MGMS TEACHER spotlight

Kennan Thompson was born and raised in Cokeville Wyoming, where he is the youngest of six in his family. In high school, he played football, and basketball and ran track. He also was involved in the school’s musical, band, and show choir. He was the yearbook editor and did broadcasting. “It’s a small school so I had to do everything,” Thompson commented.

 After graduating from Cokeville High School, he attended Utah State University earning a bachelor of music, and music education with an emphasis in choral directing.

While doing his student teaching at North Cache Middle School, he taught choir, general music, musical theater, percussion, band, and guitar. He is currently in his second year teaching all the music classes at Mountain Green Middle School including ukulele, guitar, percussion, band, musical theatre, and choir.

“I became a teacher because I love helping students learn more about a subject that I love,” said Thompson. “It is fun for me to make music, as well as direct music. I grew up in a family that is all in the education system as well.” Coaching and teaching are common in his family. He said he loves music and wants to share that with others. “I love seeing the students progress and connect with the music,” he commented. “When their faces light up after performing a song is what I love most.”

Thompson enjoyed helping with the musical “Disney’s Newsies Jr.” at MGMS where he also made a surprise appearance as Governor Teddy Roosevelt. He is currently helping with the “Lion King, Jr.”

Thompson met his wife at USU while they were in the same space exploration class. They have been married for three and a half years.

In Aug. of 2023, Thomas moved with his wife to Morgan. “I grew up in a small town and have always wanted to move back to a smaller town, 

In his spare time, Thompson watches a lot of sports, especially hockey. He also enjoys playing basketball. He said he reads a lot of science fiction and fantasy books, as well as watches detective shows with his wife.