Category Archives: Supercast

JSD Athletic Trainers Focus on Safety First in Sports

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Superintendent with athletic trainersSupercast Episode 318
They work hard to safeguard the health and well-being of student athletes, focusing on injury prevention on-site during practice and games.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Mountain Ridge High School to meet two amazing certified athletic trainers. Listen and hear about the difference they make in the lives of students in so many different sports, even impacting kids in band and drill.

One of the trainers is actually a Herriman High graduate who found huge success after high school as a four-time USA tumbling champion and a World Champion gold medalist.

Looks Like He Made It; Riverton High Music Teacher Receives Barry Manilow Music Award

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Superintendent with RHS music students and teacherSupercast Episode 317
Could it be magic? It was something like that for an amazing Jordan School District music teacher.

On this episode of the Superast, meet Riverton High’s Performing Arts Director Jason Weimer. Mr. Weimer recently received the prestigious Barry Manilow Music Teacher Award for the State of Utah. The award came with a once in a lifetime meet and greet with Barry Manilow, and with Mr. Weimer being recognized in the middle of the Manilow concert at the Maverik Center. Yes, it looks like this talented teacher has made it. Listen to hear his incredible story.

Customized Learning in Our Classrooms with Teachers Using SchoolAI

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Superintendent with Graham BeattySupercast Episode 316
Teachers in Jordan School District are transforming their classrooms with more personalized, efficient, and engaging lessons than ever before, thanks in part, to the use of SchoolAI.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside an amazing classroom at Valley High School. It’s where students are thriving and the classroom experience more dynamic thanks to a teacher who is diving in, using SchoolAI to reach and teach students in a way that is elevating the educational experience for everyone.

Inside the Brand New “High Tech Learning Lab” Where Students are Loving Exciting Hands-On Experiences

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Superintendent shows of some 3D printed itemsSupercast Episode 315
It is a ‘first-of- its-kind’ High Tech Learning Lab for elementary school students in Jordan School District made possible through a partnership with the Utah Jazz, Utah Mammoth and America First Credit Union.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the Learning Lab where students are wild with excitement over 3D printing, stop motion robotics, coding, and so much more. Listen and you will hear the sounds of technology hard at work.

A Big Surprise for Copper Hills High Students Who Ran into Burning Home to Save Lives

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Superintendent with the heroesSupercast Episode 314
They are students at Copper Hills High School who recently risked their own lives by breaking down a front door and running into a burning home hoping to save the lives of others.

On this episode of the Supercast, join us as we take you inside the big surprise where the students received a military style “Honor of Excellence” award for going above and beyond and being exemplary citizens.