Special Education educators in Jordan School District gathered for their 2025 Summer Conference. Attendees were first treated to a keynote address from Natalie Green and Trey Garrett. The duo discussed their experiences navigating the school system with disabilities to their transition into advocacy and leadership in organizations like Special Olympics. They also showcased the dance they used in competition at the Special Olympics World Games in Turin, Italy. After the keynotes, the group attended breakout sessions to help them refine their skills in areas such as teaching, reading, writing, and effective communication.
Thank you to Mountain Creek Middle School for hosting and thank you to all of our All-Star Special Educators who attended!
Jordan School District administrators, coaches, parents, and athletes are spending part of their preseason learning about what success looks like on and off the field in education-based athletics. JSD’s partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance is continuing for the 2025-26 school year to help everyone involved get the most out of their upcoming season. Recently, administrators and coaches discussed shaping positive cultures on their teams. Next week, fall sport captains, student leaders, and parents will learn more about what it means to be a great teammate and supportive parent.
Students at Hidden Valley Middle School have long known they have an amazing history teacher. Now the entire state knows it. Christina Jacobs is the 2025 Utah History Teacher of the Year, as named by the 
