Granite Park Jr. High special education teacher Lynsey Butler received the 2013 Educator of the Year award by the South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Lynsey was honored during a Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Zions Bank Tower in Salt Lake City, where she received a standing ovation from attendees.
Below is an excerpt of what was read during the banquet:
“Lynsey teaches the lowest level of English and reading to our SLD special education students. Because of her concern, support and involvement in their lives, each of these students (who might be expected to have at least one failing grade) are all passing their classes.”
“‘No putdowns’ is her biggest rule, and is one integral reason she gets her students to excel–they are not afraid of stretching themselves in their classes.”
“Granite Park is better because of her attention to detail in providing services, spending hour upon hour after school to meet the needs of parents and families in South Salt Lake, and in being an advocate for the children of this community with learning challenges.”
Kim Nickerson says
Congratulations Lynsey! These kids need inspiration daily and you are definitely giving it to them! Proud to be on the same team!!!
Kim Nickerson says
Congratulations Lynsey! These kids need inspiration daily and you are definitely giving it to them! Proud to be on the same team!!!
Karen Smith says
Great! Happy for you.
Karen Smith says
Great! Happy for you.
Kaye DuShane says
Congrats! You have always been a shining star with students.
Kaye DuShane says
Congrats! You have always been a shining star with students.
jontaHarrison says
nice job
jontaHarrison says
nice job
Becky Holtz says
Congratulations Lynsey! I always knew you were a great teacher.
Becky Holtz says
Congratulations Lynsey! I always knew you were a great teacher.
Brandon Clark says
Congratulations! You are one of the many reasons why I love working at Granite Park. Keep uplifting the community.
Brandon Clark says
Congratulations! You are one of the many reasons why I love working at Granite Park. Keep uplifting the community.
Shirley Alfred says
You deserve this so much. I see every week how wonderful you are with your students and how much they like having you for their teacher. Great working with you.
Shirley Alfred says
You deserve this so much. I see every week how wonderful you are with your students and how much they like having you for their teacher. Great working with you.
Sharon Johnson says
Congratulations on receiving this reward. You have made such a difference in educating some of our most challenging students. Keep up the positive attitude and good work.
Sharon Johnson says
Congratulations on receiving this reward. You have made such a difference in educating some of our most challenging students. Keep up the positive attitude and good work.
Rhea Heaps says
Way to go Lynsey! You certainly deserve this award!
Such a talented lady. I’m sure your students and parents are so grateful to you and all your hard work!
Congradulations!
Rhea Heaps says
Way to go Lynsey! You certainly deserve this award!
Such a talented lady. I’m sure your students and parents are so grateful to you and all your hard work!
Congradulations!
Anita Blevins says
Awesome accomplishment! Granite Park is indeed fortunate to have you serving so well!
Anita Blevins says
Awesome accomplishment! Granite Park is indeed fortunate to have you serving so well!
Michelle du Randt says
Congrats! So proud of you…the wheel turns, hey?!!!
Michelle du Randt says
Congrats! So proud of you…the wheel turns, hey?!!!
Michelle du Randt says
Congrats! So proud of you…the wheel turns, hey?!!!
Michelle du Randt says
Congrats! So proud of you…the wheel turns, hey?!!!
Toni Martin says
Lynsey,
Oh my goodness, and to think I knew you when. . . What an amazing honor for you, one that I am sure is absolutely deserved. Congratulations. Keep up the great work.
Toni Martin says
Lynsey,
Oh my goodness, and to think I knew you when. . . What an amazing honor for you, one that I am sure is absolutely deserved. Congratulations. Keep up the great work.
Keri Graybill says
Way to go Lynsey! You truly make a difference at our school! You deserve this and much more!
Keri Graybill says
Way to go Lynsey! You truly make a difference at our school! You deserve this and much more!