This week's teacher feature award goes to Mark Landeen of South Jordan Middle School. His Son JR writes: "I am nominating him for this award because I want to show my appreciation for all he has done and I’m sure thousands of other parents and students would confirm all I have said. He is in his last 2 years as a teacher before he retires. He has worked so hard to improve the future leaders and entrepreneurs. Let’s give him this teacher feature to show how much he is appreciated.” Mr. Landeen re...
Jun 04, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Janie Lauritzen of Welby Elementary. Her husband writes "For 19 years, she has invested anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 of her salary to supply her students with the tools she thinks are essential to their experience in kindergarten, and to lay a foundation for her kids to succeed as they move into the upper grades. Most important of all, she LOVES the children, and the children know it.” Mrs. Lauritzsen receives a special recognition award from Zions Ban...
May 28, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Jen Lightfoot of Viewmont Elementary. A parent says "Mrs. Lightfoot not only goes above and beyond for my child but for each of the children in her class. She treats her students like her own children, which is amazing since she is a mother herself to 8 children. She is an amazing teacher and truly cares about each and everyone of her students. I would love her to be recognized in our community and I couldn’t think of a better award to give to a better t...
May 21, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Shanalee Sadler of Alta High School. A parent writes: "Mrs. Sadler has shown that she cares for my son and wants the best for him. She has made sure that he is prepared for his future whatever that might be." Mrs. Sadler receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, two season passes to the new Hale Center Theater, and a $200 gift card to Walmart. At the end...
May 14, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Alice Erickson of Willow Canyon Elementary. A former student writes: "thank you, Mrs. Erickson, for making every day a "great day" for your students. Thank you for teaching us with kindness and respect. Thank you for taking the time to reach every student. Thank you for making us feel important and loved. Thank you for being the kind of teacher we all aspire to be." Mrs. Erickson receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at ...
May 07, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Alex Barlow from North Sampete High School. An aunt of a student writes: "By showing kids what they can achieve and caring about them whether they achieve it or not Mr Barlow gives these kids hope. He never asks for anything in return. I truly believe that he has saved lives just by being a dedicated, amazing, and resourceful teacher. We all have that one person in our lives, for good or for bad, that makes all the difference. He has been that one person...
Apr 30, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Timothy McNeil from Corner Canyon High School. A happy parent writes "Mr McNeil teaches and expresses the importance of safety while working with the machinery and all the equipment.My son was enrolled in at least one class a year starting with freshman year. He created and built and drew amazing creations and pictures. Our son was busy with sports and his heavy school curriculum and this was an amazing outlet to let him do something he loved." Mr. McNei...
Apr 22, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Heather White from Hawthorn Academy. A parent writes that her student "has struggled with being mistreated in the past, because he is a little different. Ms. White has stopped this and he has experienced the best year ever!! I am so grateful for her kindness and the ability to push him, but also celebrate his successes!” Ms. White receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Re...
Apr 16, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Erin Teuscher at Herriman High School. A former student writes "I have struggled as a writer over my years as a student and this was a challenge that I feared. Meeting my new teacher made me feel comfortable in the class and gave me confidence. Ms. Teuscher taught me to believe in myself and that over time I could develop writing skills that would carry me through my next coming years as a student." Ms. Teuscher receives a special recognition award from ...
Apr 09, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Marie Miller of Wooddruff Elementary School. A parent writes: "She is amazing, kind, caring and smart. I honestly tear up thinking of all she sacrifices for her students to show them how loved and supported they are not only in her classroom but outside of school as well. Mrs. Miller does her best to attend something special the kids are doing in their personal lives. She attended my daughters baptism this past summer and she also goes to other students ...
Apr 02, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Hailey Oswald of Brookhaven Elementary. The parent of a student who had been recently adopted says" Miss Oswald exceeded amazing! Before Lucy came to class she explained Lucy’s background and why she might be ‘different’ and not understand some of the things most kids do. She gave Lucy the safe haven she needed. Miss Oswald provided her with a happy, healthy environment for learning. She quickly became one of Lucy’s favorite people." Mr. Mullen receives ...
Mar 26, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to The student who nominated him says "Mr. Mullen is an exemplary teacher. Mr. Mullen is our engineering and Project Lead the Way teacher. This is an extremely hard position to fill, and we were so lucky when Mr. Mullen took a job here at Mt. Ogden. He has turned a struggling program around. Students in previous years would complain about how hard and rigorous the course was, but since Mr. Mullen has been here the students love the course. Mr. Mullen receiv...
Mar 19, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Doug Jolley of Westfield Elementary. A parent writes "Mr. Jolley changed a rowdy class of diverse 6th graders into “Learning Team.” By the end of the school year, Mr. Jolley had transformed this class. He taught much more than sixth grade curriculum. He became a coach. The students helped each other." Mr. Jolley receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, ...
Mar 12, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to SaraJo Martin from Foothills Elementary School. Her daughter who nominated her says "SaraJo Martin, has been dedicated to teaching Utah students for 35+ years. She has touched so many lives, and worked from sun up till sun down to ensure her students get the most out of her class." Mrs. Martin receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, two season passes t...
Mar 05, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Tara Porath from Matheson Junior High. She was nominated by her husband who says: " Tara teaches US history and is the department chair. Tara is a strict teacher who demands the most out of her students yet encourages them and motivates them through unique engaging activities. Tara makes her classes dynamic, bringing to life past history. Many of the struggling students in her school mention, “Mrs. Porath teaching just makes sense.” The behavior of these...
Feb 26, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Cindy Smith from Hayden Peak Elementary. The Principal of the school writes: "She is a loving teacher that gets results! Her students love and respect her. She has high standards and expects each of her students to excel and they do. Cindy’s students have consistently shown incredible growth in their academic tests." Cindy Smith receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Rest...
Feb 19, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to art teacher Brandon Cook from Venture High School. One of his students writes: "I have been taught by Cook in his drawing and painting classes, and it has been a blast. He is the most kind, helpful person I know at the school, and I don't know where I would be without him." Mr. Cook receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, two season passes to the new H...
Feb 12, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Todd Jepperson an English Teacher at Orem Junior High School. The Principal, Brian Jolley, says that Mr. Jepperson also works with the yearbook group and is the advisor for the Latinos in Action Group. He has this ability to be able to help students realize and act on their goals. Mr Jepperson receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, two season passes t...
Feb 05, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Jessica Cassity from Weber High School. A parent of a struggling student writes "I would always hope all teachers would be open to thinking about the child first, and their ego second. This was for sure the case with Ms. Cassity. She was very open and concerned about my daughter. She knew that I was in no way questioning her teaching." Ms Cassity receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for tw...
Jan 29, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to John Angell at Cyprus High School in Magna. A parent of his student wrote that her son's teacher bought him "a brand-new tux in the zip up bag and [he] comes home and shows me! He says & "MOM DID YOU SEE THIS" I said no?? what is Jos.A.Banks? He shows me, and I made a joke and said who is that and he said "MINE!" Mr. Angell receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Resta...
Jan 22, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Gaylynn Parker a history teacher at Payson High School. Her student says that "You can never leave her room without a smile - EVER. And if you don't, then she's right there behind you with a word of encouragement or a small joke or riddle to make you think and smile." Mrs. Parker receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, and two season passes to the new ...
Jan 15, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Randy Mott from Pleasant Grove Jr. High. One of his student writes "Mr. Mott is one of the most influential people in my life right now. He has taught me how to reach my full potential while also introducing the blessing of music into my life. But not only has he taught me the value of music. He has given our classes several life lessons and ideas to be a better person." Mr. Mott receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at ...
Jan 08, 2019•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Rachel Rolf of Hillside Middle School in Salt Lake City. She teaches math and ELP math to 7th graders. She was even a finalist presidential award for excellence in mathematics and science teaching in Utah. She says that she is thrilled because she was nominated by a fellow teacher and former supervisor who can see that she is working hard. Ms. Rolf receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for ...
Jan 01, 2019•1 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Christina Van Dam from Draper Elementary. Ms. Van Dam wanted to give back the good experiences to her students. She wants to make sure the students know that she is loved. She is described as going above and beyond what any other teacher does. receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, and two season passes to the new Hale Center Theater. At the end of th...
Dec 11, 2018•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes toDoug Saltzgiver from Woods Cross High School. Mr Saltzgiver is an AP calculus teacher, and loves that he gets to come to work and meet incredible people. Recently he got a phone call from a former student struggling in a college math class and took the challenge of helping the struggling student. Mr. Saltzgiver receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, an...
Dec 04, 2018•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Timothy Goodman of Saratoga Shores Elementary school. Mr. Thomas runs the classroom like a small town where every student is expected to pick up their assigned role to make the classroom continue to work. Mr. Goodman receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, and two season passes to the new Hale Center Theater. At the end of the year, one lucky teacher w...
Nov 27, 2018•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Lynette Gittens from Athlos Academy of Utah in Herriman. After a parent's son passed away, Mrs. Gittens took the brother under her wing who was suffering. She is humble thoughtful and giving. Mrs. Gittens receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, and two season passes to the new Hale Center Theater. At the end of the year, one lucky teacher will win the ...
Nov 20, 2018•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Lori Drake at NUAMES High School in Layton. Lori Drake is that teacher. The one that everyone adores. And she might have saved a student's life in class after a head injury. She says she doesn't do it for the money and that she watches over every student in the school. Ms. Drake receive a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, and two season passes to the new Ha...
Nov 13, 2018•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Jennifer Ziggler at Antelope Elementary School in Clearfield. She's been teaching for 25 years and loves kindergarten. She is always planning ahead. She was nominated by her husband Gary who sais she is always planning ahead on what she will be doing, and the students love her. Mrs. Ziggler receives a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, and two season passes ...
Nov 13, 2018•2 min
This week's teacher feature award goes to Lindsey Pettibone a 5th grade teacher at Fox Hollow Elementary in West Jordan. Ms. Pettibone has a special love for her students and leaves personalized notes on the student's desk every day. She just wants to know the students are learning and growing. Ms. Pettibone receive a special recognition award from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, dinner for two at the Roof Restaurant downtown, and two season passes to the new Hale Center Th...
Nov 06, 2018•2 min
