Additional Outstanding Educators Celebrated by Jordan Education Foundation

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Throughout March, we are recognizing amazing educators who make a difference. The Jordan Education Foundation has selected the following as the Outstanding Educator of the Year at their school.
  • Jessica Creek (Heartland Elementary)
  • Tim Pluta (Westland Elementary)
  • Tiffany Clifford (Oquirrh Elementary)
  • Jessica Garcia (Mountain Shadows Elementary)
  • Karen Smith (South Hills Middle School)
  • Kelsie Berrett (Mountain Ridge High School)
  • Kaisa Mortensen (Falcon Ridge Elementary)
Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you for all that you do to positively impact the lives of our students.

Jordan School District Teachers Honored by Utah Jazz as “Most Valuable Educators”

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The Utah Jazz, Jazz Bear, and Instructure (the makers of Canvas) had a big surprise for several Jordan School District teachers recently. Oquirrh Hills Middle School Social Studies teacher Kennady Longhurst, and Copper Hills High Special Education teacher Shane Lucas, were honored as 2025-2026 “Most Valuable Educators.” It is a program where the Jazz asks parents, students, teachers, and staff to nominate a teacher making a difference in their students’ lives.

“Most Valuable Educators” receive a $1,000 classroom grant, four tickets to a Utah Jazz game, recognition during the game, and a personalized Jazz jersey. Additionally, Instructure gave each school extra tickets to the Jazz game.

Congratulations Kennady Longhurst and Shane Lucas! Keep up the most valuable work you do as educators.

Jordan School District’s Carolyn Robinson is USBE Youth in Care “Administrator of the Year”

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She is a problem-solver, a proven leader, fosters positive atmospheres, and is always looking for educational opportunities for students in Youth in Care (YIC). Please join us in congratulating Carolyn Robinson who was recently selected as the USBE’s YIC 2025-26 “Administrator of the Year” for Utah. Ms. Robinson is Jordan School District’s YIC Teacher Specialist and is fully responsible for the Check and Connect mentors, along with their ongoing training and support.

She was nominated for the award due to her tireless work revamping and elevating the YIC program in Jordan, making a true difference in the lives of students and their abilities to pass classes and complete recovery credits.

YIC provides specialized educational services and stability for students under 21 in foster care or state custody. It ensures legal access to education through tailored, intensive support, allowing students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally toward future success.

Congratulations, Carolyn Robinson. Keep up the amazing work making a difference in young lives.

Jordan Education Foundation Recognizes More Outstanding Educators

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Throughout March, we are recognizing amazing educators who make a difference. The Jordan Education Foundation has selected the following as the Outstanding Educator of the Year at their school.
  • Margaret Ward (JATC)
  • Trudy Pecorelli (Riverton High School)
  • Hayley Barrow (Oquirrh Hills Middle)
  • Tasha Wood (Southland Elementary)
  • Susan Stokes (Rosamond Elementary)
Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you for all that you do to positively impact the lives of our students.

Teachers Team Up With Utah Mammoth for Floor Hockey Education

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During a recent professional development day, 45 elementary and middle school PE teachers from Jordan School District received specialized floor hockey training from the Utah Mammoth Youth Program. The training session equipped educators with professional drills and coaching techniques to bring a new level of energy and skill to their schools.

The partnership continues as the Utah Mammoth team prepares to work with schools to co-teach students alongside these instructors. These visits allow students to learn the fundamentals of the game directly from the pros.

This collaboration brings high-quality hockey education to schools throughout JSD.