Episodes
177
Jan. 26, 2023
Episode 177: Riverton Elementary Sixth Grade Students Take Pride in Becoming Published Authors
It 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 ...
176
Jan. 19, 2023
Episode 176: Mountain Ridge High Special Education Teacher is Women’s World Arm Wrestling Champion
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. Audio Transcription Anthony Godfrey: Hello and welco...
175
Jan. 12, 2023
Episode 175: Meet the Safety, Health and Wellness Team Hard at Work in JSD
They are a top-notch team of professionals devoted to promoting the individual growth and well-being of students, teachers, staff and families throughout Jordan School District. On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with the District’s Student Services team to hear about the important work they do on a daily basis supporting the overall social emotional wellness of students in and outside of school, empowering them to achieve academic success, along with college and career development. ...
174
Jan. 5, 2023
Episode 174: Bingham High Students Get Creative in Marketing Competition Called “Miner Tank”
It was a real-life lesson in creating and marketing a new business. Some Bingham High School students partnered with entrepreneurs in the community to compete in something called “Miner Tank,” based on the reality TV show “Shark Tank.” On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside Andrea Call’s CTE Business and Marketing class, where four groups of students competed to get financial backing for their business ideas which included “Germ a Phone,” “My Creature Teacher,” “Dock Hero,” and “D...