Introducing the 2019 Granite School District Teacher of the Year: Lauren Merkley of Cottonwood High School! Lauren actually started her career in fundraising but soon realized what she was most passionate about was teaching. She left a successful job in New York and has been inspiring students and others ever since. “She is an amazing teacher ...
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Here’s the List of Granite Employees Retiring this School Year
These professionals served as teachers, principals, administrators, office professionals, support staff, bus drivers, custodians, maintenance staff, counselors, and many other positions in the district. We are so grateful for their years of service in helping to prepare students for college, career and life. Best wishes for the future! ...
Granger Elementary Teacher Wins UEA/dōTERRA Excellence in Teaching Award
Granger Elementary sixth-grade teacher Charlie Bell is among 10 educators statewide to receive the 2019 UEA/dōTERRA Excellence in Teaching Award. It's a great honor for an outstanding teacher. Here's an excerpt from his award profile: With more than 24 years of teaching under his belt, Charlie Bell is a well-seasoned educator with a strong ...
Art Teachers Create Conduit for Students to Buy Professional Artwork for Cheap
Granite Connection High School art teachers Clint Whiting and Justin Wheatley were attending a panel discussion at the Utah Art Education Association conference when another attendee raised his hand and asked how he can better engage the athletic-focused students in his art class. "The picture of Lebron James popped into my head," Wheatley said. ...
Three GSD Educators Named Huntsman Award Winners
The Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education has become one of the most prestigious honors for public school teachers, administrators and volunteers in Utah. Every year since 1993 the Huntsman family has selected six teachers, three administrators, one special education teacher, and one volunteer to receive the award, which includes $10,000, a ...
Stories from Granite employees celebrating a career milestone
Nearly 70 Granite School District contract employees reached a major milestone this school year: 25 professional years in the district. These individuals have served in various capacities, but they have all contributed to student success. Here’s the list of this year’s Gold Pin recipients, along with a few memories: ...
Videos: Region 5 PTA Recognizes Outstanding Educators, Volunteers and Programs
The annual Region 5 PTA Awards are distributed to a handful of educators, volunteers and programs that exemplify the values and mission of PTA. Here are the 2019 winners: Spirit of PTA - Patti Hession, Robyn Ivins and Amy Garff Outstanding Volunteers - Kari Montoya and Nicole Towers Advocacy Award, Development Award, & ...
Nine Granite Students Earn Highest Marks in Sterling Scholar Program
Another year, another impressive result for Granite students in the State Sterling Scholar competition. These students exemplify excellence in scholarship, leadership and citizenship. The Sterling Scholar program was developed by The Deseret News and KSL Broadcasting Group to recognize outstanding high school seniors in Utah. Every high school ...
GSD Student, Educators Receive ‘Best of South Salt Lake’ Award
Mayor Cherie Wood recently honored individuals and families with the Best of South Salt Lake 2019 Awards, including some great folks from Granite School District. Cottonwood High student Abdul Bari Ayubi was named the Young Leader of the Year. Michelle Love-Day, Granite School District associate director of Educational Equity, was named ...
2019 Excel Award Recipients Announced
This year Granite Education Foundation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Excel Award - an annual recognition of nine outstanding teachers and one outstanding administrator in Granite School District. It's tradition for the winners to be surprised in their classrooms by Superintendent Bates, Granite Education Foundation, and other special ...