Category Archives: Supercast

Supercast Episode 126: Counting on School Counselors

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Superintendent stands with a school counselorEach and every day students count on school counselors for guidance and support. This week we celebrate the important work carried out by school counselors. This is National School Counseling Week.

On this episode of the Supercast, we highlight the tremendous impact school counselors have on helping students achieve success and plan for future careers. And, find out how parents and students can connect with their counselors in meaningful ways, especially during challenging times like a pandemic.

Supercast Episode 125: Coming Together to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

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Superintendent at Herriman High Chinese New Year CelebrationIt was an opportunity to immerse and educate the community in the art, culture, food, music and language of China. For the first time ever, all Chinese DLI and World Language students and teachers in Jordan School District came together for a special Chinese New Year celebration at Herriman High School. They invited the public as well.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the celebration where there was music, traditional lion and dragon dancing, Kung Fu and delicious food – all in honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Tiger.

Supercast Episode 124: Students Love Learning about the Constitution and Bill of Rights In “We the People” Class and Competitions

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Superintendent with We the People studentsIt is a course called “We The People” and it is giving students a unique opportunity to learn more about Constitutional history, law and civics. The class and “We The People” competitions enhance knowledge of the Constitution, allowing students to defend beliefs, rights and roles as U.S. citizens.

On this episode of the Supercast we take you inside West Hills Middle School to learn more about “We The People” and find out how students consistently use their skills and knowledge to compete and rise to the top in Statewide “We The People” competitions.

Supercast Episode 123: A Bingham High Student Racing to the Top in the Sport of Dog Sledding

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Superintendent with Mary Christensen and her dogsShe has had a genuine love of dogs all her life. Now, that love is leading a Bingham High School student to follow her dreams to compete professionally in the sport of Dog Sledding, also known as Dog Mushing.

On this episode of the Supercast, we meet 17-year-old Mary Christensen and her dogs and find out what goes into getting the dogs to work as a team, racing to the top in competitive Dog Sledding.

Supercast Episode 122: Keeping Kids Safe on Social Media

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Superintendent stands outside the Copper Hills Wellness CenterIt is a challenge facing many parents these days. How to keep kids safe on social media. On this episode of the Supercast, we have a candid conversation with one school psychologist who is working hard to educate parents and others about protecting kids and building trust when it comes to the safe and smart use of social media.