She is described as the glue that holds her teaching team together. That is just one reason Columbia Elementary School 3rd grade teacher Angela Drope is being honored as a KSL NewsRadio and Cyprus Credit Union “Teacher Tribute Winner!” KSL is honoring teachers each month to recognize the incredible ways they go above and beyond every day.

A co-worker who nominated Ms. Drope said “Angie has been my rock since I have worked at Columbia. Her empathy, understanding, and humor have brought light into even the most challenging days. She has a gift for making everyone feel valued and included.”

The co-worker described Ms. Drope as a team leader who has the ability to guide and inspire those around her. She possesses a unique blend of vision and action that motivates the team to strive for excellence.

Please join us in congratulating this amazing educator, Angela Drope. Keep up the great work inspiring those around you and helping students succeed.

It is one of the highest and most prestigious honors given each year recognizing school districts who are transforming education through the use of cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence in the classroom. Competing against school districts from all corners of the world, Jordan School District was a top 2024 winner in the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Awards.

The award identifies school districts in the United States and around the world for going above and beyond using technology to improve teaching and learning, and enhance student achievement. Jordan has been at the forefront using SchoolAI as a great way to empower teachers and engage students in higher level thinking.

At an awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado, Jordan School District was honored and recognized for being a changemaker in shaping the future of education with the proactive and innovative use of technology.

Congratulations to the amazing JSD Teaching and Learning team for always looking to the future to benefit students and for being an inspiration to all. Thanks to the Board of Education, administration, and Superintendent Godfrey for supporting the innovative use of technology in the classroom.

Some Jordan School District students are already back in class and having a blast with some really cool hands-on learning. It is part of a free six-week summer program called Jordan PREP,  (PRe freshman Engineering Program).

Jordan PREP is a rigorous academic mathematics-based summer enrichment program that identifies high achieving middle school students with an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and STEM related fields. The students decide to join the Jordan PREP Program when they are 11 and 12 years old and commit to the program through their senior year in high school.

A big thanks to Stacy Pierce who is the driving force behind the program, bringing it to Jordan School District and the students we serve.