Congratulations to the 2026 Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals Award Winners!

We are incredibly honored to present the 2026 class of Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals (JAESP) Award winners. These amazing educators are nominated by Jordan School District employees from across the District. Their dedication makes a difference in our classrooms and with our students every single day.

Each winner was presented with an award by JAESP and will now advance to the UAESP State competition.

Congratulations to the following:

• Bryce Eardley (Mountain Shadows) – National Distinguished Principal
• Amber Allen (Butterfield Canyon) – National Distinguished Assistant Principal
• Shannel Hooper (District Office) – Secretary of the Year
• Nick Hansen (Golden Fields) – Student Advocate Principal of the Year
• Angie Hamilton (Antelope Canyon) – Instructional Leader of the Year
• Megan Cox (Rose Creek) – Principal Mentor of the Year
• Natalie Gleave (Monte Vista) – Rookie of the Year
• Abe Yospe (Foothills) – Innovator of the Year
• Garett York (Southland) – Community Leader of the Year
• Bobbie Nixon (Copper Canyon) – School Improvement Leader of the Year