Courtney is an amazing kindergarten teacher. From large class sizes, to low income students, to language barriers and beyond – she finds a way to teach each child on a level they can understand often having to write three to four lesson plans for the same class. She is always excited to come to work, […]
I would like to nominate Daniel Francom for a Teacher Feature Award. I have been his colleague for several years, and I find him to be an amazing teacher and very thoughtful coworker. Daniel inspires his students to love learning and celebrates their growth. He truly cares about his students and often does ‘little’ things […]
I have a son who has high functioning autism and struggles in school, academically, mentally, and soically. He is now in 6th and for the first time is enjoying school and learning. Amy has taken him under her wing and taught him that school is fun and given him the chance to learn that he […]
We would like to nominate Mr. Jerrold Carpenter for the KSL Teacher Feature. He is the 8th and 9th grade science teacher at Lincoln Academy in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He is an excellent teacher who makes an impact on every student he teaches. Mr. Carpenter is funny and down to earth. He tells it the […]
I don’t know if I can express in words how grateful I am for this incredible teacher. Oftentimes parents have no idea how great some teachers are. I am a national parent advocate for dyslexia. I am also the co-founder of Decoding Dyslexia Utah. I hear stories from parents statewide and nationwide, every day. Most […]
Mr. Moore is an incredible teacher, and has been for decades! He has been the madrigal, show choir, concert choir, music theory, and German teacher at Cyprus High for decades, and does the Musical theatre program, and choir tours after school hours and during the summer ever year. Not only has he done all of […]
Mr. Armijo is the Physical Education teacher at Spectrum Academy in Pleasant Grove. Spectrum Academy is our 12-year-old son’s fourth school. Erik is now in 7th grade and has been diagnosed with Autism, severe depression, anxiety disorder, and ADHD. He has always struggled in social situations. School has always been especially difficult for him. He […]
I have Melinda for math and I’ve always struggled with math until I transferred to Valley High and went to Melinda’s class. It’s funny though because pretty much no one likes math right? But Melinda just has this radiating positivity that rubs off on everyone she comes in contact with while making learning my worse […]
Intermountain Therapy Animals strives to improve quality of life through the power of the human-animal bond. Most pet owners are aware of the benefits their animals provide. The enthusiastic greeting of a dog or cat after a hard day's work relieves stress. Petting a dog or cat lowers blood pressure.
I am a sophomore at West Jordan High School. The reason I’m writing this nomination letter today is to bring attention and gratitude to a single person who I believe should be acknowledged for her hard work. Miss Kelsie Berrett is a new teacher at West Jordan this year, and she is currently teaching Secondary […]
Last October, my son’s teacher Ms. Bird talked to me about Lota being tired in class and how he was complaining about not seeing the smart board that well. As a Mom, I was starting to have “that Mom feeling” that something was not right with Lota, and after speaking with Ms. Bird a few […]
When an 11-year-old would rather go to school than leave for a family vacation, it makes a parent wonder what is going on. So I asked my 5th grade daughter, “Do you not want to miss school because it is too hard to make up the missing work?” and she replied, “No! I don’t want […]
The mission of Centro Hispano in Utah County is to empower Hispanics to have equal access to information and resources needed to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through education and skill building activities. They offer bilingual services such as walk-in consultations for information and referrals, legal assessments, low-income tax payer assistance, translation and interpretation.
Ms. Kay Beck has been teaching children with special needs for 41 years. She began her career in the early 70’s when society was just beginning to believe that children with special needs could learn and be productive. Ms. Beck was one of those workers in the forefront of this concept. Currently Ms. Beck teaches […]
Sportsmanship is a seed that needs exposure and lessons to grow. Young athletes participate in numerous sports and leagues each year. Those impressionable children learn the attributes of sportsmanship from their coaches, teammates, and parents. It's a trait that is likely to be used throughout his or her life.
October is domestic violence awareness month. One organization making a difference in Davis County is the Safe Harbor Crisis Center. They provide shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence. The organization also provides education, awareness, and resources to the local community.
Miss Lacee Southard, a first grade teacher at Hidden Hollow Elementary in Eagle Mountain, is someone who exemplifies a teacher who inspires the best in her students. She has been teaching at Hidden Hollow Elementary for about 5 years. Everyone loves her, from her first year students and their parents to the current year students […]
The Utah Society for Respiratory Care provides community outreach efforts for Tobacco Free Kids and e-cigarette regulation. It has respiratory therapists and students advocating and teaching the public about the hazards of tobacco use, e-cigarette use, lung physiology and anatomy, and the impact of pollutants on lung health
Mr. Preston is an 8th grade US history teacher who I have had the absolute pleasure of teaching on the same team for the last 5 years. Mr. Preston’s finest quality is his ability to build meaningful and caring relationships with his students. He is an absolutely incredible middle school teacher and he focuses on […]
I would like to nominate Colleen Curran for your Teacher Feature and hope that she can be recognized for the years of unselfish service she has given to both her school and especially her students. Ms. Curran is a teacher at Riverton High School where she has taught for several years and excelled as reiterated […]
Mayor Ralph Becker has issued a challenge to youth and their parents to Go, Seek, and Discover by spending at least 30 minutes a day outdoors connecting with nature for a 30-day period. This new program, SLC Kids Explore, was designed to create exciting new outdoor opportunities for students and to raise public awareness about the health benefits of spending time in nature.
I absolutely would be an ungrateful sloth if I did not take the opportunity to nominate two teachers from Tolman Elementary School in Bountiful for the KSL Newsradio Teacher Feature Award. Over the last three kids, we have found that there is a very special First Grade Teacher and Second Grade Teacher at this school. […]
I have watched my wife teach for twenty years. She does do what so many other teachers do with all the extra time and money they put in that people who don’t live them see is happening behind the scenes. I think going above and beyond and pouring all of yourself and efforts into your […]
Inside the green-doored portable at Samuel Morgan Elementary School, the fortunate students in Stephanie Povey’s 4th grade class are immersed in a learning environment created by a master teacher. Mrs. Povey has been teaching for about thirty years, including over two decades at Morgan Elementary. This marks her third year as half of a teaching […]
