Category Archives: Supercast

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.

Teacher Who Lost Eye to Cancer Encourages Kids to Embrace & Celebrate Their Differences

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Superintendent with Alexa ByrdSupercast Episode 313
She was just a teen when she lost an eye to a rare form of cancer, had to wear an eye patch, and suddenly became a target for hurtful teasing.

On this episode of the Supercast, hear the incredible story of Columbia Elementary School kindergarten teacher Alexa Byrd. Find out how one middle school teacher taught Alexa to be proud of her eye patch as something that sets her apart. Hear how Alexa now tells her own students to take pride in their individual differences and how that message is making a difference in their young lives.

Paint & Park Project at West Jordan High Funding Fun Student Activities

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Superintendent with the students who got to "paint their parking spot"Supercast Episode 312
It is an impressive sight to see in the student parking lot at West Jordan High School.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how a Paint & Park project is raising money for senior class activities throughout the school year. It’s a project where some students were able to paint and personalize their parking stalls in creative works of art you simply have to see to believe.

Let’s All Stop, Look, and Listen to Keep Kids Safe Walking to School

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Superintendent with the safety specialistsSupercast Episode 311
It’s that time of year when thousands of students are making their way to school walking eagerly through neighborhoods, along established safe walking routes.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how we can all work together to better protect young pedestrians and make sure their travel to and from school is safe.

West Jordan High Graduate is Gold Medalist in Sled Hockey and in Overcoming Obstacles

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Superintendent with Hope BevilhymerSupercast Episode 310
She is a motivational speaker, an amputee, athlete, humanitarian, and goalie for the gold medal winning U.S.A. Para Ice Hockey team.

On this episode of the Supercast, we meet West Jordan High School graduate Hope Bevilhymer. We hear Hope’s inspirational story of tragic challenges in life to hard-earned triumphs. And, you’ll find out what happens when we hit the ice with this elite athlete.