Sturgess, Shayla
Biographical History
Shayla Sturgess is an English teacher at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint's Missionary Training Center and a former student at Brigham Young University, Oxford, and the National Taiwan Normal University.
Sturgess came to Brigham Young University in Provo in 2006, where she majored in History Teaching. While at BYU, she worked at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint's Missionary Training Center. She was awarded a scholarship. She also worked as an intern for the Charles Redd Center, and conducted interviews for the "Historic Downtown Provo Oral History Project."
After graduating from BYU in 2013, Sturgess attended two universities outside of the United States. She first attended the National Taiwan Normal University as a part of a three-month Mandarin program in 2013. Afterward, she attended Oxford to major in Global and Imperial History in 2013-2014.
Citation:
LinkedIn, June 2, 2017 (Attended Brigham Young University between 2006-2013; Worked at the Missionary Training Center as an English teacher; Attended Oxford to major in Global and Imperial History between 2013-2014)BYU.edu, June 2, 2017 (Shayla recieved a scholarship from BYU in 2013)
The China Post, Aug. 20, 2013 (Shayla attended the National Taiwan Normal University in 2013 for a three-month Mandarin program)
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with B. Kent and Janyce Harrison, 2012 February 3
Interview of B. Kent and Janyce Harrison administered by Redd Center intern Shayla Sturgess for the Center's "Historic Downtown Provo Oral History." Topics discussed in this interview include the Harrison’s experiences growing up in Provo, Utah, performances and events which took place in the Provo Tabernacle, and a description of businesses which used to exist in Provo, including the Paramount Theatre. Material dated February 3, 2012.
Oral history interview with Carma Rose de Jong Anderson, 2012 January 20
Contains an oral history of Carma Rose de Jong Anderson detailing her childhood in Provo including Brigham Young University during the 1930s, local businesses including "Keeley's Chocolates" and Mose Lewis's dress shop, etc. Materials dated January 20, 2012.
Oral history interview with Charlotte England, 2012 February 10
Interview of Charlotte England administered by Shayla Sturgess for the Charles Redd Center’s "Historic Downtown Provo Oral History Project." topics discussed in this interview include memories of shopping in Provo, England’s experiences with the Provo Tabernacle (including attending funerals), and her reactions about the Tabernacle's burning and re-emergence as the Provo City Center temple. Material dated February 10, 2012.
Oral history interview with Cheryl Skousen, 2012 March 24
Interview of Cheryl Skousen administered by Redd Center Intern Shayla Sturgess for their "Historic Downtown Provo Oral History Project." Topics discussed in this interview include her first experiences living in Provo and her experiences with the Provo Tabernacle. Material dated March 24, 2012.
Oral history interview with Cheryl Skousen, 2012 March 24
Interview of Cheryl Skousen administered by Redd Center Intern Shayla Sturgess for the "Historic Downtown Provo Oral History Project." Topics discussed in this interview include Skousen’s first experiences living in Provo, and her experiences with the Provo Tabernacle. Material dated March 24, 2012.
Oral history interview with Dixie Snow, 2012 February 20
Interview of Dixie Snow administered by Redd Center intern Shayla Sturgess for the "Historic Downtown Provo Oral History Project." Topics discussed in this interview include growing up in Provo during World War I, attending Brigham Young High School, and memories of the Provo Tabernacle. Material dated February 20, 2012.
Oral history interview with Eric "Rick" Skousen, 2012 March 24
Interview of Eric "Rick" Skousen administered by Redd Center intern Shayla Sturgess for the "Historic Downtown Provo Oral History Project." Topics discussed in this interview include Skousen’s memories growing up in Provo, the forms of entertainment that were in Provo when he attended Brigham Young University, and his memories of the Provo Tabernacle. Material dated March 24, 2012.
Oral history interview with Erma Dee Robley, 2012 February 20
This includes an oral history interview of Erma Dee Heindselman Robley administered by Redd Center intern Shayla Sturgess for the center's "Historic Downtown Provo Oral History Project." Topics discussed in this interview include the size of Provo in the early 1900s, her experiences working at her family's store, and experiences shopping in downtown Provo in the 1900s. Material dated February 20, 2012.
Oral history interview with John Pace, 2012 February 10
Interview of John Pace given by Redd Center student employee Shayla Sturgess which details Pace's time growing up in Provo in the 1930s-1940s. Included in this interview is a discussion of BYU High School, the various musical programs and shops in downtown Provo, and memories of Pace's move to Provo. Material dated February 10, 2012.
Oral history interview with Marilyn Perry, 2012 March 26
Interview of Marilyn Perry administered by Redd Center intern Shayla Sturgess for their "Historic Downtown Provo Oral History Project." Topics discussed in this interview include various events Marilyn witnessed or planned as the city recorder for the city of Provo, changes in the city, and conflicts that arose in the city's growth, including the decision to open the community pool on Sundays. Material dated March 26, 2012.