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Teacher Tribute Wall

KSL NewsRadio, FM100.3 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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  • February 26, 2026

    Stephanie Young, Walden School of Liberal Arts

    “She is kind, patient, and silly but keeps all her students on task. She can handle anything that her students say and do. She is dedicated and caring. She works hard to balance being a teacher with understanding what teenagers go through. It’s very clear that for her teaching isn’t just a job it’s a […]
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  • February 26, 2026

    Marilyn Deniker, Riverside Elementary School

    “I am honored to nominate Marilyn Deniker for this award. If it is given to only one teacher per month, there is no one more deserving. Marilyn teaches a classroom composed entirely of students with multiple disabilities and significant behavioral challenges. Some are verbal, many aren’t. Many of these students have struggled in previous educational […]
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  • February 25, 2026

    Madison Cavender, Roy Jr High School

    “Madison is a 2nd year teacher at Roy Jr High School. She is part of the CTE program and is a Family and Consumer Science teacher, teaching both sewing and foods 1 and 2. Madison has rather large classes of 40 students. She is very devoted to her students and guides them thru her classes. […]
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  • February 25, 2026

    Tracy Ladle, Excelsior Elementary

    “From Darla, her 4th grade student; What makes Mrs.Ladle so great is that she is so nice and she can figure things out so quickly and she’s really pretty. She’s amazing at teaching us Core Math. My favorite part about her is her personality. She’s our biggest cheerleader when doing our best to reach our […]
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  • February 25, 2026

    Michelle Van Slooten, Michelle Van Slooten

    “Dear Teacher Tribute Wall Committee, I am honored to nominate Mrs. VanSlooten for recognition on the Teacher Tribute Wall with KSL NewsRadio and FM100.3 as you celebrate the incredible educators across Utah. Mrs. Van Slooten goes above and beyond every single day for her students. She creates an inviting, creative, and welcoming environment where students […]
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  • February 25, 2026

    Denny Kopp-Gordon, Franklin Discovery Academy

    “Ms. Denny is an incredible advocate for children, pushing their creativity and sense of self confidence through the arts! She tirelessly gives her time and effort during and after school hours to ensure the best for her students. She is a drama teacher and allows her elementary students ownership throughout every step of the process. […]
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  • February 19, 2026

    Sara Kristine, Anthems Academy

    “Just an overall great teacher that the kids, staff and admin love having at their school. A true role model.” -Keith Washington 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 […]
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  • February 17, 2026

    Sara Erickson, Entheos Academy

    “She started the school year just after receiving a Breast cancer diagnosis. She has taught through months of Chemotherapy where during the first round of chemo just left early for the treatments, and the second round where they were all day sessions she would take off the day but be right back at school sometimes […]
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  • February 16, 2026

    Tiffany Jackson, Utah School for the Deaf and Blind

    “My sister has worked at this school for 10 years. She has played a major roll as a teacher/assistant and has helped so many kids push their disability into an ability that can help them shape their lives. This year her and her fellow classmates and teachers lost one of their students; Sha Reh. He […]
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  • February 16, 2026

    Candy Stephens, Utah School for the Deaf and Blind

    “My mother has worked at this school for 28 years and is retiring this year. She has played a major roll as a teacher/assistant and has helped so many kids push their disability into an ability that can help them shape their lives.” -Joshua Jackson About Teacher Features on KSL NewsRadio Teachers are the backbone […]
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  • February 13, 2026

    Kimberly Boyd, Shoreline middle

    “She very funny, teaches real things that can help you in the real world and makes the work that seems boring actelly really fun.” -Camilla 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 […]
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  • February 12, 2026

    Lori Albert, Canyon Creek Elementary School

    “Mrs. Albert is one of the neatest people I’ve ever met! From day one in Mrs. Albert’s Kindergarten class, I noticed something special about her. As the kids lined up for school on the first day, Mrs. Albert came out a few minutes early and greeted each student. As I’ve watched her do this every […]
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Once each month, a lucky featured teacher will be picked at random to receive a $500 Visa gift card from Cyprus Credit Union, a pair of season tickets to Hale Centre Theatre, and a $250 gift card to Harmon's!

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