Every year the Jordan Education Foundation (JEF) selects 12 amazing teachers to receive the Outstanding Educator & Special Educator Awards. The recognition comes with a cash prize of $1,000, made possible by generous Foundation donors. A prize patrol surprised the recipients in their classrooms this week. We are very proud of these hard working and humble teachers. Congratulations! Enjoy a photo gallery on our Facebook page. Here’s a list of the winners:
- Outstanding Educators
- Kristie Clawson, West Jordan High
- Melinda Mansouri, JATC North
- Joleen Reddish, South Jordan Middle
- Cathy Smith, Jordan Ridge Elementary
- Marcia Newbold, Riverton Elementary
- Lauren Nielsen, Fort Herriman Middle
- Beng Lay Kou, Southland Elementary
- Diane Edwards, Monte Vista Elementary
- Marla Daniels, South Jordan Elementary
- Ronald Squire, Jordan Hills Elementary
- Special Educators
- Jeff Barkdull, Kauri Sue Hamilton School
- Carollee Tautkus, Mountain Shadows Elementary
