Mrs. Amelia Larsen, Bastian Elementary

“To the KSL Teacher Feature Nominating Committee:

I would like to nominate Mrs. Amelia Larsen from Bastian Elementary in Herriman, Utah for the KSL Teacher Feature Award. She is currently a second grade teacher, but she has been shaping the minds of many students for years.

Mosaics are a beautiful form of art created by small pieces of colorful stone or glass. These pieces can be regularly or irregularly shaped. Mosaics are made by master artists who see the potential of diverse shapes and sizes of pieces and then molds all the pieces into something remarkable.

Mrs. Larsen is a master artist who creates a magnificent mosaic of learning in her classroom. Each year her class is composed of students from many different backgrounds with an array of learning needs. Seeing the potential of each student, Mrs. Larsen sculpts her class into a masterpiece. With her unconditional love and care, she creates an environment where students can adapt and encourage each other. Together with their teacher, Mrs. Larsen, the students master learning while building confidence and community.

As an artist teacher, Mrs. Larsen deserves to be recognized for the many minds and hearts she shapes. I know each of my children have been molded into something beautiful as they have learned from her, built confidence, and gained a love for learning. I hope you will consider her for this honor.”

-Becky Yates

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!  

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