Two years ago Siaosi Heimuli’s life took a dramatic turn when his father died. His dad was his ‘biggest supporter,’ and the experience forced him to take big steps in realizing he had to let the past go and live for the future. Since his father’s passing, Siaosi has also experienced his mother ...
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Dr. Bates, GEF surprise 2016 Excel Award winners in their classrooms
Todd Summerhays was somewhat bewildered to have the principal and the superintendent stroll into his classroom unannounced. His perplexity increased when he saw his family walk through the doorway. "That's my daughter! And that's my mom! I have no idea what's going on," he said to his equally ...
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." ...
Granite Park Jr. High re-earns distinction as “National Demonstration School”
Administrators and faculty at Granite Park Junior High were elated to hear from the AVID “bigwigs” that the school’s status as a National Demonstration School (the only school in Utah to earn the distinction) will be renewed for another year. The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) ...