The outpouring of love and support from students, teachers, staff, administrators, and members of the community, continued on Thursday as Jordan School District teachers were 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 Thursday, along with the “Outstanding Principal of the Year,” Heartland Elementary School’s Buddy Alger.
- Buddy Alger, Heartland Elementary School, ***Outstanding Principal of the Year
- Amber Thomas, Bingham High School
- Jerusha Johnson, South Jordan Middle School
- Amy Goodrich, Riverton High School
- Candice “Candi” Woolley, Kauri Sue Hamilton
- Chunlien Liu “Lannies Liu,” Monte Vista Elementary School
- Emanuel Colon “Manny,” Ridge View Elementary School
- Launi Drecksel, Silver Crest Elementary School
- Celina Forsyth, Aspen Elementary School
- Shanda Sorensen, Falcon Ridge Elementary School
- Heather Lyon, Jordan Hills Elementary School
- Vickie Daniels, Majestic Elementary School
- Jessica Clawson, Heartland Elementary School