Category Archives: Supercast

Supercast Episode 161: A Bingham High Student and Her National Storytelling Success

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Superintendent with Claire BurnhamClaire Burnham has a pretty amazing story to tell, one Claire and her family won’t soon forget.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet the Bingham High School sophomore who is one of only 10 students in the nation selected to be a National Youth Storyteller at the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. To make her story even more incredible, Claire was the opening act for professional storytellers, including the King of Storytelling, Master Storyteller Donald Davis.

Supercast Episode 160: Special Education Teacher by Day, Powerlifting World Champ by Night

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Superintendent & Deadlifting Champ Sheldon RussellHe is a kind, compassionate and caring special education teacher by day. However, when he’s not in the classroom, this teacher is in the weight room defying normal human strength with his deadlifting abilities.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet Sheldon Russell. An incredible teacher and world record holder in powerlifting weight lifting. Find out how Sheldon has defied the odds in life and is inspiring others around him every day.

Supercast Episode 159: How to Identify Bullying Behavior and Stand Up to Stop a Bully

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Supercast 159: How to Identify Bullying Behavior and Stand Up to Stop a BullyDo you know someone who is being bullied? Is it something you have experienced yourself?

On this episode of the Supercast, find out what parents, schools and members of the community can do to help prevent bullying and teach kids that it is not OK. Dr. Scott Poland, one of the leading experts in bullying prevention in the United States, joins us with some sound advice on how to identify a bully and stop the bad behavior in a way that works.

Supercast Episode 158: The Brand New Salt Lake Community College Campus in Herriman Offering New Affordable Options for JSD Students

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Superintendent with SLCC President Deneece HuftalinIt is the state’s largest two-year college, serving more than 60,000 students, offering 120 areas of study on 10 campuses in Salt Lake County.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Salt Lake Community College President Deneece Huftalin. Find out how the college is making higher education affordable in ways you may have never imagined. And, how Jordan School District students can benefit from a new SLCC campus in Herriman.

Supercast Episode 157: Rockin’ with Kindness at Midas Creek Elementary School

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Superintendent at the DJ tentA fun new campaign that focuses on kids being kind to one another is taking off at Midas Creek Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, we find out what “Rockin’ and Rollin with Kindness” is all about and how the music-themed campaign is creating lots of kindness rock stars at the school.