The surprises, along with some big smiles and a few tears, continued today 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 Monday. Stay tuned, more teacher honorees to come later this week!

• Colette Memmott, Sunset Ridge Middle School
• Kellie Freestone, Antelope Canyon Elementary School
• Jamie Wilhelm, Oakcrest Elementary School
• Trish Packer, Fox Hollow Elementary School
• Julie Hilbig, Copper Canyon Elementary School

It has been a week of special moments and big surprises as Jordan School District teachers receive “Outstanding Educator of the Year” awards from the Jordan Education Foundation.

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. Stay tuned, more teacher honorees to come next week!

• Mindi Little, Copper Hills High School
• Evan Feinberg, West Hills Middle School
• Silma Bailey, Hayden Peak Elementary School
• Jodie Ball, Mountain Shadows Elementary School
• Angela Garside, Oquirrh Elementary School
• Rebecca Schaefer, Westland Elementary School
• William Shields, West Jordan Middle School
• Melanie Nelson, River’s Edge
• Nancy Hammond, Valley High School
• Grimanesa Perez, Riverside Elementary School

The surprises, along with some big smiles and a few tears, continued today as Jordan School District teachers are 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 Wednesday. Stay tuned, more teacher honorees to come all week long!

• Jon Price, Oquirrh Hills Middle School
• Gina Nokes, Riverton Elementary School
• Ana Alcala, Hidden Valley Middle School
• Emily Baugh, Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary School
• Kymberly Harrison “Kym,” Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle School
• Sharman Holloway, Kings Peak Virtual High School
• Lisa Belliston, Mountain Point Elementary School
• Lisa Nielsen, Bluffdale Elementary School
• Marie Pestana, Rose Creek Elementary School
• Ashley Richens, Southland Elementary School
• Susan Warnock, Rosamond Elementary School
• Nicole Walbeck, South Jordan Elementary School
• Robyn Derbidge, Midas Creek Elementary School

It is the surprise of a lifetime for some Jordan School District teachers who are being honored in a 68-school tour with the Jordan Education Foundation showing up and recognizing the 2025 “Outstanding Educators of the Year.” 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 Tuesday. Stay tuned, more teacher honorees to come all week long!

• Christopher Bergum, Copper Mountain Middle School
• Kristen Wahlin, Bastian Elementary School
• Allyson Nixon, Daybreak Elementary School
• Cynthia Running Thomson, Eastlake Elementary School
• Lydia Laputka, Golden Fields Elementary School
• Xingran Lu “Michael,” Mountain Creek Middle School
• Alyssa Murray, Welby Elementary School
• Elisabeth Thomas, Elk Ridge Middle School
• Kelly Giffen, Elk Meadows Elementary School
• Holly Humphrey, Jordan Ridge Elementary School