Oquirrh Hills Middle Principal is Honored by Utah Music Educators Association

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Picture of Mrs. Hunter with music teachersShe is committed to making sure every student has the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of an excellent performing arts program. That is just one reason why Oquirrh Hills Middle School Principal Donna Hunter is being recognized as this year’s “Outstanding Administrator” by the Utah Music Educators Association. Mrs. Hunter received the award over the weekend. It is given to a public school administrator who demonstrates commitment and support of music education in schools.

Mrs. Hunter says as a child she had the opportunity to take accordion, violin and piano lessons, even enjoyed participating in 8th grade Girls’ Glee, experiences she remembers well. Mrs. Hunter says in order for teachers to do their best in the classroom, they must receive support from administrators.

Congratulations, Mrs. Hunter, on this well-deserved award and recognition.

Thanks to Oquirrh Hills Middle School music teachers Eric Perkins, Sarah Arnesen and Ellen Battenfield for nominating your amazing principal for this prestigious award.

Jordan School District Teacher Receives Top State Honor for Community Service

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Picture of Trudy PecorelliJoin us in congratulating Trudy Pecorelli who was named the 2022 Carl Perkins Service Award winner at the Utah ACTE Conference over the weekend.

This award recognizes individuals who have used CTE to make a significant impact on their community and demonstrated leadership in programs and activities that promote student involvement in community service.

As part of the CTE family, Ms. Pecorelli currently teaches introduction to Health Science, EMR, Aerobics, Yoga, Driver’s Education and she is an Assistant Girls Golf Coach. She is the HOSA co-advisor for the Riverton chapter and serves on the Utah HOSA State Committee.

Ms. Pecorelli received her Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license in 2019, which has fueled her passion to help people help others.

We are thrilled to see such an amazing educator receive this honor. Keep up the great work Ms. Pecorelli, we are proud!

Board of Education Member Doing His Part Supporting Schools Amid Custodian Shortage

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Board member Darrell Robison sweeting the floor at Mountain Ridge High SchoolIt seems like a custodian’s work is never done in our schools and buildings and now more than ever it is a challenge to keep up. That’s because we have a serious shortage of custodians districtwide. Anyone who can is helping out to keep schools clean, including assistant principals and other staff. Now, a Jordan School District Board of Education member is stepping in to lend a hand as well.

Board member Darrell Robison headed to Mountain Ridge High School on Friday to fill in as a custodian, cleaning floors, bathrooms, carpets and trash cans – anything to help head custodian Kevan Sprague and his team while they are short staffed. Mr. Robinson says he will take a vacation day every Friday from his full-time job, as long as there is a need, to fill in wherever needed in the District doing jobs like custodial work. He is committed to supporting our employees and having a better understanding of the work they do on a daily basis.

So, don’t be surprised if you see Mr. Robinson hard at work in your school on a Friday in the future. Thanks, Mr. Robinson, we appreciate your sincere support for employees throughout Jordan School District.

If you are interested in applying for a custodial position, as a bus driver, nutrition services worker or substitute teacher, please go toemployment.jordandistrict.org/apply

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.

doTERRA International Helps Provide Calming Kits for Jordan School District

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Jordan School District Staff holding donated items It was a generous donation from a local company wanting to contribute to the health and wellness of educators. doTERRA International, located in Pleasant Grove, donated hundreds of bottles of their therapeutic grade essential oils to the Jordan Health and Wellness Team. The team decided they wanted to do something unique to help reduce workplace stress for principals in JSD schools, so they are making “Calming Kits,” comprised of different items to reduce stress and anxiety. The doTERRA essential oils will be included in every kit when they are delivered.

Thanks to Kelsey Lund, doTERRA’s Corporate Sponsorship Specialist, for stopping by to deliver the essential oils to our Health and Wellness Team.

doTERRA’s contribution to educator health and wellness is truly appreciated! Thank you.