Nick Pappas, Hilcrest high school
May 9, 2026, 3:30 PM | Updated: May 19, 2026, 2:00 pm
Shawna Blamires, Mt view Jr high
”Shawna Blamires embodies the true spirit of selflessness, excellence, and dedication. As a math teacher at Mountain View Junior High, she works endlessly to support her students and create a positive, engaging learning environment every day. Beyond her outstanding commitment in the classroom, she demonstrated the ultimate form of compassion and courage five years ago […]
6 days ago
Lisa Peterson, William Penn Elementary
“Lisa Peterson is a reading specialist /coach at William Penn Elementary. She is responsible for helping students with their reading skills so they can become more proficient readers and learners. She organizes reading groups for students to be taught by her and para educators, and focuses on individual needs and growth. Lisa also works with […]
6 days ago
Drew Talbot, Pleasant Grove Junior High School
“Mr Talbot was a student teacher for history who we loved so much our school gave him a permanent job as a guided studies teacher he’s so incredible cause he always enjoyed being a teacher and was so animated when teaching he would explain all to us and made our ideas and questions valued. He […]
7 days ago
Courtney Austin, Legacy
“Courtney’s amazing teacher in every way we understand each of our students needs and adjust them. She also was a great support to her team and helps them even throughout the summer. He’s a great teacher and coworker. Please pick her.” -April Young About Teacher Features on KSL NewsRadio Teachers are the backbone of our […]
18 days ago
Angela Burke, Sand Springs Elementary
“Mrs. Burke is an exceptional fourth-grade teacher who truly makes a difference in the lives of her students. She creates a classroom where every child feels welcomed, supported, and encouraged to do their very best. Her kindness, patience, and dedication shine through in everything she does. She goes above and beyond to help her students […]
20 days ago
Julie Frank, Home/OpenEd
“I am nominating my incredible mom, Julie! She homeschools me along with my two other siblings. She is the best teacher who sacrifices so much for us. She also works at OpenEd, where she helps lots of other students and their families. She makes sure they are taken care of and learning too. My mom […]
21 days ago
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