Episodes

It is an exciting new addition to Jordan School District, using a cost-efficient approach to provide a growing number of essential educational services to families in a centralized location. On this episode of the Supercast, find out what Jordan School District is doing with the former Walmart space across from Elk Ridge Middle School off of 9800 South in South Jordan. It is space that’s being transformed into the Jordan Learning Center (JLC), and excitement is growing for students, teachers, s...

Do you know the signs to watch for if you suspect your young teen might be vaping? Do you want to talk to your teen about it, but don’t know where to begin? On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with a doctor from Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital, who gives us some strategies for approaching the subject of vaping. Find out why it’s a conversation that could save your teen from some serious health complications now and in the future, due to what doctors say are the real dangers of ...

She has been a teacher at Riverside Elementary School by day, by night and on weekends, performing live concerts throughout the State. On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to a weekend regional music festival in American Fork. That’s where we catch up with teacher, Lydia Theobald, who is a vocalist and keyboard player with the very talented local folk-rock band “Seaslak.” Hear first-hand about the history of the band and how Lydia’s love for music has spread to students in her classroo...

They are a fiercely talented team, a force to be reckoned with and it all happened in a very short amount of time. On this episode of the Supercast, meet the Herriman High School boys’ rugby team and find out how they have risen to become one of the premier programs in the country. In fact, this year they were competing at the very highest of levels, falling just short of a national championship. Audio Transcription Logan Youngblood: People describe rugby as a hooligans' game played by gentle...

They are putting school pride firmly in the hands of students and building strong connections at the same time at Fort Herriman Middle School. On this episode of the Supercast, hear why “Battle of the Grades” has become a big hit throughout the entire year at Fort Herriman. It is a battle resulting in a big win for everyone, with students taking care of one another and taking greater pride in their school. Audio Transcription Creed Jensen: I feel like it really has united this school and I fe...

It is a full circle moment for two former students and their teachers at Rose Creek Elementary School. On this episode of the Supercast, listen as the former students are reunited with the teachers they grew to love in elementary school. They are reunited as co-workers, now teaching side by side in classrooms at Rose Creek. It is a story that speaks to the life-long impact a good teacher can have on his or her students, leading to lasting friendship and future success. Audio Transcription Rebe...

You could say students are really ‘rockin it’ at River’s Edge School this year. On this episode of the Supercast, find out how music in a brand-new school band is enriching the educational experience for students at River’s Edge and how teachers are taking note, loving the experience as well. Audio Transcription Melanie Dawson: What's really tapped into developing skills that they may have already had somewhat, but to really expand that and give them this connection to school that might they ...

They took the audience back in time to the 1940’s with period costumes, a creative set design, and delightful music. On this episode of the Supercast, listen as Midas Creek Elementary School students take the stage in a lively and uplifting performance of the musical “Don’t Say No to the USO.” It is a family-friendly production with a focus on humor, suspense, and nostalgia, combined with a student performance which had everyone clapping and doing some toe tapping. Audio Transcription Anthony ...

Some high school Welding, Construction Trades, and Teacher Ed students are using skills they learned in the classroom to make it easier for younger kids to make friends at school. On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Monte Vista Elementary School where there was a big surprise unveiled during a schoolwide assembly. The big surprise was a “Buddy Bench,” made entirely by high schoolers who want to help their younger counterparts combat loneliness and bullying behavior at school. Audi...

She is known for her custodial skills keeping classrooms clean and everything in working order at Joel P. Jensen Middle School. But in her free time, Allison Kunz is passionate about cleaning up and beating the competition in the sport of speed puzzling. On this episode of the Supercast, we find out what speed puzzling is, what it takes to win, and how Allison Kunz has managed to qualify for world championships in the sport. Audio Transcription Allison Kunz: In training for things like Nation...

They were hungry for donations and had a big desire to help those in need. On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Terra Linda Elementary School where students and staff recently held a huge community food drive. A food drive that was so successful, it taught students if you have a huge appetite to help others and to be kind, you can make it happen. Audio Transcription Kinley: I feel good about how I collected so much food for like families that need it, because I might end world hun...

What if there was a tool to help your student discover their natural ability to do something pretty amazing? Well, that tool exists and it is being used right here in Jordan School District. On this episode of the Supercast, we meet some students involved in an aptitude-based program called YOU Science. Hear the exciting ways this program is helping students uncover natural talents they didn’t even know they had and in turn, helping them find their personalized pathways to future success. Audi...

He is a Herriman High teacher who makes every student know they really matter. Someone who impacts the course of student lives and their future success every single day. On his episode of the Supercast, we take you inside Randy Kammerman's classroom where he has become an award winning DECA advisor, building a wildly popular program, leading students to high level careers in marketing and business. Listen and find out how Mr. Kammerman inspires a love for learning in his classroom, mixed with ...

They are sharing culture and building community in a class, that’s also a club, called “People of the Pacific” at West Jordan High School. On this episode of the Supercast, find out how students are unleashing lots of talent, taking to the stage in dance competitions to showcase their rich cultural traditions from various Pacific Island nations. They are students proudly supporting one another on a path to greater academic success. Audio Transcription Auro Sosi: This is competition season for...

They are teachers doing groundbreaking work, redefining what traditional learning looks like in the classroom. On this episode of the Supercast, we explore the history of digital learning, how it’s impacting students today, and how teachers are seeing big benefits, using all of the new technology now at their fingertips. Audio Transcription Kelli Cannon: It’s just really fun to see how far education has come. Megan Dahlgren: So to be able to take this and learn and see how it's grown from O...

It is a rigorous, time-consuming, and challenging process, one that produces some of the very best and highly trained teachers in the entire nation. On this episode, we meet two Jordan School District educators who recently achieved National Board Certification. Find out how this personal drive for perfection is taking their teaching practices to new heights, benefiting students and colleagues in other classrooms alike. Audio Transcription Raechel Bunnell: And I did what I want my students to...

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. Audio Transcription (upbeat music) Anthony Godfrey: What is it t...

It is a fast-growing club at Riverton High School where students are using their imagination, relying on teamwork, and growing their storytelling skills in a unique way. On this episode of the Supercast, we meet members of the Dungeons and Dragons Club at Riverton High. It’s a club where students are bonding over their love of exploring dungeons, defeating dragons, and finding treasure in a fantasy world where critical thinking and creative minds are key to success. Audio Transcription Anthony...

It is a beautiful story of one teacher’s true love for her students …how her big heart is not only impacting lives, but changing them. On this episode of the Supercast, we visit Megan Dotson’s third grade class at Antelope Canyon Elementary School. Find out what Ms. Dotson is doing to support one of her beloved students battling cancer. Hear how her caring heart is lifting not just Lucas, who has leukemia, but the entire class in the process. Audio Transcription Megan Dotson: We found out tha...

They are nailing it in a unique class designed to get students career ready in the construction trades industry. On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to JATC South where it is all hands-on deck as high school juniors and seniors build a “tiny home,” on site, as part of a new Construction Trades class. How are students measuring up? Let’s find out. Audio Transcription Ryan Clayton: My goal for the program is that it's all student run from management to building and I'm just here as an...

It is a fun way to recognize and reward good deeds at West Hills Middle School and it has become a big hit. On this episode of the Supercast, find out why a local vinyl record shop has established a presence with a “Pop Up” inside West Hills Middle, creating a nostalgic vibe and rewarding students for positive behavior. Audio Transcription Tim Brooks: I had a line that probably went 30 yards of kids waiting to just buy this one record from one little crate. David Sherwood: It's like he got ...

It’s that time of year when Mother Nature brings rain, sleet, snow, and ice in combinations that can create some slick conditions around our schools and buildings. On this episode of the Supercast, we talk to custodians who are constantly working throughout the day and sometimes into the night to prevent slips, trips, and falls for students, teachers, staff, and parents. Listen and find out how you can help. Audio Transcription Brandon Conti: Our number one priority is the safety of all stude...

They are in it to win it on and off the basketball court at Herriman High School. On this episode of the Supercast, it’s “game on” as we talk to players and coach Doug Meacham about their love of basketball and how it builds character in a culture of teamwork and camaraderie. Audio Transcription Doug Meacham: Players see me getting rattled and riled up. It's a natural tendency for them to start to lose focus and I'm trying to look for every advantage for us to win a game. Carlo Mulford: Cul...

Her teaching time adds up to more than two decades in the classroom, every day dedicated to transforming the way students learn and experience math. On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Riverton High School nationally recognized math teacher Melissa Brown to talk about her greatest passion and how it led her to receive the very prestigious "Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching." For listeners who would like to see the YouTube video “Operation Tin ...