Teacher Tribute Wall

“Ana is an amazing middle school teacher. Our school has only been open for 2.5 years, and already Ana has become an integral part of our school culture and climate. She has played key roles in helping build our World Languages programs here at HVMS. We offer Spanish, French, and also Portuguese Dual Language Immersion. […]

“Happiness radiates from Irais. She is a bright star here at Herriman Elementary. She is good to the very core of her being. Irais works very diligent for her students. Did you know that one of her classes earned a 100% on the RISE state test? This is literally an impossible feat. I mean wow, […]

“Mrs Johnson is such an incredible teacher and individual in my life. This semester I’m in my fourth class with Mrs Johnson. She goes above and beyond and cares about every student. Every teacher I’ve had is just teaching from the text book but Johnson cares about what she’s teaching and you can tell. It […]

“Mrs. Mcdougal is a genuine child advocate! She loves her class and gives her heart to them in teaching the fundamentals of life in 1st grade. It is obvious, with the amount of hugs the kids get from her, and the students that come back to get hugs from her. She is fantastic at communication […]

“She is patient with my daughter and her class and teaches them respect. She teaches the standard school subjects in addition to Portuguese as part of the dual immersion program. She often plays learning games and songs to motivate the kids and help them retain their knowledge. My daughter has been able to develop her […]

“Yunliang Bao is a 3rd-grade DLI Chinese Teacher at Foothills Elementary. She is the team leader for our team of DLI Chinese Teachers. She is innovative and always thinks outside of the box. During Chinese New Year, she planned and coordinated two days of Chinese culture for students and the community. We had a great […]

“Ms. Berven is an incredible teacher. She is a teacher who loves to teach and it shows everyday. My daughter who is in her class states, “She is caring and takes care of any problem and tries to make sure all the kids feel safe and cared and loved for (even with 32 kids!!).” She […]

“Ms Jensen is a special education teacher who has not only helped my son learn and grow, but has helped my son exceed goals we were told he likely never get to have. She helps advocate for children in support classes to become the best versions of themselves with nothing but guidance and love. The […]

“Excellent teacher. Very caring and kind. Does a superb job in teaching and caring for her student. She is a special education teacher.” -MELISSA E BLACK “I feel that Lily should be selected because she goes above and beyond as a special education teacher. She loves our daughter and does everything she can to welcome […]

“Mr. Murphy is The BEST teacher I have come across. He left his career and came to education out of a desire to help kids and that is exactly what he does. He dedicates hours outside of the classroom to help students who need it. He has developed curriculum to help students perform better on […]

“What doesn’t make this third grade teacher incredible! My daughter has sensory needs, and anxiety. This is the first teacher that has truly seen and met my child’s needs. She is willing to try anything and come up with ideas to meet her needs for her to be successful. She not only has followed her […]

“She is an amazing math teacher. She goes out of her way to give the kids every way to succeed. She is upbeat , encouraging and just overall a teacher that needs to know she is valued. Her communication with the parents is fantastic, you are never left wondering where anything stands.” -Mindi Hayes