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Laura Hamilton, Ensign Elementary
“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 […]read more -
Katie Jensen, Calvin Smith Elementary School
“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 […]read more -
Daniel Blaisdell, Golden Spike Elementary
“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 […]read more -
Leah Lorton, Tooele High School
“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 […]read more -
Mrs. Nay, Liberty Elementary
“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 […]read more -
Katee Garff, Howard R Driggs Elementary
“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 […]read more -
Brandi Rosenlund, Foothill Elemtary Orem
“Ms Rosenlund is the most caring and attentive Kindergarten Teacher I have ever known! She values each individual child, encouraging them in the ways they learn best and inspiring them to learn and grow at their own pace with tender loving guidance. In the first weeks of school she noticed that the littlest in her […]read more -
Jenica Helmstetler, Granger elementary
“Only “Miss H” could be patient enough to love and teach my autistic son while we tried to figure out how to help him. She was so patient. 2 years later, I was blessed to have her teach my daughter. My daughter has a hard time talking to anyone other than family. Miss H didn’t […]read more -
Sue Wiggins, Altara Elementary
“Mrs. Wiggins loves each student as her own. She has been teaching for about 20 years. My oldest and youngest child, and some in between, have been blessed to have her as a teacher/surrogate mother. She is very effective in helping each student learn. My children say that she helps them have fun while they […]read more -
Ryan Dickison, Cyprus High School
“He always brings energy into the classroom and the way he teaches really sticks in my brain which is necessary when teaching students. He treats the students kindly and with respect but still has tons of fun!! Its sad that he is going to be an administrator next year because he is such a great […]read more -
Keyera Churilla, Mount Jordan Middle School
“Ms. K goes above and beyond for her students every single day, demonstrating unwavering dedication and compassion. Ms. K has a remarkable ability to build lasting, meaningful relationships with her students, making a real and lasting impact in their lives. As a special education teacher, she is a fierce advocate for her students—ensuring they are […]read more -
Tracy McDiarmid, Utah International Charter School
“Tracy has been working with the amazing kids at Utah International for 8 years. This school welcomes in refugees from all over the world and they often need extra support as they learn English and the grade level curriculum. Tracy is math teacher and has labored tirelessly to adapt her teacher skills to the needs […]read more
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!