Rachel Harris Hill

6328 W. Fish Lake Drive, West Jordan, Utah, 84081 (801) 557-9529 rachel.hill@canyonsdistrict.org

Education
Utah State University Logan, Utah December 1998
Bachelor of Science in Science Education

University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah June 2004
Masters in Teaching and Learning

Utah State University Logan, Utah June 2015
Doctoral Degree Program in Education with Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction

Teaching and Leadership Experience
Evidence-Based Learning Canyons School District: Sandy, Utah 2009 Present
Provided professional development for teachers related to science curriculum mapping
and content, co-teaching methods and supports, problem-solving, high-yielding practices
(HYPE), grouping and scaffolding, Early Warning Systems, School-wide Positive
Behavior and Supports, JPAS/CTESS teacher evaluation systems, content-integration,
middle school teaming, and CSDs instructional priorities and academic framework.
Team Lead for SALTA/Gifted and Talented (Secondary) and Secondary Team
Building Leadership Team Member
o Eastmont Middle School
o Alta High School

School of Teacher Education and Leadership USU: Logan, Utah 2008 2009
Taught Elementary Science Methods course to pre-service teachers

Olympus High School Granite School District: Salt Lake City, Utah 2002 2008
Taught science courses to grade 9-12 students: Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Debate,
Biology, and AP Biology
New teacher mentor as well as mentor to student teachers

Kearns High School Granite School District: Salt Lake City, Utah 1999 2002
Taught science courses to grade 9-12 students: Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Debate,
Biology, AP Biology
New teacher mentor as well as mentor to student teachers

License and Qualifications
Administrative/Supervisory K12 June 2014
Granite School District Mentor Endorsement 2007
Utah Educator License Level 2: 2003
o Science (Biology, Chemistry, & Environmental) and Speech

Awards
PEJEP Teacher Award 2008
Scholarship Award: 2000
o Macromolecular Teacher Resource Institute (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)
References

Dr. Hollie Pettersson
Director of Evidence Based Learning (Secondary Schools), Canyons School District
9150 S. 500 W. Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-5070
hollie.petterson@canyonsdistrict.org

Ms. Amber Roderick-Landward
Director of Evidence Based Learning (Elementary Schools), Canyons School District
9150 S. 500 W. Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-5070
amber.roderick-landward@canyonsdistrict.org

Mrs. Jan Sterzer
Former Principal, Eastmont Middle School, Canyons School District
10804 N. 5750 W. Highland, UT 84003
(801) 403-4293
jansterzer@gmail.com

Ms. Stacy Kurtzhals
Principal, Eastmont Middle School, Canyons School District
10100 S. 1300 E. Riverton, UT 84094
(801) 826-7001
stacy.kurtzhals@canyonsdistrict.org

Mr. Justin Matagi
Assistant Principal, Alta High School, Canyons School District
11055 S. Hawk Highway (1000 E.), Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-5613
justin.matagi@canyonsdistrict.org