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Trailblazing Taylorsville High Spanish Teacher Named GSD Teacher of the Year

May 2020Granite Schools

Teacher on bicycle next to police officer and superintendent

When Ryan Wells' father suggested they go for a bicycle ride up the canyon on such a delightfully sunny day, he readily agreed. All was well until the police sirens sounded behind him. Confused, Ryan slowed his bike and stopped on the shoulder of the road. Than out of the back of the squad car ...

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Cottonwood High English Teacher Named Granite Teacher of the Year

May 2019Granite Schools

Cottonwood High teacher surprised with announcement as teacher of the year

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 ...

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Filed Under: Employee Link, Parent LinkTagged With: award, cottonwood high, educator, english, excel, gef, granite education foundation, lauren merkley, teacher appreciation, teacher of the year, utah

Videos: Region 5 PTA Recognizes Outstanding Educators, Volunteers and Programs

April 2019Granite Schools

Region 5 PTA awardees stand with plaques

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 ...

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Board Meeting Report – April 2019

April 2019Granite Schools

Administration Reports Sheri Sorensen, Associate Director of Curriculum & Instruction, presented reports on Equal Opportunity Schools and Advanced Placement (AP) Changes. Additional presentation documents: 2018-2019 Equity Pathways Report AP Grade Chart AP Participation Chart Board ...

Read Board Meeting Report – April 2019

Filed Under: Board ReportTagged With: adjustments, administrative appointments, ap, board meeting, board of education, boundary, changes, granite education foundation, office professionals, sterling scholar

2019 Excel Award Recipients Announced

March 2019Granite Schools

Taylorsville High teacher recognized as Excel Award winner in classroom

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, ...

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Photo Gallery: Art Olympics is a Marathon of Creativity

February 2019Granite Schools

Student building ceramic art

You have four hours to complete an original work of art that will be judged alongside pieces from other artists working in your medium. Go! Here are the winners from this year's Art Olympics sponsored by the Granite Education Foundation. Overall 2D Winner – Maren Sumpter, Cottonwood High, ...

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Filed Under: Employee Link, Parent LinkTagged With: art, art olympics, award, cottonwood high, create, cyprus high, granger high, granite education foundation, hunter high, kearns high, olympus high, skyline high, taylorsville high

Board Meeting Report – February 2019

February 2019Granite Schools

Administration Reports Representatives from Granite Education Foundation gave a report on the Foundation's activities and initiatives during the 2018 Holiday Season. Rick Anthony, Assistant Superintendent of Educator Support & Development, gave a report on School Improvement/Turnaround. ...

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Filed Under: Board ReportTagged With: board meeting, board of education, boundaries, boundary, changes, comprehensive guidance plan, granite education foundation, median growth, mgp, millcreek, professional development, reinvestment, school improvement, turnaround

Board Meeting Report – November 2018

November 2018Granite Schools

Administration Reports State representative Mike Winder presented information on the Millcreek Township Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Project. Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning & Support, presented a report on Food Pantries in the district. Linda Mariotti, ...

Read Board Meeting Report – November 2018

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Granite Teacher of the Year is a remarkable educator, lizard handler

May 2018Granite Schools

Hillside teacher shakes hands with superintendent

Hillside Elementary 3rd grade teacher Archer Birrell brings his bearded dragon Link along with him to faculty meetings and school activities. His love for the class pet is one of the many quirks his colleagues and students admire. But it's his genuine dedication to the profession that sets him ...

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Congratulations to the 2018 Excel Award recipients

March 2018Granite Schools

Rolling Meadows teacher hugs family member

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 ...

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