Jordan Supercast

It is a Broadway hit winning eight Tony awards, garnering rave reviews. Now, the critically acclaimed musical Hadestown is about to be performed at Riverton High School. On this episode of the Supercast, find out how Riverton High was awarded the rights to Hadestown and is one of the first high schools in the country ...continue reading "Episode 271: Students Perform Broadway Hit on Stage at Riverton High School"

It has been a decades-long tradition for members of the Whitchurch family, and it started with siblings attending Heartland Elementary School in the early 1980’s. On this episode of the Supercast, hear from Michelle Whitchurch who has had members of her immediate family attending Heartland consistently for 25 years. Find out how it’s turned into ...continue reading "Episode 270: One Family’s History of Having Students Attending Heartland Elementary Since the 1980’s"

For some former students she will be forever known as the “Thriller” teacher at Eastlake Elementary School. On this episode of the Supercast, meet Jackie Webster, a visual art specialist who began a long and lasting Halloween tradition of 6th grade students performing “Thriller” to the delight of parents, younger students, and staff at Eastlake. ...continue reading "Episode 269: Long Halloween Legacy of “Thriller” at Eastlake Elementary"

Juniper Elementary students are hoping new traditions of kindness and caring take root at their brand-new school. They recently planted a new tree outside to represent their hopes and dreams. On this episode of the Supercast, we join Juniper students, staff, and parents for a tree planting ceremony. It was the planting of not just ...continue reading "Episode 268: Juniper Elementary School Students Plant a Special Tree Hoping to Inspire Traditions and a Culture of Kindness at Their New School"

They have been circulating throughout the State since the start of the school year, impacting schools, causing fear and anxiety, and leaving people wondering what to do. On this episode of the Supercast, we are talking with Lieutenant Jeremy Barnes of the Utah Department of Public Safety. He'll talk with us about threats that turn ...continue reading "Episode 267: What Is a Hoax Threat and How Can People Help Police Stop Them from Spreading & Impacting Our Schools"

They are students on a mission to empower Latino youth to be college and career ready through culture, service, leadership, and excellence in education. On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Herriman High School to find out what Latinos in Action are doing to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hear how they make ...continue reading "Supercast 266: Herriman High School Latinos in Action Celebrate Culture with Service Projects, Community Connections, and Amazing Achievements"

When she is not in the classroom teaching English at Copper Hills High School, you will likely find Kim Cowart doing something else she has grown to love. On this episode of the Supercast, find out how running has taken this amazing teacher to competitions all over the world, and in the process transformed her ...continue reading "Episode 265: Copper Hills Teacher Takes Love for Running Around the World"

It is designed to help coaches and student athletes recognize and embrace the true power of being positive. On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside athletic trainings where the emphasis is on teamwork, good sportsmanship, and being your best self on and off the playing field. Hear from Jordan School District coaches ...continue reading "Episode 264: JSD Coaches and Student Athletes Embrace Power of Positive"

You can follow the progress of your child’s Jordan District school bus for pickup and drop off with an optional app that is easy to use and brings parents some peace of mind. On this episode of the Supercast, we hear all about Zonar MyView. It’s an app that allows parents to check on their ...continue reading "Episode 263: Parents Can Follow the Progress of Their Child’s School Bus"

They play a vital role in our schools, leading the way when it comes to decisions regarding School LAND Trust money and so much more. On this episode of the Supercast, find out why parents participate in School Community Councils and how their involvement can elevate the quality of education for students, by addressing needs ...continue reading "Episode 262: The Vital Role of a School Community Council & Amazing Parents Who Participate"

She has a passion for pickleball and this summer a West Hills Middle School counselor hit the road to pursue her passion. On this episode of the Supercast, meet Lorraine Rupper. She traveled to every state in the nation hoping to play pickleball with strangers at every stop from coast to coast. Find out how ...continue reading "Episode 261: West Hills Middle School Counselor Travels to 50 States Playing Pickleball with Strangers at Every Single Stop"

He jumps at the opportunity to hit the skate park trying new tricks on his board every chance he gets. On this episode of the Supercast, a South Hills Middle School student talks about his goal to become a professional skateboarder, the grit it will take to get there, and the lessons he’s learning along ...continue reading "Episode 260: Lessons from a South Hills Middle School Student and Competitive Skateboarder About True Grit and Setting Goals"

He went from teaching students in the classroom at Copper Hills High School to the Cannes Film Festival in France. On this episode of Supercast, hear the incredible story of Film and TV Broadcasting teacher Kamiko Adcock. Find out how he managed to produce a short film that was so good, it got into Cannes ...continue reading "Episode 259: A Copper Hills High School Teacher and His Journey from the Classroom to the Cannes Film Festival"

It is designed to enhance communications throughout Jordan School District benefiting students, teachers, staff, and parents. On this episode of the Supercast, listen as we give you easy to use tips and tricks to make the most of JSD’s new communications platform called ParentSquare. Find out what it has to offer when it comes to ...continue reading "Episode 258: What Parents Need to Know About JSD’s New Communications Platform “ParentSquare”"

They are the best of the best coming right out of college and many of them heading right into Jordan School District classrooms. On this episode of the Supercast, join us as we have some fun talking to interns who are well on their way to full-time jobs in teaching thanks to a partnership between ...continue reading "Episode 257: Powerful Internship Program Bringing Best of the Best to JSD"

It is a class that combines biology and technology giving students the tools to change the world for the better and improve people’s lives. On this episode of the Supercast, join us as we take our own microscopic look into the Bio Tech program inside JATC North. It is a program where young student scientists ...continue reading "Episode 256: Exploring A Class Where Students Can Change the World"

You could say they are young bookworms aspiring to become authors. On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside Barbara Steven’s 5th grade classroom at South Jordan Elementary School where the Wit and Wisdom language arts curriculum is helping students develop a love for reading and for being exceptional writers. In fact, Mrs. ...continue reading "Episode 255: Elementary School Bookworms Aspire to Become Authors"

They may not be learning about baseball legends like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, or Reggie Jackson, but some fourth-grade students at Jordan Ridge Elementary School had their own fun with collectable Utah history trading cards in the classroom. On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside Jennifer Romriell’s classroom where students made their ...continue reading "Episode 254: Collectable Cards Make Classroom Learning Come Alive"

It is one of the highest and most prestigious honors given each year recognizing school districts who are transforming education through the use of cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence in the classroom. Competing against school districts from all corners of the world, Jordan School District was a top 2024 winner in the International Society for ...continue reading "Episode 253: Jordan School District Receives Top International Award for Use of Cutting-Edge Technology, Meet Members of the Digital Learning Team"

It’s called the Mustang Battalion at Herriman High School and it is the first Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps or JROTC program in Jordan School District. On this episode of the Supercast, meet students involved in the program and find out how it is teaching them valuable leadership skills which will last a lifetime. Also, ...continue reading "Episode 252: What is the Mustang Battalion at Herriman High School?"