Youth Education Instructors
Current Instructors
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SARINDA JONES
Award-winning glass artist Sarinda Jones has been a studio artist since 2000. She was a finalist for the NICHE Award of American Craft/Rosen Group in Philadelphia, PA, and exhibited with the American Craft Council in San Francisco in 2009 and 2010. In 2006 she was an invited artist to the Utah Arts Festival. In 2003, Sarinda studied at the internationally renowned Pilchuck Glass School; her emphasis was on kiln-formed glass and casting techniques. Sarinda has received various art glass commissions, including window panels, wall pieces, and large-scale architectural sculptures.
What Students are Saying:
"Sarinda makes the class fun. I would love to take another class from her. I learned a lot and she was patient and checked in with everyone to make sure they understood and didn't have any questions."
-Jennifer H.
"Sarinda Jones is a terrific instructor. She inspires confidence and breaks down the process of creating art so it's relatable and doable. Her studio exudes warmth and collaboration."
-Michelle S.
Take a peek into her class LLCFT 422 Beginning Fused Glass I
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STEPHEN LOBO
Stephen Lobo has been teaching standardized test preparation for roughly two decades and have taught or tutored in various capacities for close to thirty years. He teaches the ACT, GRE and GMAT preparation classes for the University of Utah's Test Preparation program. His background is in biomedical engineering and has worked in medical research, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.
"I've really enjoyed teaching for the Test Prep program. It gives me a chance to share some of my strategies and tips for academic success. There,s nothing more satisfying than being able to help students learn a new concept or master a technique. Over the years, I've been able to refine my curriculum to concentrate on those strategies that have proven to increase test scores."
Furthermore, Stephen claims that "Ultimately, students drive their own success. My approach is to coach them on useful test techniques. The only way to internalize these techniques is to rigorously practice them. My role is as an advisor and a coach; I can help guide and influence students to follow approaches which I have found successful, but they must ultimately discover their own best path to success. It is extremely rewarding to see students who are able to achieve their goals. I look forward to helping you reach your potential!" -
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PAUL RICKETTS
Paul received his bachelors degree in Physics and Astronomy with a minor in Astronomy at the U of U. He has worked in the Dept. of Physics since 2005 doing public outreach. He also runs the U's observatory, and helped with the building of a new observatory in southern Utah. Paul has a huge interest in photography and astrophotography and helps teach classes for students interested in astronomy and/or physics. -
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ADIA WALDBURGER
Adia Waldburger has built her life around sports. With a great aunt in the University of Utah Crimson Club athletic Hall of Fame and a family that started bringing her to Utes game since she was a month old, immersing herself in the sports world seemed like the only logical career path. She is a former local sports journalist, covering everything from prep sports to Olympic-level competitions. She has also worked for the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Committee and Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation. Waldburger is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Sports Management and conducts research in the area of sport communication and marketing. -
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MADISON WARNER
Madison started working as veterinary technician in 2011 at what would be considered "family practice" veterinary clinics, then moved on to work in the emergency veterinary clinic. Around the same time she began working with Utah's FEMA search and rescue K9 team and was paired with her own search dog, Tanner, in 2013. Madison and Tanner have traveled all around the United States to train for, and respond to disasters. Through FEMA, Madison has received numerous certifications including the Tactical Canine Casualty Care course (T3C) and ICS0010.a (animals in disasters).
She worked in the human emergency medical field as an EMT-A/firefighter for over 5 years. Combining her experience in human and animal emergency care, Madison created her own curriculum and started teaching pet first aid and CPR in 2018. In addition, Madison has a Bachelors Degree in Emergency Management and enjoys watching soccer, travel and writing or reading science fiction novels.