Category Archives: Supercast

Parents Power School Land Trust Program; Students in Classrooms Are Clear Winners

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Superintendent with the Hidden Valley School Community CouncilSupercast Episode 368
Did you know the Utah Trust Lands Administration manages millions of acres of land, and through the leasing and sales of that land, they raise hundreds of millions of dollars that go directly into K-12 schools in Utah?

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Hidden Valley Middle School to show you how School Community Councils, along with the school principal and teachers, decide how to use the money. Find out why Hidden Valley Middle’s School Land Trust Program stands out among others in the State thanks to dedicated parents and how, in the end, students in the classroom are clear winners.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Visits Jordan School District

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We the People students with Justice SotomayorSupercast Episode 367
It is something students, teachers, staff, and invited guests will likely remember for a lifetime.

On this episode of the Supercast, hear how a visit to Jordan School District by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor left a lasting impact on the lives of people she met, even inspiring one student to chase her dream of going to law school and following in the footsteps of Justice Sotomayor.

Riverton High Student Takes Volleyball Skills to New Heights; Already Training with U.S. Women’s Team

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Superintendent with Taylor Freeland and Kaipo TagaloaSupercast Episode 366
As a junior at Riverton High School, she’s being called a once-in-a-generation talent and is being recruited by top-tier universities.

On this episode of the Supercast, we talk with standout volleyball player Taylor Freeland and her head coach, Kaipo Tagaloa, about Taylor’s incredible journey on the court. She shares what it’s like training with the U.S. Women’s National Team and what drives her on and off the court.

From World-Class Cellist to Classroom Champion: One Middle School Math Teacher’s Remarkable Journey

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Superintendent with Karen SmithSupercast Episode 365
Before she was inspiring middle schoolers to love math, South Hills Middle School teacher Karen Smith was performing on stages alongside iconic artists like Stevie Wonder, Yo-Yo Ma, and John Williams.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Ms. Smith to explore her incredible transition from freelance cellist to dedicated educator. Hear how she traded life onstage for a second career in Jordan School District and learn how her unique journey helped her find a passion for teaching math that runs as deep as her love for music.

You can catch Karen Smith play with the Sinfonia of Salt Lake on Sept. 14. Find more information on the Sinfonia Salt Lake website.

Drilling Down on Jordan School District Data: Key Stats on Student Success, Test Scores, and Much More

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Superintendent with Ben Jameson and Brooke AndersonSupercast Episode 364
Have you ever wondered what enrollment looks like in Jordan School District? How about where reading scores are heading or where graduation rates are going?

On this episode of the Supercast, we are drilling down on Jordan School District data with our very own experts who simply love crunching the numbers and sifting through statistics. Listen and find out why we have a lot to celebrate in Jordan School District, why hard work on the part of students, teachers, staff, and parents is paying off.