Teacher Tribute Wall

“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 […]

“Mrs. Knight is incredibly ambitious in helping each student in her class reach their potential. She embodies the best qualities in teachers. She always has a compliment, validates genuinely, and helps make the curriculum fun. She expects her students to step up and improve themselves, and somehow they always deliver because they feel able and […]

“Ms. Evans has a gift—not just for teaching, but for truly knowing her students. She sees the little things others might miss: the quiet kid who needs a boost of confidence, the curious one who asks a hundred questions, the child who just needs someone to believe in them. In her classroom, kids feel safe, […]

“My family and I would like to nominate Dr. Larson for consideration for this award. Over the past two years at Box Elder High School, he has positively impacted the lives of my daughter and many other students. Dr. Larson is an exceptional teacher with a proven ability to simplify complex vocal and musical concepts […]

“Ms. Roberts left her retirement to come back and teach my daughter’s class when they were in need of an emergency sub. For the past four months or so, she has demonstrated that she is so much more than a “sub” and has truly taken the class on as her own. From engaging in super […]

“Mrs. Crane knows how to help children that are a bit difficult (my son being one of the children) my son is held to a standard that most teachers do not know how to hold him to but Mrs. Crane does it with such grace and understanding. I am truly thankful for her heart and […]

“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 […]