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Board of Education Approves Appointment of new Alta High Assistant Principal

The Canyons Board of Education has approved the appointment of Braxton Thornley as a new Assistant Principal at Alta High.

With the appointment, Thornley, who was honored in 2022 by the Jordan Education Foundation as the JSD Outstanding Educator of the Year, will join Principal Ken Rowley’s team at the home of the Hawks.

Thornley will replace Steve Bailey, a retired veteran CSD administrator who was serving in a temporary administrative capacity at Alta.

Before completing his administrative internships in five school districts, Thornley worked as a senior technology trainer and product manager at the Utah Education Network. Previously, he was a digital teaching and learning instructional coach and English teacher in the Jordan School District.

The Board voted for Thornley’s proposed appointment at the regular meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. 

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Lucie Chamberlain

Alta View Elementary

If a movie about super teachers were ever made, Lucie Chamberlain would be a prime candidate for a leading role. Fortunately for her kindergarten students at Alta View Elementary, she already thrives in a supporting role for them. Parents thank her for being a “super teacher.” She is also described as an “amazing colleague.” Whether students need help in the classroom or from home while sick, Lucie goes above and beyond to help them learn, overcome fears, and feel important and cared for. Lucie is the reason a number of kids went from hating school to loving it, according to parents. The way she exudes patience, sweetness, positive energy, and love for her students with special needs melts is appreciated and admired. One parent noted: “Both my kids wish she could be their teacher forever.” Another added:  “She treats every student like their learning and their feelings are her priority.” Super teacher, indeed!

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