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Elk Ridge Middle School Principal and His Huge Passion for Painting Works of Art

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Superintendent with Principal Bryan LeggatSupercast Episode 329
He is a middle school principal who loves working with students, bringing out the best in them every single day. But there is a secret talent that keeps Bryan Leggat going long after the last bell of the day at Elk Ridge Middle.

On this episode of the Supercast, we find out about Mr. Leggat’s longtime passion for painting and creating beautiful works of art. Hear how he finds inspiration as an artist, sometimes thanks to his meaningful and impactful work as a school principal and the relationships he has built along the way.

Joel P. Jensen Students Present “Sounds of the Season”

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Superintendent with the JPJMS ChoirSupercast Episode 328
It is a showcase of student talent, musical magic, and seasonal joy.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Joel P. Jensen Middle School for a holiday music program that will make your spirits bright one note at a time. Listen and enjoy.

Snails Help Students Fast Track Their Knowledge in AP Environmental Science Class

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Superintendent with Science StudentsSupercast Episode 327
They are less than an inch long, weigh mere grams, and move incredibly slow with average speeds of 0.03 miles per hour. We are talking about snails, a soft-bodied mollusk called the Gastropoda.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to an Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science class at Mountain Ridge High School where small snails are having a big impact on students studying the ecosystem. Find out the role snails are playing in the AP course, and how the class is capitalizing on the snail-based learning.

Finding Kindergarten Reading Success with Out of This World Program

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Superintendent with the "Astronauts"Supercast Episode 326
It is a unique program that is helping students achieve huge success in reaching their reading goals, and students and teachers alike are having a blast in the process.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Riverton Elementary School where kindergarten students and teachers are dressed as astronauts to celebrate their incredible accomplishments in a Districtwide initiative called “Planet Kindergarten.” The space-themed program is helping students reach for the stars in achieving their literacy goals and we’re about to hear from some of the amazing educators behind it all.

Experience of a Lifetime for JSD Employees in Mongolia Focused on Fostering Education

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Superintendent with teachers who went to MongoliaSupercast Episode 325
They traveled thousands of miles away on a mission to foster education and share knowledge with fellow educators in Mongolia.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out what inspired three amazing Jordan School District employees to spend much of their summer providing training to English teachers in Mongolia. We’ll hear about the incredible lessons they learned and the life-changing impact they discovered, learning about another beautiful and very different culture.