I am very excited today to feature a teacher from a Utah charter school. We have so many unique teachers in our state who are working hard to meet the varied needs of Utah students. Bridgette Barrowes is a constant advocate for students and their families. Read on to learn more about Bridgette and add... Continue Reading →

I am thrilled to feature this week's teacher! I think Kim Golding is one of the BEST teachers in Utah (and I know a lot of teachers), but I will admit I am a little biased. Mrs. Golding was my son's first grade teacher and that school year was incredible. Read on to learn more... Continue Reading →

We are pumped to feature an amazing teacher from Alpine School District today. Like many teachers, her love and commitment to her students and the profession are awe-inspiring. Read on to learn more about her career! Where did you do your teacher prep? Weber State University Where have you taught in your teaching career? American Fork High... Continue Reading →

Today we are excited to feature Kristin van Brunt from Davis School District. She is a veteran teacher with over 20 years experience . Her passion for learning new things and her eagerness to grow in the profession is inspiring. She is leading the charge on micro-credentials in her district and has been asked to... Continue Reading →

Debbie is a rockstar. In the state of Utah, she basically lives in the middle of nowhere, and is crushing it in her career. She was recently awarded the 2018 American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Foundation Teacher of the Year Award, selected as a semi-finalist for the NSTA Shell Science Teaching Award, and and... Continue Reading →

At the recent Utah Teacher Fellows face to face convening, Michele Jones presented an incredible ignite session. She shared her passion for advocacy, her love of education, and her commitment to students. It is a privilege to feature her on this week's Thank a Teacher. Where did you do your teacher prep? At the University... Continue Reading →

Written by: Brian Preece Over the past two weeks I've participated in two podcasts that I found both intellectually rewarding and hopeful. Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson host a podcast program called Voices of Reason (VOR) through KSL. I have known Amy for several years, as we are fellow sportswriters.  I'm merely freelance and Amy... Continue Reading →

I am pumped to talk about Coach Brian Preece, on this week's Thank a Teacher post. You may have seen his name before, as he is a featured correspondent sports writer for the Daily Herald. He was also a Utah wrestling Coach of the Year. But, we aren't here to talk about sports! Brian has also... Continue Reading →