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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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  • June 13, 2026

    Alexander King, Mountain Ridge High School (Jordan School District)

    “Alexander King is the kind of educator who teaches students how to think critically, hone and reflect on their skills, and grow both as artists and humans. The phenomenal theater program at Mountain Ridge High School is proof of what that looks like in practice. We live right next to another high school, but my […]
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  • June 9, 2026

    Kent Burton, Granger High School

    “Kent Burton teaches US History at Granger High School, and if you were to walk the halls, you’d be able to identify him immediately. He would be the one dressed in a costume or period clothing of whatever time in history he was teaching during a particular week. Mr. Burton is committed to his role […]
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  • June 7, 2026

    Suzanne Blankinship, Creekside Elementary

    “Mrs. Blankinship puts her whole heart into teaching! Her students can feel she truly cares for them, she makes learning fun, and she brings out the best in her students. For social studies each year, she puts a lot of work into organizing a mountain man rendezvous to help bring that part of Utah’s history […]
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  • June 6, 2026

    Trisha Jensen, Monte Vista Elementary

    “Mrs. Jensen goes above and beyond for each and every one of her students. I truly don’t know how she does it. My child had some big struggles this year. Mrs. Jensen helped her become confident and helped her feel like school is a safe place! Mrs. Jensen would do regular weekly check ins, seeing […]
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  • June 1, 2026

    Ryan Dain, Granger High School

    “Ryan Dain Chemistry teacher. Mr. Dain invited me to the class room to teach how acid can eat meat. Exploring Acids: Fastest for Dissolving Flesh. I found it rather fascinating.” -Kelly Wilson About Teacher Features on KSL NewsRadio Teachers are the backbone of our community, and at KSL NewsRadio, we want to highlight the hard […]
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  • May 25, 2026

    Ashley Barnett, Santaquin elementary

    “She always wants to be there for her students. She is insanely kind and the only teacher I have ever cried for. She is an amazing person and loves all her students!” -Marilyn Workman About Teacher Features on KSL NewsRadio Teachers are the backbone of our community, and at KSL NewsRadio, we want to highlight […]
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  • May 25, 2026

    Vanessa Vasquez, Santaquin Elementary

    “She is kind, she gives us treats, and lets us earn prizes by being good, and she reads to us.” -Lydia Workman 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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  • May 25, 2026

    Megan Cieslak, Mount Nebo Middle

    “She is awesome and super nice! I only had her one year though because she is moving to St George.” -Marilyn Workman 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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  • May 21, 2026

    Kami Merchant, Corner Canyon High School

    “Out of all of my teachers, she’s the best! She puts in the most effort I’ve ever seen to make class so fun. She plans these amazing activities and you can tell that she cares about her students so much. She’s incredibly kind, understanding, patient, and she loves and treats everyone with respect. I’ve never […]
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  • May 19, 2026

    Michelle Matthews, Crescent Elementary

    “Michelle Matthews has worked at Crescent Elementary for 30 years as a special education teacher. She works with children from kindergarten to 5th grade, helping them succeed and prepare for the future. Her colleagues and principle appreciate all she does in her position. In her role as a special education teacher, she acts as an […]
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  • May 18, 2026

    John Garofalo, Syracuse High School

    “Mr. Garofalo is loved by every single student in his class. I have subbed his classes and the second I walk in (even though I am an amazing sub:)) they are sad that he isn’t there. I have never heard a single students say they don’t like him or his class. He makes history fun, […]
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  • May 18, 2026

    Mckenzie Hallows, Syracuse High School

    “Mrs. Hallows is not only an incredible teacher, she is a mentor and helped my son become a better person . My son had Mrs. Hallows in Junior High and she went thorough an incredibly hard personal trial but still answered emails and showed such love and compassion to my child . She made English […]
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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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