MGMS teacher spotlight
Mar 11, 2024 11:04AM ● By Verlene Johnson
Dustin Fullmer grew up in West Point, Utah. After graduating from Clearfield High School, in 1993, he attended Western Wyoming Community College before transferring to Salt Lake Community College. He finished his degree in Professional Sales at Weber State University.
“My goal was to become a teacher back when I first enrolled in college,” said Fullmer. “Then 29 years later, I was presented with an opportunity to join the staff at Mountain Green Middle School after a successful career in sales.” Fullmer is currently in his second year teaching at MGMS where he has taught fifth and sixth graders Computer Skills and seventh and eighth graders CCA – Business, Digital Literacy, Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Middle School Entrepreneurship.
“I have always enjoyed working with youth in church and coaching,” he said. “There were several teachers and coaches that helped shape my life and I wanted to pay it forward by becoming a teacher. I thoroughly enjoy working with the students and seeing their skills and knowledge increase.”
Fullmer said he loves teaching because it allows him to inspire others and build meaningful relationships. “Teaching also allows me to learn from my students and peers; and share my ‘real world’ experiences in the lesson plans that I prepare.”
As part of the Morgan High Coaching staff, Fullmer is an assistant football coach working with the freshman defensive lineman. He is also the head coach for the sophomore team and assists with the varsity team. In addition to coaching at the high school, Fullmer is the coach for the inaugural chapter of FBLA at MGMS.
Fullmer has been married to his wife Krachel for almost five years. Krachel currently teaches at Morgan Middle School. Together we have six kids. Hailey, 25, lives in Orem with her husband Josh, and their son Baker and daughter, Quinn. Courtney, 22, lives in Syracuse and is currently a CNA at Intermountain Healthcare. Jayce, 20, is currently a student at Weber State University working toward a degree in Radiology. Ryan is a junior at Northridge High School and plays football and wrestles. Lexie is a Freshman at MHS and is on the cheerleading team. Tenley is a sixth grader at MMS and loves dancing and tumbling. They have lived in Morgan since 2019.
In his spare time, Fullmer tries to stay active and involved. He currently coaches a third and fifth-grade competitive basketball team. “I also train young athletes to develop their basketball skills, mostly the mechanics of shooting the basketball.” λ
