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KSL NewsRadio and Cyprus Credit Union are honoring Utah Teachers! Now more than ever, we recognize the incredible ways that educators go above and beyond every day.

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  • May 23, 2023

    Iris Gray, Morgan Elementary

    “Iris Gray has been working with special needs children since 2005. She stared as an aid supporting severely handicapped students so they could experience some of what most students do daily. She finished her education in 12014 to become a full time Special Education teacher. She has never asked about her pay grade nor her […]
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  • May 20, 2023

    Jodie Ball, Fox Hollow Elementary

    “Miss Jodie works with the special Ed students and is absolutely amazing! She has a natural talent of knowing how to help, educate, mentor, and inspire her students. Not only do the students live her but her aides do as well! In fact, Miss Jodie will be helping start a non- communicative cluster next school […]
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  • May 20, 2023

    Nora Thompson, Olympus High School

    “Mrs. Thompson is full of engery, hard work and love! She works diligently every day to find creative ways to help her students of all skills and abilities internalize math. She keeps things fresh, changing things up so they don’t get bored, and is always smiling. She is encouraging, even when the situation could be […]
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  • May 19, 2023

    Brittany Budd, Morgan Elementary

    “Brittany is an amazing teacher who truly loves her students. She has overcome some severe health issues, such as a double transplant (kidney and pancreas), and has struggled with her vision and temporarily went blind due to ruptured vessels in her eye. She had to take a break when the organs became available, but she […]
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  • May 19, 2023

    Márcia Olsen, King’s Peak elementary

    “Márcia is originally from Brazil. She has been working the past few years as a substitute teacher or aide for Duchesne County School District. This year the school experienced a terrible death of a teacher and an untimely departure of another. The school district asked “Miss Marcia” to step into the roll of teacher for […]
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  • May 19, 2023

    Casey Romero, Orem Elementary

    “Miss Romero has a genuine love for her students and cares deeply about them in all aspects not just teaching. She is a good friend to the students and makes learning fun.” -Laura Jenson
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  • May 19, 2023

    Morgan Wachter, Thunder Ridge Elementary School

    “Ms. Morgan is my 4th grader son’s teacher on a small group class. She has made a significant moral support to my son when he’s overwhelmed at the class. A great teacher is someone that respects the emotional dysregulation of students when they’re having a tough time to adapt in every aspect of learning. Ms. […]
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  • May 19, 2023

    Laura Smith, Riverton Elementary

    “Miss Laura is a special ed teacher and is amazing!! She loves her students and wants fights for inclusion so they always feel like they belong. My daughter has grown and leaned so much from her. She’s the best!!!” -Jessica Norby
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  • May 19, 2023

    Tina Sterzer, Black Ridge Elementary

    “She is always behind her students and just recently got a district honor!!! She has the utmost love for her students and wants to build them up. She has made an impact on so many students and works super hard.” -Stephanie D
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  • May 19, 2023

    Brandi Cooley, Providence Hall Elementary School

    “Brandi is so dedicated to her students! She is always learning new ways to engage and support her first graders. Brandi is someone who makes the classroom a place that is magical and comforting. Her love of her students is amazing and her dedication to her classroom, the school, and the profession is incredible! Brandi […]
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  • May 17, 2023

    JOYLYNN GONZALES, SKY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

    “SHE IS A TERRIFIC TEACHER! ATTACHED IS THE DISTRICT NEWS RELEAS WHEN SHE WAS NAMED TEACHER OF THE YEAR (21-22). IT PRETTY MUCH SAYS IT ALL!!!” -MERILYNN BOEKWEG
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  • May 16, 2023

    Carolyn Smith, Welby Elementary

    “She has the most warm, kind, inviting personality! My child was a bit anxious about starting the school year and when she met him he immediately felt excited for school. She has promoted a safe classroom where everyone is accepted and learning is a joy! She also has been so mindful of my son’s dairy […]
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