BTS Arts at BYU
Resources for BTS Arts teachers in the BYU Region
BTS Arts Program
Lifelong arts advocate and philanthropist Beverley Taylor Sorenson (1924-2013) learned firsthand how arts learning could impact students and schools. She gathered a team of experts and developed Utah's arts-integrated teaching model. Over the years, her legacy has been felt by hundreds of thousands of children throughout Utah. Alongside 6 other endowed universities, the BYU ARTS Partnership is proud to support this state-wide program. We support and serve hundreds of schools and educators in the BTS Arts program across 12 school districts and over 20 charters schools found in the BYU region.
What You Will Find
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Quick Links
BTS Arts Links
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BTSArts.org
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BTS Handbook
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Training Videos
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BTS Promo Video
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YouTube Channel
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Instagram Page
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BTS Arts Logos
BYU ARTS Partnership Links
Art Form Resources
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Dance Folder
In the BYU Region’s shared Dance Google Drive folder, you will find access to lesson plans, resources, articles, & more.
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Dance Facebook Group
Join the BTS Arts Dance Educators Facebook group to connect with job-alike peers from across the state! Share ideas, ask questions, start discussions, and find support.
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Drama Padlet
Explore the BYU Region’s Drama Padlet to find lesson plans, resources, PD handouts, readers theaters, & more.
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Drama Facebook Group
Join the BTS Arts Drama Educators Facebook group to connect with job-alike peers from across the state! Share ideas, ask questions, start discussions, and find support.
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Music Folder
In the BYU Region’s shared Music Box folder, you will find access to lesson plans, resources, teaching tips, & more.
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Music Facebook Group
Join the BTS Arts Music Educators Facebook group to connect with job-alike peers from across the state! Share ideas, ask questions, start discussions, and find support.
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Visual Arts Folder
In the BYU Region’s shared Visual Arts Google Drive folder, you can access to lesson plans, resources, visual aids, & more.
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Visual Arts Facebook Group
Join the BTS Arts Visual Art Educators Facebook group to connect with job-alike peers from across the state! Share ideas, ask questions, start discussions, and find support.
New Educator Resources
ONBOARDING CANVAS COURSE
Login to the USBE Canvas site to access your Year-Long BTS Arts Canvas course (for all BTS Arts Educators completed each year) as well as the Onboarding Canvas course (for first-year BTS Arts Educators).
TRAINING RESOURCES
Find a list of links and resources that you will need as a new BTS Arts Educator. This includes the training materials from our New Educator Orientation Day.
Team Contacts
BYU Region University Leadership
Lead Professional Development Partners and Mentors
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Miriam Bowen
Lead Dance PDP
missmiriambowen@gmail.com
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Haley Anderson
Lead Drama PDP
haley.anderson@byu.edu
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Rebecca Gubler
Lead Music PDP
rebeccagubler@alpinedistrict.org
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Charlotte Hawkins
Lead Visual Art PDP
charlottehawkins@alpinedistrict.org
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Dayna Koch
Lead Visual Art PDP
dkoch@alpinedistrict.org
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Liz Brown
Lead Visual Art PDP
Elbrown@pcschools.us
District Arts Coordinators and Coaches
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Vallen Thomas
District Arts Coordinator and BTS Arts Grant Manager for Alpine School District
vthomas@alpinedistrict.org
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Bob Smith
Arts Integration Coach for Alpine School District, Integration PDP
robertsmith@alpinedistrict.org
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Melanie Skankey
Arts Integration Coach for Alpine School District, Drama PDP
mskankey@alpinedistrict.org
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Rebecca Gubler
Arts Integration Coach for Alpine School District, Lead Music PDP
rebeccagubler@alpinedistrict.org
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Brandon Larsen
District Arts Coordinator and BTS Arts Grant Manager for Jordan School District
brandon.larsen@jordandistrict.org
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Jana Shumway
Arts Integration Coach for Jordan School District, Dance PDP
jana.shumway@gmail.com
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Jackie Webster
Arts Integration Coach for Jordan School District, Visual Art PDP
jacquelin.webster@jordandistrict.org
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Christine Brown
District Arts Coordinator and BTS Arts Grant Manager for Nebo School District
c.brown@nebo.edu
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Melanie Fillmore
Arts Integration Coach for Nebo School District, Dance PDP
melanie.fillmore@nebo.edu
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Kayleen Nelson
Arts Integration Coach for Provo City School District, Integration PDP
kayleenn@provo.edu
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Heather Thaxton
Arts Integration Coach for Wasatch County School District, Music PDP
heather.thaxton@wasatch.edu
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Jim Munford
District Arts Coordinator, BTS Arts Grant Manager, and Arts Integration Coach for Uintah School District, Visual Art PDP
james.munford@uintah.net
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Sarah Butterfield
District Arts Coordinator, BTS Arts Grant Manager, and Arts Integration Coach for Duchesne School District, Drama PDP
sabutterfield@dcsd.org
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Doug Allen
Arts Integration Coach for Charter and Rural schools in the BYU Region, Visual Art PDP
douglasallen@gmail.com
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Alyssa Dixon
Arts Integration Coach for Charter and Rural schools in the BYU Region, Integration PDP
alyssa.dixon@byu.edu
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Katie Hejazi-Farr
Arts Integration Coach for Charter and Rural schools in the BYU Region, Music PDP
hellomissmusicteacher@gmail.com
State Board of Education Fine Arts Team
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Shanda Stenger
USBE Fine Arts Coordinator
shanda.stenger@schools.utah.gov
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Jamie Workman
USBE BTS Arts Education Specialist
Jamie.Workman@schools.utah.gov
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Liz Bunker
USBE K-12 Arts Education Specialist: POPS, Endorsements, Licensing
Liz.Bunker@schools.utah.gov
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Leslie Means
USBE Fine Arts Team Executive Secretary
leslie.means@schools.utah.gov
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Lisa Cluff
Executive Director for Friends of BTS Arts and Art Works for Kids
lisa@thesorensongroup.com
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Ashley Moss
Northeastern Utah Educational Services (NUES) BTS Arts Coach
ashley@mynues.org