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Alexis Webb, Renaissance Academy

Nov 12, 2025, 5:31 PM | Updated: Dec 4, 2025, 2:15 pm

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BY EMILY ASHMEAD


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“Coach Webb is the best teacher ever!! She is so kind and caring and all of the students love her! She goes out of her way to make sure each student is seen and understood. She was made for this job!”

-Brooklyn Webb

About Teacher Features on KSL NewsRadio

Teachers are the backbone of our community, and at KSL NewsRadio, we want to highlight the hard work they put in to help their students. 

Do you know a teacher that goes above and beyond? Nominate them today by letting us know how incredible they are, attach their photo, and they’ll have the chance to win a huge prize totaling over $1,000!  

Teacher Feature prizes are generously sponsored by the folks at Cyprus Credit Union, who are dedicated to honoring Utah teachers and uplifting the incredible ways that educators go above and beyond every day.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Crislen Osborn, Bridge elementary

“She is an amazing teacher and cares a lot about the development and futures of the children she teaches. Always shows up with a smile and a good energy.” -Braydon Bare “She is an amazing teacher. She makes each kid feel special and she is a safe space! She is very creative on how she […]

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Valene Stone, Silver Crest Elementary

“As a 4th grade school teacher, she has spent countless weeks pouring her heart into her students, creating a safe place for them to learn, grow, and believe in themselves. Teaching has never just been a job for her. It has been a calling. She has given so much of her time, energy, patience, and […]

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Valerie Beagley, Miss Vals preschool

“Miss Val is the most loving lady that I know. She has the kindest heart the biggest heart. She always has her students best interests in mind. She never forgets that her students come first. She teaches them the basics in way that each student understands each concept. She teaches them to sing and they […]

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Julie Roberts, Snow Springs Elementary

“She always goes the extra mile to make sure that her students around taken care of.” -Karen Idom About Teacher Features on KSL NewsRadio Teachers are the backbone of our community, and at KSL NewsRadio, we want to highlight the hard work they put in to help their students.  Do you know a teacher that […]

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