Lisa Sutherland, Utah Connections Academy
Oct 14, 2025, 10:14 AM | Updated: Oct 23, 2025, 11:05 am
“It is a pleasure to nominate Mrs. Lisa Sutherland, our exceptional 2nd-grade teacher and team lead, for KSL’s Featured Teacher recognition.
What makes Mrs. Sutherland incredible is her unwavering dedication to both her students and colleagues. In her virtual 2nd-grade classroom, she creates a warm, engaging space where students feel valued, capable, and excited to learn. Her lessons are thoughtful and lively, always designed to spark curiosity and connection.
Beyond her classroom, Mrs. Sutherland generously shares her expertise as a teacher Team Lead. She models best practices, offers consistent encouragement, and helps build confidence in others resulting in an elevated level of excellence across our elementary school. Whether she’s leading the cooking club, organizing field trips, or teaching an interactive virtual lesson, Lisa’s energy and creativity shine through.
Lisa makes online teaching look effortless, not because it is easy, but because she is so deeply skilled and passionate about helping students grow. Mrs. Sutherland truly embodies the heart of an educator: caring, innovative, and committed to making a difference every single day.”
-Jandy Stelter
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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!
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