Teacher Tribute Wall

Robyn is a special education teacher at Excelsior Academy, in Erda, Utah. I have had the pleasure to work with and learn from her for 6 years. I have watched her soften the most difficult students; children who’s actions are a result of unseen struggles that are beyond their control. Her enormous heart gives the […]

“Ms. Jenn is the most devoted teacher I’ve ever met! She truly does love her students. Ms. Jenn goes above and beyond for her students, and spends hundreds of hours of her own time each year ensuring her students have the safest, respected, and welcoming learning environment possible. She is truly an asset to the […]

Goes above and beyond each day to make sure her students are learning and taken care of. Is always trying to come up with ways to help each student succeed.

“She is incredibly kind and patient. She loves her students. She loves seeing all the little light bulbs turning on when they come to understand a new concept. She has helped my daughter become more confident.” Nominated by: Marissa Moser

“Ms. Majo is adored by the kids and she does everything to keep them safe while having a blast. She teaches them Spanish and our kiddo comes home talking about Ms. Majo and her attentiveness to them. She’s an excellent teacher.” Nominated by: Krysti Walker

“Ms Sayra has taken every step necessary to keep our kids safe and on track. Not only that, they have a blast, they’ve learned and grown so much and they just adore her. She does it all while keeping her family safe as well. This year wouldn’t be possible without her.” Nominated by: Krysti Walker

She has worked so hard this year under unprecedented circumstances and still loves going to work every day.

Larry is the choir teacher at Bountiful High School. He has gone above and beyond with his class and students for many years. There are students all over the state who will still say Larry was their favorite teacher. He had a hard job during COVID with teaching choir and went above and beyond. When […]

“She graduated and got hired right as the pandemic started. She adjusted and adapted to everything and always has the best stories to tell about her students.” Nominated by: Andrea Sanchez

Mr. Barfuss teaches my son Ethan both language arts and poetry. I would not have predicted that my video game loving 14-year-old would come to love poetry, writing poetry, but he does because of this incredible teacher. I asked Ethan what is so incredible about Mr. Barfuss and he said, “He’s one of the teachers […]

The following was submitted by JR Landeen. “I know it may seem weird that I am nominating my own father but I truly believe he is deserving of this award. I was never his student in the classroom or even attended his school but I know what kind of teacher he is. I remember growing […]

The following was submitted by Jon P. Lauritzen. “Janie Lauritzen has taught kindergarten at South Jordan’s Welby Elementary for 19 years. She’s that special teacher that has parents jockeying with the school administration to make sure their children get into her classes. Over the years, she has taught children with learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, and […]