I have been a functional skills para in the Box Elder School District for 5 years. Before going back to work, I spent several years volunteering at the schools my children attended and doing PTA things. I first met Randi Jo Marble while I was serving as PTA president at ACHIS. While preparing for a […]
I could go on for days and days about Mrs. Allen, she is Amazing!!! She not only teaches, she loves and pushes her kids/students in a positive, calm, and engaging fun environment. I have been blessed that two of my kids were lucky enough to be in her classroom, and I also worked close with […]
Building strong families is at the core of what The Family Place does each day. The organization was established in 1982 by a group of caring community members that wanted to address child abuse in our area. They have a mission to protect children and strengthen families.
Kevin Hemphill was assigned to be the teacher of my grandson Jayden Sorenson last year. Jayden, who was seven at the time, has always been a little shy and has a dairy allergy. Jayden is a smart kid but sometimes school is stressful for him, especially when other students bring in treats for birthdays or […]
"As Officer Linton became more and more knowledgeable of the students, he recognized an opportunity. He approached me with the idea of being able to teach an Introduction to Law Enforcement class."
The Wasatch County Health Department offers dental services to low income and uninsured residents. They are able to provide this unique service because they have several local dentists that generously volunteer their time and expertise to help those in need.
It is my honor to nominate Brad Davis, a fellow teacher from Fort Herriman Middle School. He is just starting his fourth year of teaching, but his teaching goes beyond how long he has been teaching. I am continually impressed with his understanding of his subject, his enthusiasm and sincere interest in his students, and […]
Alta Community Enrichment creates opportunities in the Little Cottonwood community for individual and group participation in arts, cultural events, and education. They offer more than 60 year-round programs in a stimulating mountain environment.
Mrs. Paxton has been lifting students at Millard High School for over 25 years. She began by literally lifting her special needs students, training them for Special Olympics, teaching them to shave their legs, and helping them learn life skills as she found local businesses to let them intern at. She was often heard saying, […]
Sergeant Butler was nominated by his mother. "Mom, all my life you have taught me to give service to others. Being a policeman is about 90% service and 10% crap!"
Cancer knows no boundaries, affecting individuals from all walks of life. Kids with cancer and their siblings are often isolated from peers, missing opportunities for growth and companionship with others.
Ms. Jandy is a 4th grade teacher at Spectrum Academy, a charter school designed to help kids with Autism. Jandy has an infectious enthusiasm for making the world a better place, which carries over into her teaching. She has a “can do” attitude and helps her students find enjoyable ways to accomplish what they are […]
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease, which includes heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases, is the number one cause of death in the U.S. What can you do to lower your risk of heart disease?
Miss Cullimore has been influencing the lives of children for many years. She understands the necessity of teaching the Utah Standards and ensuring a quality education for all of the students she teaches. Yet, her most influential quality is in the way she treats her students and how they feel each day as she enters […]
Camee Faulk is one of the greatest teachers and people that I know. She is so dedicated to her students. I honestly think that she cares about each one of them on a very personal level. She is the drama teacher at Kearns High School, she teaches all 8 periods so she does not even […]
Utah Community Action Program runs the state’s largest Head Start, which is a federal program to help young children make a smooth transition to the school environment, get basic medical attention, and help their family on a path to self-sufficiency.
Ann Moulton spent her entire teaching career at Ben Lomond High School in Ogden, Utah. For over 30 years she drew out the best in our voices and taught us about personal excellence. Our high school years were greatly impacted by her choir classes and the lessons learned about working together for something greater and […]
Officer Jewel encountered a 9-year old boy who had witnessed a crime. To his surprise, the 9 year old indicated to us all he really wanted was school supplies. Officer Jewel took it upon himself to purchase a gift bag full of school supplies for the boy.
Officer Swenson recognized a male's dire circumstances and with the help of the store clerk, purchased a pizza, potato chips, and a hot beverage for the male.
