Thank You to Everyone Who Attended the “Jordan Job Fair”

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It was a fun night for members of the community to come together and explore a wide variety of job opportunities in Jordan School District. The “Jordan Job Fair” showcased current job openings at every school and department throughout JSD. Principals, administrators and other staff were on hand to answer questions and meet potential job candidates.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to everyone involved in organizing and supporting the “Jordan Job Fair.” If you missed the job fair and would still like to apply for a job in one of our schools or departments, please visit employment.jordandistrict.org

We hope to hear from you soon!

Supercast Episode 177: Riverton Elementary Sixth Grade Students Take Pride in Becoming Published Authors

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Superintendent with Cassie Crandell and her studentsIt is something you don’t hear about very often, sixth grade students becoming published authors. But that is exactly what has happened at Riverton Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside Cassie Crandell’s classroom where students wrote and illustrated a picture book telling the true stories of trees surviving tragedies and natural disasters. The book was inspired by a survivor tree at the 9/11 memorial in New York City. Meet the young authors and find out where you can now buy their book.

Joel P. Jensen Teacher Honored at Utah Jazz Game as “Most Valuable Educator”

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She is described as a teacher who puts in endless hours to make lessons and learning engaging for her students. Because of her hard work, passion, and inspiring students to succeed, Joel P. Jensen teacher Mandy Truscott has been named the latest “Most Valuable Educator” and was honored during Monday night’s NBA game between the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets.

Mrs. Truscott was surprised by the honor and received a personalized Utah Jazz jersey and a $1,000 classroom grant from Instructure, the parent company of Canvas.

The nomination said Mrs. Truscott puts in countless hours to help her students improve their reading skills. She teaches remedial reading classes and each year her students average about three years’ worth of growth in their test scores.

Mrs. Truscott was not only a special guest at Monday night’s NBA game, she will attend an awards dinner with the Jazz and Instructure at the end of the season.

Congratulations, Mrs. Truscott! Keep up the great work, you make the District and your students proud.

Join in the Fun for the Chinese New Year Celebration at Herriman High

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Chinese New Year Celebration FlyerIt will be an evening of fun with cultural presentations, educational games, food, and a fantastic program. Jordan School District students will lead this authentic celebration where people can browse interactive cultural exhibits, participate in games, and take in amazing displays. There will be a cultural program in the auditorium and food will be available for purchase from Fatty Tuna and Panda Express.

The celebration is this Thursday, January 26, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. at Herriman High School and everyone is invited.

Supercast Episode 176: Mountain Ridge High Special Education Teacher is Women’s World Arm Wrestling Champion

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She is a champion for students with special needs in her classroom at Mountain Ridge High School. Now, Sarah Lafond has risen to the top in something else she is passionate about. Sarah recently became the women’s world champion in arm wrestling during a competition in France.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Mountain Ridge High where we meet this dynamic educator and athlete who is a powerful force in and outside the classroom.