Teacher Tribute Wall

Ellie Winder is not your typical educator teaching in a classroom environment. Ellie is the Safety and Mobility Specialist for post high school Special Needs Students in the Granite School District GIFTS Program. She classroom is out in the community with students—teaching them how to travel independently using the Utah Transit System. The ultimate goal […]

It’s not very often that I meet someone so amazing—so inspiring—they change the lives of everyone around them for the best. When my daughter, Ruby Morris, was in second grade, I had the privilege of meeting a teacher like this. Cindy Danner gave of her own free time and taught Book Club after school for […]

Mrs. Mary Christensen is one of the most beloved educators in all of Cedar High history. Through her years teaching and volunteering there, she has touched the lives of thousands of students, all who feel a personal attachment to her. I would know because Mrs. Christensen has not only been one of the most influential […]

I would like to nominate a superb teacher that not only teaches from his heart because, “that’s what (he) loves to do”, but changes his students lives as he gives from his heart…In particular to one student, our then 8 year old daughter. As she entered his 3rd grade class last year (2010-2011 school year), […]

My 6 year old son has always been just a little behind. He was born in a third world country and we brought him home when he was 6 months old. He has had many wonderful helps in his young life, such as, Kids Who Count and Title 1 Pre-School. At the beginning of this […]

You may have already received several letters from some of Mr. Robinson’s students. I know this because they’ve been sending them to me in my son’s back-pack and requesting that I send them to you (which I do, gladly). Mr. Robinson goes by the nickname “Mr. Rob”. I have NEVER seen a teacher like this. […]

Teaching is a very demanding, but rewarding job! It takes more than mere knowledge to inspire and lead students. I have taught school for 50 years and I recognize good teaching when I see it. I have observed the dedication and hard work of Jaycie Voorhees of the Jordan Valley School… Jordan Valley is a […]

Mrs. Sunya Osborn is in my opinion the best teacher in Utah, and yes I am her son. My mother graduated from the University of Utah with her bachelor’s degree, but did not put that to work for many years. Through those years she kept her teaching license current and only began teaching once I, […]

I would like to nominate my wife, Kari Bennett, for her tireless efforts to bring the out the best in her High School and College jewelry students. Because of Kari, Hillcrest High School has one the premier silversmithing programs in the state; a program which Kari has built and maintained entirely on her own over […]

Miss Elmer is a 3rd grade teacher in Silver Crest Elementary. She was the teacher for both of my girls in different school years. She is creative and challenging to her students by giving them different activities and awards to work for. Also she is very organized. You know what to expect at the beginning […]

My husband and I were typical first time parents. Our oldest daughter, who is now 26, seemed practically perfect to us  She was a great student and got along well with others. Her first grade teacher, Mrs. Tyrrell, had the insight to see that she could be more. Each day as Mrs. Tyrrell taught […]

Mrs. Lisa Freeman is a second grade teacher that goes above and beyond the call of duty of a teacher. I am a mother of 8 children and for the past 18 years of my children having teachers, I have never seen a teacher so dedicated in helping her student succeed individually and also as […]