The Nebo School Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Christensen as the Director of Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2026.
Mr. Christensen earned his Bachelor of Science in History, with minors in Physical Education and Driver’s Education, from Brigham Young University. He later earned his Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Southern Utah University.
Matt brings 22 years of dedicated service within the Nebo School District to his new role. He began his career teaching history at Spanish Fork High School for eight years before transitioning into administration. After serving four years as an Assistant Principal at Spanish Fork High and three years as the Principal of Spanish Fork Junior High, Matt returned to lead Spanish Fork High School as Principal for the past seven years.
A highly respected leader, Matt received the Secondary Principal’s Crystal Owl Award in 2023 and was named the UIAAA Principal of the Year in 2025.
A Colleague’s Perspective: “Matt Christensen is an amazing principal and leader. I love seeing him interact with students in the halls or at activities. He knows most, if not all of them, by name and something about them. He has done a fantastic job opening the new Spanish Fork High School by keeping some of the traditions and culture while invigorating the school with a new hope for the future. He will do the same in this job. Matt will be a great leader of leaders, and I’m excited to see the wonderful things that he will continue to do in his new role as Director of Secondary Education. I know he will continue to change the world every single day!”
Mr. Christensen’s personal motto is: “Make each day a masterpiece.” Matt is married to Jenifer, and they have three children: Kade, Kennedy, and Gage. In his free time, Matt enjoys playing golf, skiing, boating, and simply enjoying life with his family.