Teacher Tribute Wall

“I am nominating Erin Summerill (my mother in law), who is an English teacher at Pleasant Grove High School, because of her incredible dedication and passion for her students. She works extremely hard to connect with each of them individually and meet their unique needs. Many of her students are not fluent or literate in […]

“Mr. Busath’s profound impact on his students extends far beyond the confines of the classroom. By fostering a sense of belonging and validation, he empowers them to embrace their unique backgrounds and cultures. His tireless dedication to their academic and personal growth is matched only by his commitment to instilling in them a sense of […]

“Mrs. Warner has been a dedicated educator for over 33 years, beginning her teaching career in 1992. Since 2003, she has been a beloved Kindergarten teacher at Green Acres Elementary in North Ogden, Utah. In her classroom, she lays the crucial foundation for lifelong learning—nurturing growth in reading, writing, math, science, and social skills for […]

“She is the best. She gives her class parties just because we did good on our tests. She actually teaches us subjects and other things we want to learn.” -Henry Gormus About Teacher Features on KSL NewsRadio Teachers are the backbone of our community, and at KSL NewsRadio, we want to highlight the hard work […]

“Amy Morrey is an amazing drama teacher who goes above and beyond! She sacrifices countless hours to help the students put on incredible productions at the high school. She knows her students individually and wants each of them to be successful. She has the option to charge fees for students to be in the productions […]

“Ms. Marietti has been very patient and understanding as we’ve navigated and figured out our first grader’s ADHD diagnosis. It’s easy for him to get discouraged and feel like a bad kid for getting distracted. She has helped instill confidence and a love of learning. She is concerned about all her students and supports them […]

“Mrs. Thornock is a mom of three which each of those kids chasing their dreams in a comp sport or dance. She has no spare time at home and somehow still finds time to grade those tests that students need to up their grade. She puts her students first and does everything she can to […]

“Her Compassion and she has transformed the educational experience for countless students—most notably my son, who lives with both autism and ADHD.” -Diana Rodriguez 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.  […]

“True to her word, Mrs. Bird the helps her students take flight. Her intuition and soft heart means she cares for her 1st graders at her title 1 school with a heart of gold. Recently, she went out of her way to bring unhatched pheasant eggs to allow her students to watch them incubate and […]

“My grandson has struggled in reading. This year he has done amazing. He just tested above grade level. Not only was his speed good, he had 98% accuracy, and 60 retell. Mrs. Shaffer is not only a positive teacher who constantly encourages her students, but challenges them to do better. He said to me one […]

“She started a whole new program called pocket trumpets at Parley’s. She works with kids before, after and a lunch time! So awesome.” -Kelly Thomas 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 […]

“Natalie has been a teacher at Park elementary in Spanish fork for 37 years. Park is a title 1 school. Natalie is very well known for taking the students that struggles with reading and math. And before the school year is over they will be high above their grade level. She is so loved by […]