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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’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.

West Hills Middle Concert Choir Shines at Jordan School District Advanced Choir Festival

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Join us in sending a round of applause to students in the West Hills Middle School Concert Choir. They performed in the District Advanced Choir Festival this week and their choir director, Michael Draut, says they earned perfect scores from both judges.

After their performance, the talented students visited Sunridge Assisted Living, reconnecting with friends and sharing music that truly mattered. Watching the delighted residents sing along, including 90-year-old Bonnie, made it unforgettable.

Mr. Draut gave a huge shoutout to the choir’s amazing soloists: Sophie Birdsall, Hailey Overdiek, Hannah Pehrson, Andrea Rowberry, Benson Perkins, Quinton Hollingshead, Finley Adamson, and Haley Brady.

Way to go West Hills Concert Choir. Keep on making magical music bringing smiles and happiness to those around you!

Riverton High School Hosts 2026 JSD Chinese Culture Festival

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Riverton High School hosted the 2026 Jordan School District Chinese Culture Festival, bringing together students from across the District to celebrate Chinese language learning and cultural exchange.

The festival included a Chinese language Jeopardy-style competition, cultural activity stations, a student talent show, and a new student and parent panel discussion. During the panel, high school students and parents shared their experiences in the Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and Bridge programs, encouraging younger students and families to continue studying Chinese through high school and highlighting the opportunities language learning can provide.

Special thanks to Carolyn Gough, Dr. Amanda Bollinger, and Rochelle Waite for presenting awards.

The event was also supported by student leaders from the RMR Chinese Club and the Chinese Bridge programs at Riverton High School and Mountain Ridge High School, who volunteered many hours to help organize the festival, prepare materials, and run activities.