Category Archives: Supercast

Supercast Episode 180: JATC North Web Design Class Competing for Prestigious National Prize as We Celebrate CTE Month

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Superintendent with the JATC Web Design TeamThey are an impressive group of Jordan School District students determined to make a difference and win a national competition with the development of a unique school safety app.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the JATC North web design class where students are already in the running for a prestigious honor on a national stage because of their determination to help keep students safe in schools across the country. This is just one example of the great work going on in Career and Technical Education as we celebrate CTE Month.

Supercast Episode 179: Chinese Dual Language Immersion Students Head to Chinatown for Fun Day of Learning & Discovery

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Superintendent with students and staff in Southland Chinese DLI programIt is a program designed to help students learn in new and effective ways while enhancing cultural awareness.

On this episode of the Supercast, we visit with Chinese Dual Language Immersion students and teachers at Southland Elementary School to find out why they love learning another language. Find out what happens when we follow the students on a fascinating field trip to Chinatown in South Salt Lake City.

Supercast Episode 178: A Parent’s Guide to “Health and Wellness Day” Activities for Students

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Superintendent with a SELFIE signIt is a full day set aside for students, teachers, and staff in Jordan School District to prioritize their health and wellness at home and in school. The second annual Health and Wellness Day is Friday, February 10 and while there will be no school for students that day, they are invited to participate in the Wellness Quest with family and friends.

On this episode of the Supercast, we explain what the Wellness Quest is and how something called the “SELFIE’” model is at the heart of the Wellness Quest curriculum.

Supercast Episode 177: Riverton Elementary Sixth Grade Students Take Pride in Becoming Published Authors

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Superintendent with Cassie Crandell and her studentsIt is something you don’t hear about very often, sixth grade students becoming published authors. But that is exactly what has happened at Riverton Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside Cassie Crandell’s classroom where students wrote and illustrated a picture book telling the true stories of trees surviving tragedies and natural disasters. The book was inspired by a survivor tree at the 9/11 memorial in New York City. Meet the young authors and find out where you can now buy their book.

Supercast Episode 176: Mountain Ridge High Special Education Teacher is Women’s World Arm Wrestling Champion

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She is a champion for students with special needs in her classroom at Mountain Ridge High School. Now, Sarah Lafond has risen to the top in something else she is passionate about. Sarah recently became the women’s world champion in arm wrestling during a competition in France.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Mountain Ridge High where we meet this dynamic educator and athlete who is a powerful force in and outside the classroom.