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KSL NewsRadio 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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  • February 2, 2021

    Rachel Atkinson, Douglas T. Orchard Elementary

    “Rachel is an amazing Special Education teacher. She has 2 Paraeducators to keep on track plus kids from 1st, 2nd, 5th & 6th grades. We still have a lot of distance learners & every Friday is distance learning for the whole school. She keeps on top of the kids in the class, the in between […]
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  • February 1, 2021

    Lay Kou- Southland Elementary

    About four months ago, my husband suddenly found himself without employment. As soon as Mrs. Kou found out, she emailed if there was anything she could do.
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  • February 1, 2021

    Cammie Silvester, Kaysville Elementary & Viewmont HS

    “Cammie Silvester spends much of her day teaching the 4th grade at Kaysville Elementary, then going to Viewmont High School in Bountiful to coach the color guard. When she is not making lesson plans and coordinating school activities like inventor fairs and veteran’s day assemblies, she is choreographing routines, selecting costumes and finding performance accessories […]
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  • February 1, 2021

    Ryan Sainsbury, Joel P. Jensen Middle School

    “Mr. Ryan Sainsbury is one of our greatest assets. He is our Speech Language Therapist, but goes above and beyond those duties. He helps students improve communication skills by collecting data and adjust his instruction based on that data. Ryan has the ability to build appropriate relationships with students that enhance their learning experience. Because […]
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  • February 1, 2021

    Susan Johanson, Kays Creek Elementary

    “Mrs. Johanson makes learning fun. She does such a great job at making each student feel special and successful. She knows how to challenge her students with positivity and encouragement. She brings joy to her classroom (and her zoom calls 😉) In a year of constant changes and huge uncertainty I’m so grateful my child […]
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  • January 28, 2021

    Jared Meyer, Spectrum Academy Elementary NSL

    “He loves teaching and loves the kids. I was in a different school last year and it was really hard for me. I have been diagnosed with Autism and was able to get into Spectrum, Mr. Jared has helped me so much! I feel special! He makes me believe I can do anything. He is […]
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  • January 28, 2021

    Susan Duersch, Ensign Elementary

    “Susan is my wife. She has been teaching for over 20 years. This past year has been like no other, but yet my wife has not only done her very best to help her students learn, but she goes above and beyond all that has been thrown at her. People don’t realize how much time […]
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  • January 28, 2021

    Peter Burnett, Mountainville Academy

    “Mr. Burnett is an amazing kindergarten teacher! He is often compared by our parents and students to Mr. Rogers because of the way he integrates music into his classroom. All students feel safe, valued and loved by him! He is a master teacher who recognizes the individuality in each of his students. He goes above […]
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  • January 28, 2021

    Lynsey Grant, Oakcrest Elementary

    “It doesn’t matter whether you are a student, parent or colleague, Mrs. Grant is there to help. She seems to always be one of the first to arrive and the last to leave the school. Quite often her past students will stop by just to say hello, they feel connected to her and know she […]
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  • January 27, 2021

    Cynthia Ford, Ellison Park

    “Cynthia is a Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) who works in the Davis School District. I have worked with her as a team member and now as a supervisor. She puts her 110% in helping students with speech difficulties such as articulation errors. She also works with students on social language and other important skills […]
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  • January 27, 2021

    Mr. Jack Paget, Woods Cross Elementary

    “Mr. Paget has been a godsend for our family! He has taught four of our kids as they’ve passed the third grade at Woods Cross Elementary, and he is our (and their) absolute favorite teacher. He has a way with kids that makes them feel loved, understood, and appreciated. Not only that, he’s a fantastic […]
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  • January 27, 2021

    Nila Smith, Children’s Classic Child Care Center

    “Since my husband and I both work during the day, we were worried about how we would handle logistics with my son started kindergarten. Thankfully, the daycare in your home had a full day kindergarten program which was taught by Nila. At first I was nervous about having my son in this program As opposed […]
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