Supercast Episode 164: JATC South Hair and Nail Students Compete in Spooktacular Halloween Contest

Superintendent with students dressed for HalloweenThey are hair and nail designs custom-made for a horrifying Halloween competition.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the JATC South in Riverton where Hair Design and Nail Tech students get really creative in a costume contest like no other. Find out how they put their talents to the test in a timed competition that resulted in some scary hairdos and outrageous nail designs.


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.