Category Archives: Supercast

Supercast Episode 188: The Story of Eastlake Elementary School’s “Young Poets Society”

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Superintendent with the Young Poets SocietyIt is a fun before-school program fostering curiosity and creativity in students at Eastlake Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, we hear from members of the “Young Poets Society,” and have them read some of their original works. It is a society sparking a strong passion and appreciation for reading and writing poetry.

Supercast Episode 187: The Cook Center for Human Connection Providing Parents with Free Mental Health Support

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Superintendent with a Cook Center representativeThey are a valuable resource for families dealing with complicated challenges involving stress, depression, anxiety, even suicide.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with the Cook Center for Human Connection to find out how they are helping families access some of the very best programs available in fostering strong mental health. They are a force for good in the community and Jordan School District is a partner, hoping to help families in need of life-saving services.

Supercast Episode 186: “The Voice” Contestant, Now a Rockstar Teacher Too in JSD

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Superintendent with Lauryn MacedoneShe is living her dream, working as a special education teacher at South Jordan Middle School, making a difference in the lives of students every day.

But Lauryn Macedone saw another dream come true not too long ago, when she was a contestant on the wildly popular show “The Voice,” selected to be a part of Alicia Keys’ team.

On this episode of the Supercast, we meet this superstar teacher and musician who has a heart of gold and a voice that turned heads around the nation, and turned the chairs of three judges on “The Voice.”

Supercast Episode 185: We Celebrate Women Making a Difference During National Women’s History Month

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Superintendent with women making. differenceMarch is National Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the vital role of women in American history.

On this episode of the Supercast, we find out how schools are celebrating, and we sit down with a strong woman in our school community making history in her own right. Meet Dawn Ramsey, President of the Jordan Education Foundation and the first female mayor of South Jordan City.

But first, we stop by West Jordan Middle School where Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female State Senator in the United States, is celebrated on morning announcements.

Supercast Episode 184: Students Benefit Working with JSD Speech-Language Pathologists

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Superintendent with speech pathologistsThey are considered experts in communication; evaluating, diagnosing, treating and preventing speech disorders.

On this episode of the Supercast, we talk to several Jordan School District Speech-Language Pathologists about the important work they do helping students of all ages who may be experiencing challenges in some aspect of speech. Find out how they are making a huge difference in the lives of students, in and outside the classroom.