Instructors
The Wasatch CAPS program boasts several highly talented instructors who have diverse backgrounds in industry and education. As CAPS instructors, their focus is to provide hands-on learning for the students through a balance of applied skills and academic mentoring. Each instructor works with local industry mentors who also provide guidance to CAPS students.
Weston Broadbent
Wasatch CAPS Director
Weston Broadbent started in education in 2012. He is excited to be part of CAPS and is passionate about the experience students have by getting involved. He has taught at both the middle school and high school level, typically business related courses.
Prior to education, he spent a considerable amount of time doing marketing, commercial real estate development, and running a business. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management / Marketing from Brigham Young University, a Master’s of Education Degree from Utah State University, and an Administrative License in Education from Southern Utah University. In his free time, Weston enjoys spending time with his family and they love to go camping and on road trips together.
Jordanne Davidson
Instructor of Medicine and Health
Jordanne Davidson has a bachelors degree in Biology Education and a Masters of Science in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology. She has taught at Wasatch High School since 2016. She has taught Biology and currently teaches Introduction to Health Sciences, Medical Terminology (UVU Concurrent), Medical Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Science/Sports Medicine, and CAPS Health and Medicine. She and her husband have three active boys. She enjoys hiking, camping, hunting, reading, playing the piano, traveling to new places, and sewing.
Luke Searle
Instructor of Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship
Jared Neal
Instructor of Digital Design and Software Development
Gary Roberts
Instructor of Engineering and Industrial Design
Four of those classes can be taken for college credit at Utah Valley University. Mr. Roberts has been involved with multiple curriculum development teams for the state including the new TICE (Technology Intensive Concurrent Enrollment) courses.
Mr. Roberts has been married for 25 years and has three wonderful daughters. The main family activity is going to Irish Step Dancing competitions where they (the girls) have competed in eight different states. He also enjoys playing racquetball in his spare time and has competed at the Utah Summer Games.
Matthew Zierenberg
Instructor of Environmental Agriculture
Matthew Zierenberg has a vast experience in education. He began by getting a Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University in Recreation Management. After graduating he worked out in the Midwest helping run a Wilderness Therapy Program. He then received a Master’s Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University and worked with Native American Tribes across North America helping them create and implement curriculum in the natural sciences.
As a teacher at Wasatch High School he has been involved in teaching Biology, Aquaculture, Natural Resource Science, and several different Agriculture classes. He is also involved in the Archery Club, Fly Fishing Club, and Future Farmers of America.
Matthew enjoys being outside and being hands on. He loves being with his family and has 5 beautiful children. They enjoy backpacking together, hunting, fishing, and an assortment of other outdoor activities.
Directions
The Wasatch CAPS program is based on the first floor of the Utah Valley University (UVU) Wasatch Campus in Heber City, Utah. The address for the campus is 3111 College Way, Heber City, UT 84032.
Contact Us
For inquiries regarding the Wasatch CAPS program, please contact the CAPS Director, at director@wasatchcaps.org.