Teacher Tribute Wall

“The best teachers aren’t just those that help you through a math problem or understand literature, they’re those that transform your lives, help you change and develop into the best person that you can be. Good teachers help you find and develop skills and talents. Help you find a passion for things you love so […]

“Mrs Mortensen taught both of my children. I have also been privileged to be in her 4th grade classroom and see her at work. Her love for her students is noticeable in how she teaches. She put fun into science, math, language arts, social studies/history, everything. She uses hands on tools whenever possible and show […]

“When I started teaching at Granger High School, Jesse Neibaur was the PLC lead for our department. Since I was new to the subject I would be teaching, Ms. Neibaur and the rest of my department came in for a couple of full days in the summer to help me with lesson plans, etc. I […]

“I have learned so much about the history of Utah from my Utah Studies teacher, Mr. Ricks. Now I bring up events that happened in Utah all of the time. Just passing by areas that we studied I usually know something that took place, or a conversation comes up about Utah and I now know […]

“Bridget went above and beyond for my daughter and all the student’s she worked with. My child would come home having felt proud,strong, making progress and better yet she was happy while under Mrs. McFall’s care. Any child or parent is better off for having Mrs. McFall in their lives.” -Ashley S About Teacher Features […]

“First off, she is my daughter! She has been teaching special ed for several years now at Salem Hills High School. She goes way above and beyond in everything she does at the school. She is always kind and patient with her students. She also dresses up for every holiday or school spirit day. She […]

“Ms. Hamilton engages her students with rigorous, yet imaginative lessons that inspire a genuine love of learning. She designs collaborative projects that help students develop real-world skills they’ll carry into the future. In one activity, students formed “caravans” to explore global cultures, learning through teamwork and discovery. In another, they created food trucks—developing menus with […]

“Mrs Jensen has relationships with all her students and makes each of her over 50 students feel important and valued. She has inventive and interesting activities and lessons to get kids engaged in learning English and social studies. My son always wants to go to school to be a part of the learning and a […]

“From Day 1 my son was excited after meeting Mr. B. I knew every single day that he was safe, loved, and wanted. My son had someone he could trust who built him up and helped him find passion in learning and making friends. Even outside of school, he wants to share what he is […]

“1. Explains Complex Ideas Clearly Ms. Lorton breaks down difficult concepts like limits, derivatives, and integrals in ways that actually make sense—using analogies, visuals, or step-by-step logic that connects with students. 2. Cares About Student Success She genuinely wants students to succeed and takes time to check in, offer extra help, and encourage them when […]

“She knows how to handle our ADHD child, is very understanding and goes above and beyond for her students.” -Ashley Flynn 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 […]

“Katee is a wonderful Kindergarten teacher. She is finishing up her 6th year of teaching. Each year she has had some quite challenging students. This year she had the lowest ranked students out of the three kindergarten classes. However, her class of 26 children this year, 96% met at or above in their reading scores […]