Awards – 2015

Jared Ward – UCET Outstanding Leader of the Year (Canyons School District, Educational Technology Specialist) “Jared makes technology accessible and less intimidating to virtually every teacher he works with.   He has helped teachers at Brighton and Jordan High become excited about using Canvas, Chromebooks, iPads, and other technology.  Through his persistent and compassionate teaching, he helps even the most resistant teachers understand how these tools can make their classrooms better and help their students be more engaged.”

Kyle Hansen – UCET Outstanding Young Educator of the Year (American Leadership Academy, Teacher Grade 5)  “Kyle has an enthusiasm for learning.  He has the ability to engage students, parents, administrators and fellow teachers in collaborative growth and creating a community of learners.  Daily, he strives to make learning fun.  Throughout all activities, he tries to bring out the best in each student he works with by actively involving them in instruction, transforming the students into collaborative community members and engaging learners at all levels.”

Robert Gordon – Making IT Happen (Canyons School District, Secondary Ed Tech Team Lead)  “Robert skillfully empowers administrators, teachers, and students in their effective use of educational technology by always looking for engaging ways to teach such use. In spite of his ability to fix most of the problems people bring to him, Robert’s first priority is consistently to teach his “students” – with kindness and tact – to solve their own problems, using current technology and instructional skill.”