Lemuel Harsh, Ninth Grade Teacher. Lemuel Harsh joins American Heritage as one of our 9th grade core teachers as well as AP English Literature and 11th grade Written Portfolio instructor. He has taught for twenty-seven years in public, private, and charter schools, most recently at another private school (Ascend Academy in Ogden) where he pioneered a classics-based history and writing program. Lem received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Brigham Young University in Theater & Speech, and a Secondary Teaching Certification. He is a dedicated educator who loves his students and loves to incorporate the gospel, church history, and the founding of our nation into his teachings. He and his wife Gina homeschooled their children. He taught them to love and appreciate the American Founders, and to understand great literature and theater. Lem believes history possesses the power to assist us in discovering and choosing our best selves, and it has inspired his education and life’s work. He inspires his students to dig deeper and think critically, and was awarded Teacher of the Year at Evergreen Junior High School, where he taught American and Utah History for the Gifted & Talented program. One of Lem’s passions is mentoring and directing theater productions, particularly Shakespeare, and using theatrical simulations in his instruction. Lem invites students beyond the surface, whether it is in understanding a script, a document, a person, a poem, or a time period.