West Lake STEM Jr. High English teacher Jen Kellis has shouldered her responsibility as a department chair with apparent ease. Working with a team completely new to the school and each other, Jen has managed to create a positive culture among the educators in her department. Above and beyond her ...
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Helping kids discover their strengths
For Kearns Jr. High FACS/Theater/CCA teacher Jessica Rex, the best part of teaching is helping students discover their own talents, abilities and interests. Jessica is our Educator of the Week. ...
How do teachers collaborate to boost student success?
Rachel Perry of West Kearns Elementary serves on the school's Building Leadership Team. She collaborates with other educators to not only improve her own classroom, but the entire school as well. ...
Educator of the Week – Miss Evans never slows down
Our Educator of the Week is Hillsdale Elementary 2nd grade teacher Liz Evans – a well-versed teacher who “brings out the best in in everyone.” Here’s how one paraeducator described Miss Evans: “I'm not sure how many years she's been teaching, but she just gets better every year.” “It's not ...
Video: Empowering students to take control of their future
Cindy Neibaur of Granger High School employs effective teaching strategies in her classroom to help students feel a sense of empowerment. ...
Making the classroom a safe haven for learning
Our Educator of the Week is Granite Park Jr. High history teacher Joel Mitchell. Joel "creates a classroom environment where every student feels respected." ...
Training the principals of tomorrow
Our Educator of the Week is Administrator Development director Marijean Woolf. Marijean mentors and trains administrative interns on their way to becoming principals and assistant principals in Granite School District. ...
Helping students and battling cancer
Our Educator of the Week is James Moss Elementary 4th grade teacher Luann Banta. “Luann has worked at James E. Moss for over 20 years. She has been an amazing 4th grade teacher who brought learning to life for all of her students.” “Five years ago she became the full-time ESL teacher, ...
Helping students rise to the occasion
Our Educator of the Week is Bonneville Jr. High math teacher and AVID coordinator Kym Hunsaker. Kym's classroom is known for being a "welcoming environment where students leave with fond memories, knowing they were cared for and supported the whole time they were with her." ...
Collaborating to boost student literacy
Our Educator of the Week is David Gourley Elementary literacy coach Lanea Sampson. Lanea supports teachers by regularly modeling lessons, and conducts observations to gather data and identify students who need differentiated learning. ...