Mr. Hope’s Lion Story

How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

After teaching in Alaska for a couple of years, God took me back to central Texas to teach at the school I grew up in.  I found that I dearly missed the lifestyle of the outdoors and living near mountains.  I happened upon ICS in a search for Christian Schools looking for music teachers in the Rocky Mountains.  I called the school and introduced myself.  Just a couple of months later I was excitedly moving from Austin to Salt Lake City to be the new band and choir director at ICS.

How long have you been working at ICS?

17 years

What is your role at ICS?

MS Academic Dean, HS Music Director, MS Bible Teacher

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I love the people I work with and the students I teach.  I look forward to spending days learning about and exploring God's creation through the many subjects of teaching.

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

When not working, I spend most time with my wife and children.  I love the outdoors during all of the seasons.  In the winter months, you can find me at one of the ski resorts with my kiddos.  I love to ride my motorcycle and explore the nooks and crannies of Utah.

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

My wife and I are each one of eight children.  Our children are five of twenty-five combined cousins.