical class includes explaining the doctrines of the Church as found in the scriptures, giving students the opportunity to share their feelings about how these principles work in their lives and sharing my testimony."
- Office : W-108
- Office Hours : 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Readingrm@ldsces.org
Biography :
Following his mission to Brazil, Brother Reading attended BYU, earning a B.A. in Communications. He also has an M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. Before joining the faculty of the Salt Lake University Institute he was a seminary principal and instructor. Brother Reading strives to "assist students to discover and understand gospel principles and apply them in their lives. As students apply gospel principles, they will be better prepared to successfully meet life." Brother Reading and his wife, Marianne have six children and four grandchildren. He loves to read, walk, and do almost anything active outdoors.
- Office : W-018
- Office Hours : 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Robinsonrl@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Robinson has B.S degrees in Zoology and Chemistry and a M.Ed. in Educational Media and Administration from BYU. He served a mission in California and has been a seminary principal and instructor, and worked on the CES Audio-Visual team in the Central Office, and has taught institute. Brother Robinson follows the admonition from the Doctrine and Covenants 43:8-9. "And now, behold, I give unto you a commandment, that when ye are assembled together ye shall instruct and edify each other, that ye may know how to act and direct my church, how to act upon the points of my law and commandments, which I have given. And thus ye shall be instructed in the law of my church, and be sanctified by that which ye have received, and ye shall bind yourselves to act in all holiness before me."
- Office : W-016
- Office Hours : 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Schanksp@ldsces.org
Biography :
After serving as a missionary in Korea, Brother Schank attended UNLV, earning a B.A. in Music History and Literature. He went on to earn a Maters of Music degree from BYU and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from ASU, both in Choral Conducting. Brother Schank has taught Seminary in Nevada and Utah, and Institute in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. He has directed numerous Institute choirs, University choirs at BYU and ASU, and has served as assistant choursmaster for the Phoenix Symphony. He is the current Music Coordinator for the Church Educational System. Brother Schank believes, the scriptures contain the Words of Life. Like an iron rod, they lead us to the Tree of Life Jesus Christ. The scriptures plant the Tree in us. What is more, they make us like the Tree.
- Office : E-104
- Office Hours : 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Schwabcm@ldsces.org
Biography :
Teaching Philosophy: My personal philosophy of teaching is that the teacher is the Holy Ghost and under it's influence, I involve the students in a learning, discovering and sharing experience. My responsibility is the same as the students in my class. We must both be worthy of promptings of the Spirit, recognize it, record it and share it and then apply it to our real life situations, circumstances and needs. The emphasis for OUR class is preparation, studying, identifying and understanding doctrines and principles, seeing applications and taking these truths into our hearts and then living these truths in every aspect of our lives. They will then be better prepared, strengthened, focused, converted and have a more powerful resolve to live what they know and can then share with others.
- Office : W-109
- Office Hours : 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Skoubyedb@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Skoubye was born in Salt Lake City, raises in Sandy, Utah and graduated from Jordan High School. He receives his BS from the University of Utah in Political Science and later his MPA from BYU. He served in the Montana-Wyoming Mission spending most of his time in Idaho. Before coming to the Institute at the University of Utah he was a seminary teacher and seminary principal in the Salt Lake Valley, and a coordinator in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. He is married to the delight of his life, the former Jilia Hendricks. They have four children and seven grandchildren. Brother Skoubye believes that the greatest verse on teaching is found in DandC 88:122. Therefore his classes are structures in such a way that every class member is invited to participate. He feels that he has learned more from the students than they will ever know.
- Office : W-115
- Office Hours : 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Thunellte@ldsces.org
Biography :
After serving a mission in Switzerland, Brother Thunell attended BYU where he obtained B.S. degrees in Sociology and German and an M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum Instruction. He then earned a Ph.D. in Career Guidance and Development from Colorado State University. He has been an Institute director and instructor in Tennessee and Colorado, a seminary instructor, Institute associate director and instructor in Utah. He has also been a Holy Land tour director. Brother Thunell says, "My desire is to teach by the Spirit, to edify and uplift students through teaching of the scriptures, the history of the Church, and the words of the prophets; so that each student will have a vision of , enthusiasm for, and desire to be a part of the great work of the Restoration."
- Office : E-123
- Office Hours : 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Tippettslw@ldsces.org
Biography :
Brother Tippetts attended BYU, obtaining three degrees - a B.A. in History, an M.A. in Family Relations, and an Ed. D in Curriculum and Instruction. He has written a book and various magazine articles and was adjunct faculty at BYU. He served a mission in Florida and has been a CES coordinator in Tennessee, an institute instructor in Idaho and has worked as a seminary instructor, an institute instructor and director, and a CES area director in Utah. Brother Tippetts believes that "students learn best when they are intimately involved in the classroom experience through thinking, discussing, and writing. The Spirit of God is essential for the kind of learning which not only affects the mind, but also the real source of behavior change".
- Office : E-108
- Office Hours : 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Office Phone : 801-582-6506
- Email : Virgintd@ldsces.org
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Biography :
Following a mission in France and Switzerland, Brother Wilcox attended BYU, obtaining a B.A. in English. He then earned an M.A. from Arizona State University and a Ph. D. at University of Colorado, both in Education. He has written numerous books and various magazine articles, guided tours to Europe, the Holy Land, Central America, China, and Church History sites. He was Assistant Professor of Ancient Scripture department at BYU, taught seminary in Arizona and Canada, and was an institute director and instructor in Colorado. Brother Wilcox says, "Applying the scriptures to the life of the students has always been my major goal."