1976 Joel P. Jensen

1976  JOEL P. JENSEN

English and Music teacher at Bingham High School

Founder of the Candlelight Service Christmas Program (1937)

Pioneer music teacher who in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, laid the foundations and established the traditions that would be a part of the Bingham music program for generations   

Principal of Bingham High (1956-1962)

First principal at Hillcrest High School

Director of Secondary and Adult Education for the Jordan School District

President of the Jordan Education Association

President of the Principal’s Association of the Jordan Education Association

Joel P. Jensen Middle School in the Jordan School District was named in his honor