Final Visits Made to Honor Teachers as “Outstanding Educator of the Year”

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The 68-school tour spreading smiles, happy tears, and a little bit of confetti for the Jordan Education Foundation’s 2025 “Outstanding Educator of the Year” awards has come to an end, making its final visits to three schools. Every school in Jordan School District had an educator named as an “All-Star” for their winning ways in supporting students and giving them opportunities to reach their highest potential on the road to success. All of the teachers were nominated by colleagues, their peers, and/or parents.

Congratulations to the following “Outstanding Educators” honored and thank you to all who gave their time, energy, and support to celebrate all of our wonderful educators this year!

  • Mykala Shamblen, Mountain Ridge High School

  • Andrew Howden, Herriman High School

  • Rebecca “Becky” Dall, Terra Linda Elementary School

Congratulations Administrative Assistant Nadine Page on Receiving Top Statewide Recognition

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She is kind, compassionate, competent, and willing to offer a helping hand to anyone who may need one. This week, Administrative Assistant Nadine Page was honored as the Jordan School District “Secretary of the Year” by the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals (UAESP).

The individual nominating Ms. Page said, “Often when I am asked a difficult question that I don’t immediately have an answer ready to give, I reply that ‘I know a guy’ as if I have some super secret contact. In reality, it’s usually Nadine.”

We can’t think of a more deserving member of the Jordan School District family to be recognized with this award. Nadine is one of so many hard-working, award worthy secretaries in the District and throughout the State. Thank you, secretaries, for all you do to support public education.

Congratulations, Nadine Page!

Joel P Jensen Middle School Honored for Creating a Resilient Community

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Congratulations to Joel P Jensen Middle School on being awarded the ResilentYou Outstanding Middle School Award.

The school was honored for its efforts to create a resilient community inside and outside the school. This achievement reflects the hard work of Joel P Jensen’s incredible educators, administrators, staff, students, and community.

Keep inspiring and empowering our future leaders. We are so proud of you!

Jordan Education Foundation Awards Recognition Banquet a Home Run

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Outstanding Educators and Students receiving "Rising Star" scholarships It was an amazing night at the brand new Salt Lake Bees Ballpark at America First Square in South Jordan as the top fourteen Jordan Education Foundation “Outstanding Educators of the Year” were honored. A number of Jordan School District students were recognized as well, receiving the “Rising Star Scholarship,” the “Teri Timpson Legacy Scholarship,” and the “Dr. Patrice Johnson Superintendent Scholarship.”

First Lady Abby Cox was on hand to address the honorees and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Sydnee Dickson was Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

It was a great night recognizing teachers and students who are at the top of their game, deserving of a fun night of recognition in the beautiful new ballpark setting.

Eastlake Young Poets Share Their Creativity With South Jordan Mayor

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The talented wordsmiths in the Eastlake Elementary School Young Poets Society got a special visit from South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey this week. After learning about the Mayor’s responsibilities and sharing their poetry, the students collaborated with the Mayor to create a poem celebrating their favorite things about living in South Jordan titled We Are Sojo.

We Are SoJo
Written by Eastlake Young Poets Society and South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey

Walking to Harmons around the lake,
Ducks in the crosswalk, the beauty’s not fake,
Kayak, bike, walk, run a 5k,
See The District, The Ballpark, and a Swig on the way.
Welcome to SoJo, try out pickleball,
Play a round at Mulligan’s, it’s a city for all!
Great job Eastlake Young Poets!