• This year, our son Luke took a yearlong EMT course through the GTI program from Sadie Riel. It was his senior year and unfortunately his anxiety and depression reared up. He attempted to take his own life, crushing all of us. After four long days in ICU and a weeklong trip to a treatment […]
Do you remember a teacher that impacted your life? This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, where communities take time to acknowledge the crucial role teachers play in making sure every student receives a quality education. It’s a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to our children.
I would like to nominate Sherri Lords for the KSL Teacher Feature Award. I have had the privilege to work with Mrs. Lords, as her principal, for the past four years. Mrs. Lords has taught several grades at the elementary level, served as a teacher leader, and is now teaching fourth grade. In my 23 […]
When you register your vehicle or renew your driver license, filling out the forms can be a bit of a daunting task. But near the end of each form, you have the chance to make a difference to some worthy community organizations in Utah.
Andy has the unusual position of teaching every single 12th grade student about Financial Literacy at Dixie High. He takes this responsibility very seriously, and brings a curriculum into the classroom that is timely, valuable, and pertinent to the lives of students. I have spoken to students in his classroom who always report that they […]
Wasatch Community Gardens in Salt Lake City created a Community Education Program to teach people of all ages how to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food through gardening and cooking classes and community events.
My daughter’s 8th grade teacher is Mrs. Huhtala. She is an extraordinary teacher! My daughter says she is her favorite teacher this year. On the last day before Christmas break, Mrs. Huhtala sent home a hand written card to my daughter and to each of her students in all of her classes. The card talked […]
Building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities is the mission of the YMCA of Northern Utah. They believe the values and skills learned early are vital building blocks for life. Because of the Y, more young people are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. Children and teens can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential.
I am thrilled to nominate my daughter’s third grade teacher, Chandra Packham! My little Sandra was a timid, somewhat unconfident child before entering Ms. Packham’s third grade class. She seemed uninterested in school and often came home bored and cranky. But you should see her now! Not only has she become incredibly confident and strong, […]
Mr. Hendry is my Fifth Grade Teacher at Sharon Elementary and he has had a huge impact on me this year! I was being bullied by kids last year for being overweight, having glasses, and being nice to everyone no matter who they are or what they looked like. Despite efforts on my mom’s part […]
April is National Volunteer Month and is dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers in our communities as well as encouraging volunteerism throughout the month.
It’s estimated one in five kids in Utah is affected by bullying and more than half of students witness it daily. But when students, parents, schools, and communities work together, bullying can be stopped.
Tom Davidson is a Chemistry teacher and coach at Box Elder High. He is a teacher that cares about his students and is willing to do anything to help them succeed. He is a great example to other teachers and a great leader. Tom is very dedicated to his students. He will do extra reviews […]
How can Utahns help reduce the number of children living in poverty? People Helping People is an organization that helps families break the cycle of poverty for their children. Their goal is to teach women, primarily single mothers, how they can build better futures for themselves and their children by becoming, and remaining, successfully employed.
It takes a special person to teach high school math. Mrs. Katrina Smith is more than a special teacher…she is exceptional. Mrs. Smith was my son’s 10th grade math teacher last year and she had such a big impact on him. Under Mrs. Smith’s guidance, my son excelled in math. His SAGE math scores improved […]
"Because of Zach, I am now over a year clean, and have changed my behaviors around. I now hold a good job, go to treatment only a few hours a week and my son has a father again."
The Utah Kids Foundation provides a central support network for families of children with all types of special needs in the state of Utah. Their focus is to facilitate the interchange of short term medical equipment and supplies to families most in need.
In July 2016 in the heat of the summer Jeff was finishing a shift and heard on the dispatch radio of a distressed mountain biker on the Poison Spider Mesa trail.
I would like to nominate Mr. Kim McIntire for the Zions Bank, KSL Teacher Feature Award. Kim runs a successful, award winning dance program at Centennial Middle School. This year he spends part of each school day at Timpview High School, rebuilding their dance program. He developed and instructs different classes for varying ability levels. […]
Citizens Reutilizing Assistive Technology Equipment, or CReATE, specializes in refurbishing donated wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices. Then they get the equipment to Utahns who need it at an affordable cost. Their work is needed because children grow, machines wear out, warranties expire, and costs aren’t always covered for equipment as often as people need it.
