Eighteen Utah teachers have risen to the top of their class.
Bestowed with Teacher of the Year honors from their local school district, each is vying for the title of Utah Teacher of the Year, who acts as an ambassador on educational issues and improvement efforts. Utah's top educator will be nominated for the national Teacher of the Year award.
The contest, which requires a lengthy essay and letter-of-recommendation process, is coordinated through the State Office of Education. Not all of Utah's 40 districts participate.
Today, the Deseret News profiles Davis, Utah and Salt Lake county educators honored for their talents, creativity, classroom success and rapport with parents and students.Patricia Rawlings: Davis School District
Chelle Leyva: Jordan School District
Terry Olsen: Salt Lake City School District
Jean Finlinson Turner: Nebo School District
Cathy Davis: Murray School District
Jennifer Strassburg: Granite School District
Hollie Kay Carlson: Alpine School District
Louise Durham: Provo School District
Teachers of the Year from other Utah districts
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