Faculty & Staff
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Clay Jones
PRINCIPAL
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Clay Jones was born in Oklahoma City. He moved to Memphis at the ripe old age of 11 when his father became a professor at the University of Memphis. Jones prepped at Christian Brothers High School where he lettered in football and wrestling. Upon graduation he attended the University of Memphis where he earned a counseling degree.
Jones entered the business world after graduation, but returned to the University of Memphis to obtain his master’s degree in teaching. Jones began his coaching career at Christian Brothers High School where he was an assistant football and wrestling coach.
Clay and his wife, Susan, then moved to Utah for the outdoor lifestyle. They celebrated the birth of their first born, William Clayton Jones, in April of 2005 and the birth of their second, Gabriel Thomas Jones, in February 2007. They settled into their home in Sandy and Jones worked as a teacher, coach, advisor, and wore many hats during that tenure at Juan Diego CHS, but 10 years later moved to Ogden after Jones took the job as the BIG Cheese at St. Joe! Jones and his family love the Ogden community and Saint Joseph!
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Alex Salvo
VICE PRINCIPAL & DEAN OF STUDENTS
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Alex Salvo was born in the beautiful country of Chile. Ogden has been Salvo’s hometown for the past 30 years and Saint Joseph Catholic High School his vocation for education for the past 27.
Salvo loves adventure and sports. Soccer is his passion and he cheers for his favorite teams (Barcelona, Cobreloa, and Real Salt Lake). Salxo retired from coaching soccer after coaching the St. Joseph girls soccer team for 26 years. In 2013 he had the privilege and honor to be selected as the National Girls Soccer Coach of the Year by the National Federation of High Schools Association. During his tenure, SJCHS girls soccer won three State Championship and was the runner-up three times as well.
Salvo has a passion for traveling to unknown places, experiencing new cultures and nature. Salvo strongly believes in the mission of Catholic education. His favorite quote is from Blessed Basil Moreau (Founder of the Holy Cross Order): “We shall always place education side-by-side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart. While we prepare useful citizens for society, we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare citizens for heaven.”
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Jessica Aydlette
ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS & FACULTY
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Physics
Computer Programming
Engineering
Int. Algebra IIJessica Aydlette grew up in Christiansburg, VA located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She obtained her bachelor's degree (Marketing and Economics) from Redford University. She also has a MBA and has completed all the coursework and is working on her dissertation for her doctorate. Prior to moving to Ogden during the summer of 2022, Aydlette taught 15 years in Charleston, SC and Hawaii. She has taught courses in a variety of areas including Engineering and has built and grown several DECA chapters. She is married to her best friend, Josh, and has two daughters, Lily and Freya. The Aydlette family has a labradoodle, Millie, and three cats including the 25 pound “Big Walt”. When not in the classroom, Aydlette likes to explore the area (especially all the lakes), go shopping, art and crafts, and spending time with her family.
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Alicia Behnken
FACULTY
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Spanish
Alicia Behnken was born and raised in Nicaragua. She moved to the United States in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management, earned a master’s degree in Business Administration, and earned her teaching license from the State of Utah in World Languages. She has also received her Graduate Teaching Certificate at Weber State with a World Language Endorsement. She is also enrolled for her Doctorate Degree in Education Leadership. Behnken is married to William Behnken and are the proud parents of Natalia, Cristiana and Jacob. When not teaching, she loves to travel, clean, garden, and spend a lot of time in the outdoors with her husband and dogs in St. George.
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Hannah Elmer
FACULTY
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English
Hannah Elmer grew up in a military family and lived on the East Coast and in Europe before ending up in Ogden, Utah. She received a bachelor’s degree in English from Weber State University and recently completed a Master of Arts in English degree and graduate teaching certificate from Weber State. She enjoyed teaching introductory writing courses at the university during her master’s program. Elmer is married to her best friend, Chaz, and together they have two spunky daughters. Her passions include lifelong learning and endurance running. Elmer teaches English 9, 10, 11, and Creative Writing.
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Kevin Fendrick
FACULTY
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Honors Math
Kevin Fendrick attended Saint Joseph Catholic elementary and high school. Shortly after graduation, Kevin joined the faculty at St. Joseph Catholic High School. Since then, he has also worked as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Mathematics at Weber State University and an administrator in the Student Affairs Division at Weber State, where he hired and trained math and science tutors and oversaw tutor certification for the entire university.
Aside from teaching and studying mathematics, Kevin is an avid mountain biker and disc golfer. Kevin also enjoys reading fiction and learning about science and scientific research. Kevin’s wife, Heidi, is a librarian for the state of Utah and they have two daughters.
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Patricia Godoy
FACULTY
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Biology
AP Biology
AP Research
ForensicsPatricia Godoy is a Biologist with a master’s degree and PhD in Biological Science. She is from Brazil and taught at the university level for many years before moving to the United States. Godoy has been teaching at St. Joseph since 2018 where she teaches Biology, AP Biology, AP Research, and Anatomy and Physiology. God has given her a great love for teaching and for the students she has had the opportunity to teach. She loves spending time with her husband and two wonderful daughters. She also enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, reading, and hiking.
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Jay Hart
FACULTY
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AP Literature
Humanities & GovernmentJay Hart, who, rumor has it, legally changed his first name to “Mister,” long ago fooled Kent State University into granting him two undergraduate degrees in history and Social Studies Education. The ruse continued at the Pennsylvania State University, the University of Washington, and University of Utah, where he finagled several graduate degrees in English, Education, and US History, and did enough work on two PhDs for reasonable people to wonder what’s wrong with him.
Somehow he’s managed to teach for 40 years at two otherwise fine private high schools, but he may be most successful in his wine appreciation courses for the local arts association, since those students actually enjoy the homework.
To borrow from Douglas Adams, Hart is mostly harmless, save for that annoying tendency to write about himself in the third person, and enjoys mucking about in the dirt he calls a garden.
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Lillia Horrocks
COUNSELOR
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Lillia Horrocks graduated from Weber State with a bachelor's in Social Work and is currently pursuing a LCSW degree (licensed clinical social worker). She loves working students and helping them achieve their goals. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
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Jessica Jones
ADVANCEMENT & MARKETING DIR.
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Born and raised in the Ogden area, Jessica Jones attended both St. Joseph Catholic Elementary and High School. She received a BS in Communications in 2004 and a BS in Criminal Justice in 2012 at Weber State. She also received a BS in Sociology at the University of Utah in 2007. She and her husband, Adam, have two sons that attend Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary. Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
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Will Kerschen
FACULTY
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Theology
Will Kerschen is a native of Kansas and a graduate of the University of Kansas (go Jayhawks!) with a degree in psychology. Following graduation, he spent several years serving in college campus ministry, and later working with teenagers in the foster care system. He spent two years as a seminarian for the diocese of Wichita, Kansas, studying for the Catholic priesthood. Kerschen is now pursuing a master’s degree in theology through the Echo program at the University of Notre Dame. His hobbies include playing sports, reading, and following KU basketball. He is excited to experience living in the mountains for the first time, and to do some hiking and skiing.
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Kari Lane
REGISTRAR, ADMISIONS, ALUMNI
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Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kari Lane's family moved to Utah after purchasing a manufacturing company. They have enjoyed making Utah their home since then. Kari is the mother of three busy teenagers and she enjoys traveling.
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Roxy Linares
CAFETERIA MANAGER
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Roxy Linares was born in El Salvador on a beautiful beach Playa El Cuco. She enjoys serving her students and seeing their smiles. Her greatest achievement has been seeing her daughter graduate from St. Joseph and then starting veterinary school the fall of 2022 at Broadview University. She enjoys fishing, gardening, crafting, and walking in her neighborhood.
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Chad Loosemore
FACULTY
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History
MathChad Loosemore has a BS in History and Math from Weber State University. He was cut from his high school basketball team. Failed as a professional golfer. Found the love of my life. The subject of Carly Simon’s “You’re so vain.” Lover of this life. Trying to earn Heaven. Sports fanatic; but favorite teams change a lot. Loves Mahler, Beethoven, Respighi, and Tenreiro. Italian taste buds. Four eyes.
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Benito Magana
HEAD OF MAINTENANCE
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Benito Magana has been a part of our St. Joseph community for over 20 years. He is beloved on campus taking care of all of the facilities.He is the proud parent of four St. Joseph High School graduates. He loves his garden and his grandchildren.
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Kayla Morris
ATHLETIC TRAINER
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Kayla Morris grew up and graduated from White River High school in Buckley, WA. She attended Weber State University, where she fell in love with the Ogden, UT area and graduated in 2021 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Therapy.
She continued her education in Pocatello, ID at Idaho State University (Go Bengals!) and received her Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training in May of 2023.
Kayla is the mother two amazing little children and loves her little family. She loves all athletics, but especially baseball (Go Dodgers), Harry Styles, and spending time with her family. Kayla enjoys being the Athletic Trainer at Saint Joseph, providing care and help to our student athletes.
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Cecilia Moya
CAMPUS MINISTRY, ESL, STUDENT RESOURCES
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Cecilia Moya has worked with all age groups from elementary to high school teaching ESL, Special Education and behavioral skills. These experiences have helped her grow in her career and in personal life. She is the youth minister for Saint Joseph Catholic Church. She loves to teach, learn, hike, travel and dance.
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Dan Perez
FACULTY
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Theology
Daniel Perez is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Theology. Though he was born in Florida, Perez’s family is Ecuadorian, growing up in Ecuador up to his college years. Presently, Perez is pursuing a Master of Arts in Theology through the University of Notre Dame’s Echo Program. This is a program which provides an opportunity to pursue graduate studies while actively serving the Church. It is through this program that Perez arrived in Ogden to serve as a teacher. He is happy to be part of the Jayhawk community.
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Scott Reinhard
FINANCE MANAGER, HR
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scottreinhard@stjosephutah.com
Born in western Colorado, Scott Reinhard was raised in the Salt Lake Valley. After graduating from the Waterford School, he attended Weber State University and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Music. It was during this time that he met and married his wife, Cynthia. After being hired at St. Joseph, Reinhard returned to Weber State to earn his master’s degree in Accounting. His hobbies and passions include music, reading, the Jazz, and being in nature. Scott and his wife have three children and live in (and love) Ogden.
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Jesse Smout
FACULTY
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Visual Arts
MarketingMeet Jesse, or as some students know him: Bob Ross 2.0. The teacher who constantly hears, “Uh, you’re not Ms. Barker.” Jesse has his Bachelor's degree from Weber State in PR & Advertising, with a minor in Art. He also manages the high school’s website, social media & assists in the school’s marketing efforts.
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Mandy Starr
FACULTY
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Sports Medicine
Psychology
Anatomy & Physiology
HealthMandy Starr grew up on a farm in Oregon with three older brothers and too many animals to count. She was a professional dancer (Tap and Schootich Highland) for 12 years, and still considers dance her “first love”. She attended Southern Oregon University graduating with a Bachelor of Science and moved to Utah to attend Westminster College where she received her master’s degree in Teaching. She has four children and an amazing husband who is in the Utah National Guard. When she is not teaching, chasing her own kids, or dancing you will find her in the barn with her animals. She is the girliest tomboy you will ever meet and truly believes that you can be anything you are willing to work hard enough to achieve.
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Alfonso Tenreiro
FACULTY
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Music
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Alfonso Tenreiro received his musical training in Composition, Choral Conducting and Organ from Indiana University in Bloomington, where he was Assistant Instructor in his field.
Tenreiro’s compositions have been performed and recorded in Venezuela and the United States. His work, Guri, was recorded in the CD Venezuelan Classics of the 20th Century by the Caracas Symphony Orchestra in 1989. Another CD, Tenreiro by Riazuelo, was recorded in 1992 also by the Caracas Symphony Orchestra containing a collection of some of his symphonic works: Aluminum from Caroní, Concertino for Harp and Strings, Memories of the Centaur, Fountains, and Image of Light. T
enreiro is the Music Director at Saint Joseph Catholic High School and Elementary School, Saint Florence Catholic Church (Huntsville), and Holy Family Catholic Church (for Saturday Masses). He also continues his activities as a professional Composer. His compositions are performed locally by Chamber Orchestra Ogden, Ogden Camerata and Next Ensemble. He also enjoys cooking and spending quality time with his family.
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Wade Thompson
FACULTY
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Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry/StatisticsWade Thompson was born and raised in Ogden, Utah and graduated from Universal Technical Institute in the “Top Gun” club (10 highest performing students in the school). He has owned and operated a local HVAC business since 1994.
For more than a decade, Thompson served as the Training Director and Senior Trainer for the State of Utah Department of Housing, Intermountain Weatherization Training Center, board member of the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) Trainers Consortium, board member of the Energy Outwest Committee (EOW).
Thompson is married to his wife, Jennifer, and they have a son, Richard - 2022 alum, who became part of the Saint Joseph community when he started kindergarten. When not working Thompson enjoys taking road trips, working on vintage muscle cars, hunting, fly fishing, building custom fly rods, camping — just about anything out in God’s Country — and training/playing with his German Shepard, Kenai.
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Kory Ulle
FACULTY
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Physical Science
Kory Ulle was born in sunny San Diego, CA in 1985 and moved to Ogden in 2018. He attended Bonita Vista High School, graduating in 2003. Ulle went to California State University San Marcos, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a focus on Science Education in 2016.
During his time at CSUSM, Ulle worked on researching non-classical crystallization, specifically studying the mechanisms by which shellfish craft their Calcium Carbonate exoskeletons under the wise tutelage of Dr. Michael Schmidt.
Ulle enjoys gaming of both the physical and video varieties. He also is an avid snowboarder and soccer player.
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Cindy White
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
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Director of Student Leadership
Head Volleyball CoachCindy White was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. Graduating from Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s degree in Business, she was a dual-sport athlete playing volleyball and softball. Mrs. White has been the head volleyball coach since 1992 earning many titles: Region Champions 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2021, State Champions 2013, and UHSAA 2A Coach of the Year 2020. Both of White’s children are “lifers” of St. Joseph. Cindy enjoys camping and spending time with her family and dogs.
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Rose Ybaben
COUNSELOR
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Rose Ybaben is the counselor at Saint Joseph Catholic High School. She has a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management with a minor in Psychology and a master's degree in Counseling. She has been part of the Saint Joseph community for about 9 years; first at the elementary school and now at the high school. “I absolutely LOVE my job! When I am not working, I am cooking, hiking, spending time with my family, or cheering for my favorite baseball team '- THE CUBBIES!”