Teacher Tribute Wall

Mrs. Shannon Coon is spectacular. No. She is beyond spectacular. Mrs. Coon was my high school teacher for AP Literature and AP Language, and I can honestly say that she imbued a passion for reading and deeper meaning into not only myself, but all of her students. Constantly she was reminding us to look outside […]

I nominate Tamara Slade at Rose Springs Elementary for the Teacher Feature award. Mrs. Slade is my son’s current third grade teacher. I have never met a teacher more passionate about reading and skilled at getting kids to read and enjoy it. While I feel Mrs. Slade shines in helping her class achieve academic success, […]

Jared Denslow teaches Special Programs at Bingham High School. He is loud and boisterous and loves the kids he teaches and leads. The first time I met him was to set up a Best Buddies club for youth with intellectual disabilities. The club won Utah’s Best Buddies Chapter of the year in its first year. […]

Vangee Watts is a first grade teacher at Viewmont Elementary School. She is a wonderful, hard-working teacher, often seen working after hours to make sure her classroom is ready for her next day. One student in Vangee’s class was recently diagnosed with a form of brain cancer. He hasn’t been able to attend regularly all […]

Mr. Goff is my son’s Sixth Grade Teacher at Fox Hollow Elementary and he has had a huge impact on him this year! In Fifth Grade, my son was being bullied by a former best friend, despite efforts on my part and the school’s to put a stop to it. I was afraid it would […]

I would love to nominate Mrs. James from Scera Park Elementary in Orem for this award!! I wish I could express in words why she *so* deserves this! She has been so incredible and has gone so above and beyond for her 1st grade class! It brings me to tears often because I’m so overwhelmed […]

I have had the honor to associate with Teri Mattson as a parent, a teacher, and a student. My children attended an Accelerated Learning Program in Jordan District. At the time, Mrs. Mattson was a Gifted and Talented Specialist. She helped me make a difficult choice on the best classroom for my kids. I had […]

Mr. Lloyd is more than a teacher to his 6th grade class. Because of his personality and skill I have watched my daughter Casidy raise her grades (in every subject) and become more excited about school. She has excelled so much with him and enjoys every minute of his class. She is now reading on […]

Wow, I don’t even know where to begin. Ms. Benson is a teacher I have heard a lot of great things about but until we got to experience them first hand I had no idea how wonderful she was. My daughter is the youngest of my four children and so between all of those kids […]

Mr. Eddy is one of those teachers that truly changes students’ lives. He is able to reach students that no other teacher can connect with. His dedication and compassion toward his students is impressive. Mr. Eddy is always staying late to help students with homework and projects. He volunteers his lunch time to spend it […]

Mrs. Maughan has gone above and beyond the call of teacher. At the beginning of the school year my 8-year-old fell out of a bedroom window and suffered from a traumatic brain injury. Even though school had only been in session 3 days Mrs. Maughan had the class make my daughter get well cards and […]

I would like to nominate Mitch Arquette as the outstanding Financial Literacy teacher for Teacher Feature. In the past Mitch taught at Syracuse High School and we worked closely on our Financial Literacy coursework. We have continued to collaborate on our curriculum. Therefore, I know of his commitment to teaching Financial Literacy and engaging his […]