Cottonwood High teacher Dennis Hummer is one of a handful of educators statewide to receive the Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education. This award is given to a handful of educators statewide who continually seek ways to improve instruction and help students succeed. During a surprise visit ...
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Two GSD educators among ten recipients of UEA Excellence in Teaching Awards
Two outstanding Granite School District teachers received top honors this year from the largest education employee association in Utah. Every year, Utah Education Association (UEA) presents awards to a handful of Utah public school teachers whose efforts in the classroom significantly impact the ...
Whittier Elementary student named AAA Safety Patroller of the Year
Miguel Vergara has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, safety skills, and school citizenship during his time as a school safety patroller. His dedication to keeping his peers safe has earned him the award of Utah School Safety Patroller of the Year by AAA. Miguel received a customer ...
Granite employees celebrate career milestone
Thousands of school days, thousands of memories, and individual lives touched through dedication to the profession. Here’s the list of contract employees celebrating 25 years of service in Granite School District: Whitney Afoa – Math Teacher, Bennion Jr. High Lorri Aldridge – Counselor, ...
Longtime Lincoln Elementary luminary named SSL Chamber’s Educator of the Year
George Theodore of Lincoln Elementary is an avid golfer, a former MLB player for the New York Mets, and has spent the better part of 30 years as a counselor at the school. Generations of Lincoln Elementary students have benefitted from George's expertise and dedication. As principal Afton Lambson ...
This educator’s tough love goes a long way in helping students succeed
“This is my forty-first year in education. You don’t do it forever unless you care about kids.” Kim Heppler understands how important it is for students to be at school. As the attendance tracker/outreach worker at Granite Park Jr. High, she often puts on a ‘tough’ façade in order to get the best ...
GSD educators receive top honors from Utah Art Education Association
Two Granite School District educators were selected from a large pool of nominations to receive this year’s top awards from the Utah Art Education Association. Tami Searle of Churchill Junior High was selected as the 2015 Utah Junior High School Art Teacher of the Year. The selection committee ...
Gov. Herbert congratulates Eastwood for National PTA School of Excellence recognition
Eastwood Elementary has earned the distinction of being a National PTA School of Excellence – a recognition that celebrates exceptional PTA partnerships. The award extols Eastwood for being among a handful of U.S. schools “leading the nation in family-school partnerships” and “engaging families ...
Submit your nominations for the Educator of the Week
The Granite School District Educator of the Week award spotlights the extraordinary efforts being put forth by GSD employees throughout the district. Let us know about the individuals at your school or department who make a difference in the lives of students every day. You may see your ...
GSD receives award for excellence in procurement
Granite School District has been nationally recognized for acquiring the best possible value and quality in the products and services purchased for District use. Granite received the 2015 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award by the National Procurement Institute. The Institute’s ...