Teacher Tribute Wall

“I think the thing that makes her an outstanding teacher is the fact that she usually never gets mad at irresponsible students and always updates grades daily which is really perfect for her.” -Jordan Cimenski About Teacher Features on KSL NewsRadio Teachers are the backbone of our community, and at KSL NewsRadio, we want to […]

“What makes Dr. Martinez incredible is her unwavering commitment to each student’s growth and success. She goes beyond simply teaching the curriculum, she inspires curiosity, foster confidence, and create a classroom where every student feels seen and supported. She specializes in financial literacy, bringing complex concepts to life for students and equipping them with practical […]

“She puts so much work into her teaching and she tries so hard to make sure that everyone in her class understands what they are learning. She lets us work at our own pace. If we want to do assignments faster she will give us new assignments to work on. If we work slower then […]

“Ms. Garza is an incredible teacher. Her students learn Spanish quickly, but most importantly, she places great emphasis on their emotional well-being. In her classes, her students learn that they are a family, the importance of respect, of caring for one another, and above all, the importance of self-love. Seeing the resilience and excellent academic […]

“Mrs. Lacayo is an amazing teacher. She never gets angry at us, and never yells at us. She always, and I mean always, encourages us to play our instruments the best we can. She is always helping us and offering advice, and has helped me improve so much. We love Mrs Lacayo!” -Aiden Joseph Hovik […]

“I love Mrs. Cimenski because she actually cares how we feel. She goes out of her way to make sure we are having a good time. Whenever I go to Mrs. Cimenski’s room I feel welcome. Mrs. Cimenski will let us eat in class and talk. She jokes with us and has never made me […]

“Manman Wu is one of the Chinese dual immersion teachers at Bloomington Elementary. She teaches both 2nd and 3rd graders math in her native language. I often hear her students singing or chanting as they practice math. She engages them in so many ways, and is also dedicated to the success of our entire team. […]

“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 […]

“Ashley Chavez deserved to be honored because she goes above and beyond for her students! She goes in every single day giving it her all and making the classroom environment enjoyable and having those students wanting to be at school. She leaves an impact on the children’s life and even the parents as well! She […]

“Goes above and beyond personally and professionally with his own time and money to make sure his English As Second Language students thrive in and outside the classroom!” -Ronda Miller-Ernest 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 […]

“Charlee is the most compassionate and caring person I know. She has spend countless personal hours and much of her own money to provide the students at Kearns High School a safe and enjoyable place to learn and grow. No judgment, just love! She is admired by students and recognized by fellow staff members for […]

“I have had two children of mine in her class and they are both very strong adhd kids. She has been the most outstanding in helping both my children succeed, learn and focus the best they can. She is the kindest and always makes her classroom so welcoming. So many things I could say about […]