Supercast Episode 163: The Positive Impact of Parents and the Utah PTA

Superintendent with PTA Award winnersThey are in our schools and classrooms making a big difference every single day.

On this episode of the Supercast, what it means to participate in the Utah PTA and why our schools simply wouldn’t be the same without these incredible parent volunteers.


Supercast Episode 162: The Driving Force Behind School Bus Safety, Meet Our Mechanics

Superintendent and the mechanicsThey are the driving force behind keeping a fleet of 276 Jordan District school buses running safely and smoothly.

On this National School Bus Safety Week, meet the mechanics. They are men and women who work behind the scenes, under the hood, examining engines, testing brakes, inspecting tires, even repairing upholstery on some of the largest vehicles on the roadway.

Find out how our amazing mechanics work day and night, in some of the worst weather conditions, to keep kids safe on the school bus.


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

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

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

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.