Category Archives: Supercast

Supercast Episode 243: WJHS “Sources of Strength” Students Plan Self-Care Event Prior to Prom Hoping to Cut Costs & Create Feel Good Moments

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Superintendent with the "Sources of Strength" StudentsThey wanted everyone to feel good about going to prom and cut costs in the process.

On this episode of the Supercast, hear from an inspiring group of students who belong to an organization called “Sources of Strength” at West Jordan High School. Find out how their free Self-Care Event made prom much more ‘picture perfect’ and affordable for students, creating feel good moments and memories to last a lifetime.

Supercast Episode 242: Students Rockin’ the Stage at Copper Canyon Elementary School

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Superintendent with the cast of School House Rock Jr.They are having fun, singing their hearts out, and really rockin’ it, taking the stage at Copper Canyon Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet 6th grade students who make up the cast of ‘School House Rock Jr.’ and find out how their Beverley Taylor Sorenson teacher is helping them to bring down the house during their performances of the energetic show.

Supercast Episode 241: Bucket Drummers Bring Music to Life at Mountain Point Elementary School

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Superindendent with the Mountain Point bucket drummersThey are becoming some of the best young bucket drummers around with a beat all their own.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet members of the Percussion Club at Mountain Point Elementary School and find out how they are making music come alive from around the world with a bunch of five-gallon plastic buckets, flipped upside down, turned into drums.

Supercast Episode 240: Student Curiosity Comes Alive with Unique STEAM Program at Daybreak Elementary School

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Superintendent with students from Daybreak ElementaryThey are challenging young minds and making amazing “light bulb” moments a regular occurrence at Daybreak Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how teachers are blending Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a mix of the Arts, turning it into a full day of fun and learning that is sparking student curiosity and developing stronger thinking skills.

Supercast Episode 239: Creative English Class is Music to The Ears of Students

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Superintendent with creative studentsIt is a creative English class that is music to the ears of students who are taking the course.

On this episode of the Supercast, we visit West Jordan High School where a teacher who is passionate about music, is making students look at songs in a much more meaningful way. From the Beatles and beyond, join us as we find out why students say their teacher, Mr. Jorgensen is truly rockin his lessons on music culture and helping them understand the meaning behind some of the greatest songs of all time while discussing rhetoric of music.