More Fun Honoring Jordan Education Foundation 2025 Outstanding Educators!

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It has been a week of special moments and big surprises as Jordan School District teachers receive “Outstanding Educator of the Year” awards from the Jordan Education Foundation.

The educators are being honored as “All Stars” for their winning ways in supporting students and giving them opportunities to reach their highest potential on the road to success. All of the teachers are nominated by colleagues, their peers, and/or parents.

Congratulations to the following “Outstanding Educators” honored on Thursday. Stay tuned, more teacher honorees to come next week!

  • Mindi Little, Copper Hills High School
  • Evan Feinberg, West Hills Middle School
  • Silma Bailey, Hayden Peak Elementary School
  • Jodie Ball, Mountain Shadows Elementary School
  • Angela Garside, Oquirrh Elementary School
  • Rebecca Schaefer, Westland Elementary School
  • William Shields, West Jordan Middle School
  • Melanie Nelson, River’s Edge
  • Nancy Hammond, Valley High School
  • Grimanesa Perez, Riverside Elementary School

Riverton High School Club Inspires Teamwork & Storytelling

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It is a fast-growing club at Riverton High School where students are using their imagination, relying on teamwork, and growing their storytelling skills in a unique way.

On this episode of the Supercast, we meet members of the Dungeons and Dragons Club at Riverton High. It’s a club where students are bonding over their love of exploring dungeons, defeating dragons, and finding treasure in a fantasy world where critical thinking and creative minds are key to success.

Herriman High School Teacher Receives Honor of a Lifetime from Utah Jazz

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It is a day Herriman High School business and marketing teacher Randy Kammerman will never forget. Mr. Kammerman was selected as a 2024-25 “Utah Jazz Most Valuable Educator.” On Thursday the Jazz Bear headed to Mr. Kammerman’s classroom with his confetti cannon, along with representatives from the Jazz organization and Instructure, to honor this beloved teacher. The Utah Jazz “Most Valuable Educator” program is a way to honor educators who are making a meaningful impact in their school, sparking curiosity, and supporting student growth.

As a Utah Jazz “Most Valuable Educator,” Mr. Kammerman received a personalized Utah Jazz Jersey, a $1,000 classroom grant, two tickets to a Utah Jazz home game, and on court recognition at a Jazz home game.

Congratulations, Mr. Kammerman! Keep up the amazing work impacting young lives in education.

More Big Surprises as Jordan School District Teachers Receive “Outstanding Educator of the Year” Awards

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The surprises, along with some big smiles and a few tears, continued today as Jordan School District teachers are honored with the Jordan Education Foundation’s 2025 “Outstanding Educator of the Year” awards. The educators are being honored as “All Stars” for their winning ways in supporting students and giving them opportunities to reach their highest potential on the road to success. All of the teachers are nominated by colleagues, their peers, and/or parents.

Congratulations to the following “Outstanding Educators” honored on Wednesday. Stay tuned, more teacher honorees to come all week long!

  • Jon Price, Oquirrh Hills Middle School
  • Gina Nokes, Riverton Elementary School
  • Ana Alcala, Hidden Valley Middle School
  • Emily Baugh, Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary School
  • Kymberly Harrison “Kym,” Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle School
  • Sharman Holloway, Kings Peak Virtual High School
  • Lisa Belliston, Mountain Point Elementary School
  • Lisa Nielsen, Bluffdale Elementary School
  • Marie Pestana, Rose Creek Elementary School
  • Ashley Richens, Southland Elementary School
  • Susan Warnock, Rosamond Elementary School
  • Nicole Walbeck, South Jordan Elementary School
  • Robyn Derbidge, Midas Creek Elementary School

Jordan School District Teachers Receive “Outstanding Educator of the Year” Awards

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It is the surprise of a lifetime for some Jordan School District teachers who are being honored in a 68-school tour with the Jordan Education Foundation showing up and recognizing the 2025 “Outstanding Educators of the Year.” The educators are being honored as “All Stars” for their winning ways in supporting students and giving them opportunities to reach their highest potential on the road to success. All of the teachers are nominated by colleagues, their peers, and/or parents.

Congratulations to the following “Outstanding Educators” honored on Tuesday. Stay tuned, more teacher honorees to come all week long!

  • Christopher Bergum, Copper Mountain Middle School
  • Kristen Wahlin, Bastian Elementary School
  • Allyson Nixon, Daybreak Elementary School
  • Cynthia Running Thomson, Eastlake Elementary School
  • Lydia Laputka, Golden Fields Elementary School
  • Xingran Lu “Michael,” Mountain Creek Middle School
  • Alyssa Murray, Welby Elementary School
  • Elisabeth Thomas, Elk Ridge Middle School
  • Kelly Giffen, Elk Meadows Elementary School
  • Holly Humphrey, Jordan Ridge Elementary School