Faculty & Staff
Our faculty and staff are incredible!
Matt Bardsley
Principal
I have been teaching seminary for almost 20 years. I am married to my best friend, Aubrey, and we have 2 amazing kids - Cohen and Eden. I love running, music, and anything creative. I have a passion for teaching, especially the gospel of Jesus Christ, and love being able to testify of Him and His gospel to youth and young adults every single day!
bardsleyMC@churchofjesuschrist.org
LeAnne Brennan
I was born in New Zealand and raised in Washington State. I have 7 siblings, have traveled to 47 countries while I was a tour director for 12 years, was a river guide for 5 years, an adventure guide in Sicily for 1 summer, a guide for the 2002 Winter Olympics VIP’s for 2 weeks, and served an 18-month mission in Hungary. I’ve taught seminary and institute for 12 years at Bingham, Corner Canyon, and Alta High Schools, and the Sandy Institute. I was also a field writer for the Curriculum Department of Seminaries and Institutes for 3 years. That’s a lot of numbers, but the most important number to me is 2011. That’s the year Jesus Christ changed my life, and the reason I teach seminary today. I love Him.
Caleb Callister
I’m Brother Callister.
I am madly in-love with my wife Eden, who I was married to in December of 2023. I enjoy singing, dancing (I ballroom danced my way through high school) and playing my accordion. I am currently pursuing a degree in business at SLCC. Most importantly, I love my Savior Jesus Christ. He is my friend and my strength.
Ashley Flake
I’m Sister Flake! I am from Minnesota. I moved to Utah to attend Utah State University (go Aggies!) in 2016. I graduated with a Physics teaching degree. I served my mission in Hawaii, with my primary assignment at the temple visitors center in Laie. I love traveling, camping, playing ice hockey, writing music, playing pickleball, and learning new things!
Will Hjorth
I’m Brother Hjorth! I love my wife Brianna, my son Calvin and my two daughters Gracie and Summer.
I play golf in the summer and I ski in the winter. I love reading books and watching movies all year round.
I recently finished my Master’s degree from BYU.
Jesse Manscill
Hello! I am Brother Manscill! I have been teaching in S&I for over 10 years. My wife’s name is Amanda and we have three kiddos: Emery (8), Oliver (6), and Hazel (3). I love all things soccer. I am a lawn snob and an aspiring pizzaiolo. I am on a quest to find the greatest Root Beer---please let me know your recommendations! My favorite candy bar is a Take 5 or anything with coconut!
Hello I'm Brother Longhurst:)
I grew up in Murray, UT, and I love singing, mountain biking, weightlifting, reading, and watching movies.
Throughout my childhood I wanted to be an astronaut, a deep-sea diver, a rockstar, and an actor, but like so many things, God had different plans for me. Since returning from my mission in Phoenix, AZ, The Lord has prompted me to drop all of my other plans and pursue a career in teaching seminary! I have loved every moment of teaching and helping students come unto Christ.
james.longhurst@churchofjesuschrist.org