Region 5 PTA members have named the Granite School District PTA awardees for the 2013-2014 school year, including the “Golden Apple” educators and volunteers.
Spirit of PTA
Karyn Winder, Philo Farnsworth Elementary
Sarah Goodson, William Penn Elementary
Golden Apple Educator
Dierdri Farr, Skyline High School
Katie Badger, Howard Driggs Elementary
Margo Roper, David Gourley Elementary
Golden Apple Volunteer
Michelle Christensen, Eisenhower Junior High
Hugh Rodman, Skyline High School
Mindie Malouf, Howard Driggs Elementary
Outstanding School Administrator
Jon Adams, Elk Run Elementary
Jane McClure, Valley Crest Elementary
Involvement Award
Elk Run Elementary – Watch D.O.G.S. Program
Development Award
Calvin Smith Elementary – Hawk Eyes Program
The Region 5 PTA Awards Night will be March 25, 2014, at Granite Connection High School (501 E. 3900 South) at 6 p.m.
Dierdri Farr has been nominated many times and frequently loses out to elementary teachers who have more latitude for fun and engaging activities than high school teachers enjoy. I took her AP European history class in 1994-1995. She was nominated then but did not win because the panel wanted more flash. Her Madame Diderot’s Salon was fun and educational. I had the privilege of dressing as Madame Diderot and directing the discussions. Her syllabus was super-comprehensive and was just as instrumental to helping me pass the AP exam as the textbook. Ms. Farr has catchy themes for history such as “Bismarck: Brilliant or Butthead” which I still remember today. After twenty years of quality classroom experience, it is time she received her dues! Skyline High and the Granite School District are lucky to have her.