Fostering Friendships with Student Designed “Buddy Benches”

Superintendent with the buddy bench teamSupercast Episode 297
Some high school Welding, Construction Trades, and Teacher Ed students are using skills they learned in the classroom to make it easier for younger kids to make friends at school.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Monte Vista Elementary School where there was a big surprise unveiled during a schoolwide assembly. The big surprise was a “Buddy Bench,” made entirely by high schoolers who want to help their younger counterparts combat loneliness and bullying behavior at school.


Joel P. Jensen Custodian is Competitive Jigsaw Puzzler

Superintendent with Allison KunzSupercast Episode 296
She is known for her custodial skills keeping classrooms clean and everything in working order at Joel P. Jensen Middle School. But in her free time, Allison Kunz is passionate about cleaning up and beating the competition in the sport of speed puzzling.

On this episode of the Supercast, we find out what speed puzzling is, what it takes to win, and how Allison Kunz has managed to qualify for world championships in the sport.


Terra Linda Students Have Big Appetite for Taking Care of Others

Superintendent with Terral Linda students and a donation box full of foodSupercast Episode 295
They were hungry for donations and had a big desire to help those in need.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Terra Linda Elementary School where students and staff recently held a huge community food drive. A food drive that was so successful, it taught students if you have a huge appetite to help others and to be kind, you can make it happen.


The Secret to Discovering a Student’s True Hidden Talents Revealed

Superintendent with studentsSupercast Episode 294
What if there was a tool to help your student discover their natural ability to do something pretty amazing? Well, that tool exists and it is being used right here in Jordan School District.

On this episode of the Supercast, we meet some students involved in an aptitude-based program called YOU Science. Hear the exciting ways this program is helping students uncover natural talents they didn’t even know they had and in turn, helping them find their personalized pathways to future success.


Beloved DECA Advisor Has Lasting and Powerful Impact on Student Lives

Superintendent with DECA studentsSupercast Episode 293
He is a Herriman High teacher who makes every student know they really matter. Someone who impacts the course of student lives and their future success every single day.

On his episode of the Supercast, we take you inside Randy Kammerman’s classroom where he has become an award winning DECA advisor, building a wildly popular program, leading students to high level careers in marketing and business.

Listen and find out how Mr. Kammerman inspires a love for learning in his classroom, mixed with a couple of laughs along the way.