Category Archives: Supercast

Nailed It! Students Getting a Jump Start on Nail Tech Careers

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Superintendent with JATC Nail Tech studentsSupercast Episode 373
They are learning the art of manicures, pedicures, nail extensions, nail art, and much more in a competitive program preparing students for promising careers, and in some cases, helping them pay for college.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the classroom at JATC South in Riverton where students are ‘nailing it’ every day. They are learning to be nail techs, offering their talents to the public during required training hours on the path to becoming licensed in the State of Utah.

Special Education Educator Turned Author Writes Book Inspired by Her Students

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Superintendent with Kristan ThompsonSupercast Episode 372
She’s a functional academics middle school teacher who spends her time outside the classroom writing novels under the pen name CJ Gryffin.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to South Hills Middle School to talk with Kristan Thompson about her book, The Color of Silence, which pays tribute to the non-verbal and uniquely abled students she’s taught over the years. Hear how her students inspired her to pick up the pen, the emotional drive behind her stories, and what it takes to become a published author.

Lean more about The Color of Silence by visiting CJ Gryffin’s website.

Spreading Homecoming Spirit Through the Bingham High Peer Tutor Program

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Superintendent with the Bingham Peer TutorsSupercast Episode 371
It began with a simple but heartfelt proposal and became an inspiring story shared by millions on social media.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with six Bingham High School students whose unforgettable homecoming dance experience went viral. Hear how it all began when Jack DowDell asked Ava Mousley to Homecoming, how their friendship blossomed through Bingham’s Peer Tutor program, and why these students say inclusion and friendship are the real stars of high school.

Taking Center Stage with a Former JSD Employee Turned BYU Dance Professor

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Superintendent learns some new dance moves.Supercast Episode 370
She went from being an educator in Jordan School District, teaching everything from hip hop and classic, to contemporary and jazz dance to being an Associate Professor of Dance at BYU.

On this episode of the Supercast, we meet up with Kori Wakamatsu. Hear how she is now preparing the next generation of dance teachers, like student teacher Grace Bjerregaard, to take center stage and why Kori says dance is so important in the busy lives we lead.

Monte Vista Elementary School Kindergarten Student Breaks World Record as Bona Fide DJ

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Superintendent with the "Young MCs"Supercast Episode 369
She’s got the beat and now a Guinness Book of World Records title to go with it.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Monte Vista Elementary School to meet a kindergarten student named Hadley, also known in some circles as DJ LeeLee. Find out how the 5-year-old began her disc jockey journey and how playing a 51-minute, unaided set, at a Utah music festival this summer has DJ LeeLee well on her way to the record books. She is doing it all with help from her brother Carter, a DJ in 2nd grade. Let’s take a listen to the little internet sensations.