Teacher Tribute Wall

“Mrs. Ashby is an above-and-beyond teacher who has created a true safe haven in her Orchestra classroom at Stansbury Jr. High. Her room is a place where students feel welcomed, valued, and supported—not just musically, but emotionally and academically as well. She fosters a positive, inclusive environment where every child feels they belong, and she […]

“Ms. Peterson is one of the most coveted teachers at Trailside Elementary in Vineyard. All her students love her and all the student that didn’t get her wish they had. She is exceptional at her job, going above and beyond helping her students learn and achieve their goals all the while making it fun and […]

“Coach Webb is the best teacher ever!! She is so kind and caring and all of the students love her! She goes out of her way to make sure each student is seen and understood. She was made for this job!” -Brooklyn Webb About Teacher Features on KSL NewsRadio Teachers are the backbone of our […]

“Mr. Madsen is one of the most influential and incredible teachers my kids have had. He teaches Jr High band and that alone can be the most difficult job ever. However, he can get my kids to actually practice….a lot! Attending a band concert at Legacy Jr High is one of the most incredible things […]

“Justina has a special talent for working with special education students. So much so that the special education staff members lean on Justina when certain students are struggling. Justina knows how to help these students level out when things get too intense for them. She will help make sure her special education students feel validated, […]

“Ms. Hazen is one of those rare teachers who makes every student feel loved, valued, and capable. Her classroom is filled with kindness, patience, and genuine care — a place where students feel safe to be themselves and excited to learn. She goes above and beyond to make sure each child knows they matter, celebrating […]

“It is with great admiration that I nominate Ms. Hazen for Teacher Appreciation recognition. Ms. Hazen is the kind of educator every student deserves, one who combines deep dedication, compassion, and high expectations to create a classroom where every child feels valued, capable, and inspired to achieve their best. From the moment students step into […]

“Mrs. Cimenski is kind but her kindness isn’t loud or performative. Its patient, consistent, and deeply human. She notices the student who never raises there hand and the students who always do. She notices the students whose notebooks are full of doodles and not words and she finds ways to draw them out believing everyone […]

“She’s one of the best musicians ever, she has taught me just about everything I know about Music theory.” -William Taylor 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 […]

“He’s our choir teacher, and he’s SUPER awesome at what he does! He teaches us technique for singing super well, and with his help, we’re able to get superiors in every choir competition we do, including state. And all the students love him, because he’s a super great teacher, and super nice, and fun.” -Ashlyn […]

“I wholeheartedly nominate Ms. Reams for recognition as an exceptional special education teacher who truly changes lives. In her classroom at Manila Elementary, Ms. Reams sees beyond labels to the limitless potential in every student. With creativity and fierce dedication, she turns “can’t” into “watch me.” She built communication systems that gave nonverbal students their […]

“Mrs. Cimenski is incredible because she takes the extra time to make sure we understand why we are learning the things we learn. She also makes sure to check up on us if she’s worried that we’re having a hard time. She lets us go at our own pace whether that be super fast or […]