Fun For Less Educators & Entertainers

Dr. S. Michael Wilcox Special Guest Educator	Dr. Wilcox recently retired as an instructor at the institute of religion adjacent to the University of Utah. A frequent speaker at Brigham Young University Education Week, Michael also conducts tours of the Holy Land, Church history sites, Europe, China, and Central and South America. He received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Brigham Young University, a master’s in media from the University of Arizona, and his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in educational philosophy. ... read more
Dr. John L. Lund Special Guest Educator	Dr. Lund has led numerous tours to Israel, LDS Church History sites, and to the Lands of the Book of Mormon in Mesoamerica. He speaks fluent Spanish and served as a missionary in Mexico. He is the author of various articles in the New Era, the Ensign, The Encyclopedia of Mormonism, and most recently, in the LDS 2006 Church Almanac. Dr. Lund retired after teaching for thirty-six years in the CES Institute program. He is described as having ... read more
Dr. Matt Townsend Special Guest Educator	Matt Townsend is the founder and president of the Townsend Relationship Center, a relationship skills-building organization. He combines his talents as a coach, teacher and speaker to empower people and companies to connect and communicate more effectively. Through entertainment and humor, Matt teaches life-changing skills that help improve our most important relationships. His humorous speaking style helps him impact a wide range of people in various church and corporate events. Matt trained for 9 years with the training industry leader Franklin Covey. He earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in the area of Communication as well as a seco ... read more
Dr. David A. Christensen Special Guest Educator	Brother David A. Christensen received his bachelor`s degree, master`s degree and doctoral degree from Brigham Young University. He served as principal of the Ephraim seminary and as a CES division coordinator in Brazil. He also served as director of the Curriculum Preparation and Production Division for seminaries and institutes of the Church and was a faculty member at the Salt Lake University Institute of Religion adjacent to the University of Utah. He is currently teaching adult religion classes for Brigham Young University. Brother Christensen has been a counselor in the Brazil mission, a high councilor, a member of the Melchizedek Pries ... read more
Dr. Susan Easton Black Special Guest Educator	Dr. Susan Easton Black joined the faculty of Brigham Young University in 1978, where she is currently a professor of Church history and doctrine. She is also past associate dean of General Education and Honors and director of Church History in the Religious Studies Center. The recipient of numerous academic awards, she received the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award in 2000, the highest award given a professor on the BYU Provo campus. Dr. Black has authored, edited, and compiled more than 100 books and 250 articles. ... read more
Elder John M. Madsen Special Guest Educator	Elder John M. Madsen is a former associate professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He has participated in 9 tours to the Holy Land before being called as a General Authority. He has led many tours to Israel since being granted Emeritus status. We don’t just send a name, with no experience, we send the best in Educators and those with the most experience! Elder Madsen is an emeritus member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He has been a general authority of the LDS Church since 1992. Prior to his ... read more
Glenn Rawson Special Guest Educator	Glenn Jay Rawson has been the writer and co-producer for the television documentary series entitled “History of the Saints”. He has also written and co-produced the television documentary series called “The Joseph Smith Papers”. These programs are broadcast on many TV and radio stations in the intermountain west, including KSL-TV, and worldwide on BYU-TV. He travels extensively interviewing scholars and researching the original documents that tell the story of the early history of the Latter-Day Saints. The “JSP” and “History of the Saints” seasons 1 and 2 are available on DVD at local bookstores. Many of these are also found on itunes as pod-casts. Documentaries ... read more
Dr. Wayne E. Brickey Special Guest Educator	Wayne E. Brickey has spent more than thirty years as a teacher and curriculum writer in the Church Educational System, a lecturer at Education Week and Know Your Religion gatherings, and a tour guide to various Church history, Holy Land, and Central American sites. Brother Brickey, the author of "Making Sense of Suffering", and the co- author of "Peace, Be Still", holds a doctoral degree in educational philosophy from Brigham Young University. He and his wife, Joanne, are the parents of twelve children. ... read more
Jack S. Marshall Special Guest Educator	Jack Marshall was born in Hawaii. He holds degrees from Weber State and BYU, and is currently an instructor at the University of Utah Institute of Religion. He has co-authored and been a contributing author to several books and has audio tapes and CD's dealing with gospel and family topics produced. He has lectured on KBYU-TV programs. Bro. Marshall has directed tours to Israel, the Book of Mormon candidate lands, Russia, and to Church History and American History sites. He is married to Liz and they are the parents of five children. ... read more
Dr. Glenn J. Kimber Special Guest Educator	Glenn J. Kimber was born and raised in northern Utah. After graduating from High School he attended Weber State College. In 1965 he married Julianne Skousen and shortly thereafter he joined the Air Force where he served for 4 years, including one tour of duty to Vietnam. Upon returning from Vietnam, Dr. Kimber continued his university studies graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University. He then joined with W. Cleon Skousen in establishing an educational foundation called the Freemen Institute, which was organize ... read more
Kerry Summers Special Guest Entertainer	Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Kerry began performing as a magician and musician at an early age. After graduating from high school, and while serving a mission for his church in Australia, he added ventriloquism to his magical and musical performing skills. After college, he married, and with his wife, Carla, joined a USO tour, performing his variety act all over the world. Featuring a dummy who did celebrity impressions that included Elvis, an agent remarked on how much Kerry's voice sounded like Elvis' and suggested he do an Elvis act. Kerry shaved his beard and dyed his hair black; thus began his Tribute to the King that has de ... read more
Jerold and JoAnn Ottley Special Guest Entertainers	Jerry and JoAnn Ottley have shared music as an adult lifetime pursuit. It began when they were introduced on a blind date by a mutual musical friend. Together they pursued education at Brigham Young University, the University of Utah, as Fulbright students at the music conservatory in Cologne, West Germany, and at the University of Oregon. JoAnn has been a professional soprano soloist with orchestras and conductors in many parts of the U.S. and abroad. She taught voice at the University of Utah for ten years, and was vocal coach of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for 24 years. She also maintained a small studio of private students for more than forty years. ... read more
Michael McLean Special Guest Entertainer	For 25 years Michael McLean has been changing lives with his tender songs and candid messages. He has shared the “hard stories” — those from his own life and those of others — and has sung us all the way to light at the end of the tunnel. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that for every person, twist, or turn along life’s path, Michael McLean has the perfect song. McLean released his debut album, You’re Not Alone, in 1983 and with every song that followed, his lyrics filled voids, encouraged love, and offered hope. Now, more than 25 albums later, his musical legacy has not only resonated in the hearts of thousands, but continues to be a standard ... read more
Ted L. Gibbons Special Guest Educator	Ted Gibbons has been a teacher in the Seminaries and Institutes of the Church for over 35 years. He currently teaches at the Institute adjacent to Utah Valley University. His years of studying and teaching the scriptures have nurtured a great love of the word of God and the mission of the Redeemer of the world. That love has led to several publications of fiction and non-fiction. He has also published poetry, and the lyrics of several of musical pieces including some presented by the Tabernacle Choir. He has performed his one-man stage production, Sealing the Testimony: Willard Richards' Eyewitness Account of the Martyrdom, about two thous ... read more
John Canaan Special Guest Entertainer	John Canaan is best known for "What if I Loved You", an 80's Utah/Idaho area #1 hit song. John's CDs range from original love songs to inspirational classics. He is the original voice on the original "You're Not Alone" recording by Michael McLean, which went out to several million people throughout the world. John's presentations are like a musical journey through life and relationships. He instills a sense of perspective, humor, love and encouragement into the hearts of his listeners. You may also know John's voice from a number of local productions. He is the male vocalist on the "Together Forever' video. He is the voice of "His Love" ... read more
Dorinda Nicholson Special Guest Educator	We have an award winning author, Dorinda Nicholson that actually witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor as a young girl. She is considered to be a Pearl Harbor Expert. She has been a frequent speaker at Pacific Historic Parks (the Arizona Memorial). One of her books was recommended one year to be read out loud, to over 10,000 school children, Hawaii's First Read Aloud Initiative - it was sponsored by the Pacific Historic Parks. She has been a guest lecture many times on the following cruise lines: Princess, NCL, RCCL, American Hawaii Cruise and Crystal. She is a phenomenal speaker and you will love h ... read more
Jeff Lawson Special Guest Educator	Jeff and his wife Marie have guided many tours throughout the world with Fun For Less Tours. As a former teacher and avid traveler, Jeff will give historical insight throughout your tour. Jeff and Marie will insure an educational experience as well as an organized and fun trip! ... read more
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