Granite Education Foundation has named the 10 recipients of this year’s Excel Award – the top honor for Granite School District educators. This year’s group includes teachers representing the elementary, junior high, and high levels, specializing in subjects such as Spanish, science, English, and ...
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Nominate an Outstanding Educator for the Excel Award
Every year, Granite Education Foundation joins with community partners to give nine teachers and one school administrator the Excel Award - the top honor for Granite School District educators. Please take a moment to nominate an educator who has made a profound impact on students. Nominations ...
2021 Excel Award Winners Announced
Albert Ferrarons-FontBecki MonsonJennette FordhamAmy RoperCynthia PearsonJennifer FoulkeMichael KraniskiRachel SorensenSam NoyceTayler Khater Granite Education Foundation has named the 10 recipients of this year's Excel Award - the top honor for Granite School District educators. This year's ...
Trailblazing Taylorsville High Spanish Teacher Named GSD Teacher of the Year
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 ...
Cottonwood High English Teacher Named Granite 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 ...
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 ...
Board Meeting Report – April 2019
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 ...
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, ...
Photo Gallery: Art Olympics is a Marathon of Creativity
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, ...
Board Meeting Report – February 2019
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. ...