Category Archives: Supercast

Supercast Episode 212: From Grades to Graduation Rates How JSD Students are Stacking Up

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Superintendent with Ben Jameson and Brooke AndersonIn Jordan School District tracking everything from literacy and math scores to senior graduation rates, rising enrollment, and more is essential to the work we do. Tracking shows us trends so we can improve and celebrate student success.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with the dedicated team responsible for research, evaluation, and sorting out Jordan School District by the numbers.

Supercast Episode 211: What Happens When There is a Potential Threat Against Your Child’s School? Behind the Scenes with Police and District Safety Personnel

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Superintendent with the Safety & Security TeamThreats of any kind against a school are always taken seriously, even if the threat is considered non-credible, from out of state, or even originating in another country.

On this episode of the Supercast, we go behind the scenes with police and District safety personnel to find out what happens when a threat is reported or uncovered. Hear about the immediate steps that are taken, and how we work closely with local law enforcement to keep students, teachers, and staff safe.

Supercast Episode 210: Students & Teachers Celebrate U.S. Constitution Month in Utah

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Superintendent with students from the We the People competitionStudents and history teachers alike are excited to celebrate, after Governor Spencer Cox declared September “American Founders and Constitution Month” in Utah. It is a month where students are encouraged to read directly from the founding document each September 17, which is the anniversary of the creation of the Constitution in 1787.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head into West Jordan Middle School where they have a passion for learning about the Constitution and celebrate it by participating in a “We the People” competition every year.

Supercast Episode 209: An Assistant Principal and His Passion for Pickleball

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Superintendent on the court with Andrew LovellDuring the school day he is determined to provide students with the best educational experience possible at Monte Vista Elementary School. But when the final bell rings, Assistant Principal Andrew Lovell trades the classroom for a pickleball court.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how Mr. Lovell is sharing his love and passion for the game of pickleball with colleagues. They are colleagues of all ages and abilities who suddenly can’t get enough of what has become one of the most popular, fastest growing sports in the nation right now.

Supercast Episode 208: Assistant Principal Travels World to Collaborate on Classroom Success

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Superintendent with Assistant Principal Lisa JacksonShe is traveling the world on a quest to collaborate and connect with educators and students in countries thousands of miles away.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Ft. Herriman Middle School Assistant Principal Lisa Jackson to learn about Global Education Allies. It is a group of educators participating in international education travel hoping to develop global awareness and foster innovative learning in the classroom. They even develop life-long friendships in their travels with teachers and students from all over the world.