Every year, Granite Education Foundation honors ten outstanding educators in Granite School District with the Excel Award. The recipients are nominated by colleagues, school administrators, or students.

As with previous years, the 2018 Excel Award winners represent a diverse array of grade levels, experience, expertise, and style. Congratulations to these outstanding educators:

Archer Birrell – Third Grade, Hillside Elementary
Brandon Kerby – Spanish, Cyprus High School
Jodi Larson – Kindergarten, Upland Terrace Elementary
Lori Linford – Fourth Grade, Bennion Elementary
Katie Pearce – Second Grade, Rolling Meadows Elementary
Leah Tarrant – Music, Taylorsville High School
Jill Thackeray – English, Skyline High School
Stephanie Varoz – Sixth Grade, Crestview Elementary
Janice Wayman – Principal, Hartvigsen School
Amy Winder – Sixth Grade, Elk Run Elementary