Keir Scoubes is a leader. Whether it’s as a teacher and sophomore girls basketball coach at Salem Hills High, a three-term member of the Spanish Fork City Council or as brigadier general in the Utah National Guard, he’s a man that gets things done and helps prepare others to do the same. Before moving to Salem Hills High (where he was named teacher of the year for 2020), he taught at Larsen Elementary in Spanish Fork for 15 years. As a member of the Spanish Fork City Council, he worked on the Airport Board, Utah Lake Commission, Solid Waste District Board, Fine Arts Committee, Youth City Council and, appropriately, the Veterans Council.
Dealer’s Choice The highlight of each day is relaxing and unwinding in the hot tub. For my wife and I, this is a precious time where we have the chance to sit and talk about the day, make future plans, and just relax.
The Flop One of the best surprises of my life has been how much I enjoy coaching girls basketball. I have played basketball for most of my life, even playing semi-professional basketball in Honduras for a couple of years, but I never wanted to be a basketball coach. Four years ago, I started and have loved it!
Shuffle the Cards The biggest turning point was joining the army. Giving of myself and learning core values like duty, honor, integrity, personal courage, respect, loyalty and selfless service have led to a life full of care and concern for my fellow man.
Go-to Game UNO.
Preferred Playing Partner This is easy. I would play with my grandson, Riley. Fortunately, that’s one of his favorite games and we play it often.
Wild Card Most people don’t know I am an introvert. I recharge my batteries by myself. My wife jokes that if she dies before me, I will become a hermit.
Strongest Suit My personal style is barefoot and business casual. I enjoy wearing sandals or walking barefoot in a t-shirt and faded blue jeans. I also have a lot of fun wearing dress shoes and a sport coat, going to an event where I can practice being an extrovert. Who knows? Maybe going barefoot while wearing business casual could be the new norm.
Ace Eats Se Llama Peru on Center Street in Provo. I order the Lomo Saltado.