Jason Herrud, American Fork High School
Sep 5, 2025, 8:33 AM | Updated: Oct 22, 2025, 12:52 pm
“He is a phenomenal teacher who not only makes the classroom fun and engaging but also creates an environment where every student feels welcome, valued, and loved. His passion for teaching goes far beyond academics—he genuinely cares about his students as individuals and about the type of people they are becoming, not just the grades they earn or the scores they achieve.
In addition to his excellence in the classroom, he serves as the tennis coach for both the girls’ and boys’ teams. Through coaching, he has impacted countless students, teaching them lessons that extend far beyond the court. The number of lives he has touched is truly immeasurable. Many students share stories about how something he said changed their perspective, lifted their spirits, or simply made their day better.
He is inspirational, compassionate, and dedicated to helping his students succeed not only in school but in life. His influence will stay with them for years to come. For these reasons and so many more, he is more than deserving of this nomination.”
-Jocelyn Egbert
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