Supercast

They patrol the campus corridors and respond at a moment's notice, keeping Jordan School District's 13,000 middle school students safe. But the most impactful work of a hall monitor doesn't happen on a checklist; it happens through the meaningful connections they forge with students every single day.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Fort Herriman Middle School to meet with two dedicated hall monitors. We explore how their role goes far beyond hallway supervision to building trust, being positive role models, and guiding students toward school support.

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Inspiring students to achieve at their highest possible level is one of the most rewarding parts of being an educator in Jordan School District.

On this episode of the Supercast, we explore a new initiative dedicated to supporting high-ability and gifted elementary school students across the District. Hear from educators in the Gifted and Talented program about how dedicated specialists bring targeted programs, teacher support, and rigorous student challenges directly to the classroom to keep the love of learning alive for all students.

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They are learning the art of manicures, pedicures, nail extensions, nail art, and much more in a competitive program preparing students for promising careers, and in some cases, helping them pay for college.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the classroom at JATC South in Riverton where students are ‘nailing it’ every day. They are learning to be nail techs, offering their talents to the public during required training hours on the path to becoming licensed in the State of Utah.

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She’s a functional academics middle school teacher who spends her time outside the classroom writing novels under the pen name CJ Gryffin.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to South Hills Middle School to talk with Kristan Thompson about her book, The Color of Silence, which pays tribute to the non-verbal and uniquely abled students she’s taught over the years. Hear how her students inspired her to pick up the pen, the emotional drive behind her stories, and what it takes to become a published author.

Lean more about The Color of Silence by visiting CJ Gryffin’s website.

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It began with a simple but heartfelt proposal and became an inspiring story shared by millions on social media.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with six Bingham High School students whose unforgettable homecoming dance experience went viral. Hear how it all began when Jack DowDell asked Ava Mousley to Homecoming, how their friendship blossomed through Bingham’s Peer Tutor program, and why these students say inclusion and friendship are the real stars of high school.

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