Outpouring of Love and Support as Jordan School District Teachers Receive “Outstanding Educator of the Year” Awards

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The outpouring of love and support from students, teachers, staff, administrators, and members of the community, continued on Thursday as Jordan School District teachers were honored with the Jordan Education Foundation’s 2025 “Outstanding Educator of the Year” awards. The educators are being honored as “All Stars” 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 are nominated by colleagues, their peers, and/or parents.

Congratulations to the following “Outstanding Educators” honored on Thursday, along with the “Outstanding Principal of the Year,” Heartland Elementary School’s Buddy Alger.

  • Buddy Alger, Heartland Elementary School, ***Outstanding Principal of the Year
  • Amber Thomas, Bingham High School
  • Jerusha Johnson, South Jordan Middle School
  • Amy Goodrich, Riverton High School
  • Candice “Candi” Woolley, Kauri Sue Hamilton
  • Chunlien Liu “Lannies Liu,” Monte Vista Elementary School
  • Emanuel Colon “Manny,” Ridge View Elementary School
  • Launi Drecksel, Silver Crest Elementary School
  • Celina Forsyth, Aspen Elementary School
  • Shanda Sorensen, Falcon Ridge Elementary School
  • Heather Lyon, Jordan Hills Elementary School
  • Vickie Daniels, Majestic Elementary School
  • Jessica Clawson, Heartland Elementary School

March 25 Board Meeting Update

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You are invited to a meeting of the Board of Education of Jordan School District on Tuesday, March 25 at the JATC South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue, Riverton, Utah. The study session begins at 4 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

The March 25 Board meeting agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Policies that will be discussed include Board Policy GP104 Board Officers and Appendix Procedures for the Election of Board Officers. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas.

Celebrating Jordan School District’s “Counselor of the Year” from Mountain Creek Middle School

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David Parker and teamPlease join us in congratulating Jordan School District’s Counselor of the Year from Mountain Creek Middle School, David Parker.

Mr. Parker is described as the essential force driving his counseling department’s success. Colleagues say Mr. Parker ensures the program remains robust, data-driven, and current.

Another reason David Parker was selected for this honor is because of his work connecting with students. In fact, for the last five years, he has met every student individually to celebrate their birthdays, fostering those vital connections. We’re told he is dedicated to his students, ensuring they feel valued and heard and spends hours supporting students and parents in crisis, conducting thorough PCCRs, and working late to manage schedule changes efficiently.

Mr. Parker has been a counselor at Mountain Creek Middle School since 2019 and in that time has profoundly impacted the school’s culture and success.

Keep up the great work, David Parker!

South Jordan Elementary Students and Staff Show Fox 13 Why They Are a “Cool School”

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South Jordan Elementary School earned the title of Fox 13’s “Cool School of the Week.” Good Day Utah’s Darienne DeBrule spent the morning at the school, visiting STEM programs, watching musical performances, hearing from the student council, and seeing firsthand the school’s “Battle of the Books.”

Way to go, South Jordan Elementary School! You are a Cool School!

Students Savor Opportunity to Compete in Big Culinary Competition

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Superintendent with prostart students

Supercast Episode 289
They are high school students crafting mouth-watering masterpieces in a sizzling hot competition where culinary talents are put to the test.

On this episode of the Supercast, we join students from four Jordan School District high schools dishing up delicious food in a very impressive ProStart competition. It’s a competition where rising young chefs are on a fast track, turning their love of food service into successful careers.