Top 11 Educators of 2006
presented by Zion's Bank and the Granite Education Foundation

{Top Educators} Art Cox, principal, Granger High School
"I believe that a succesful administration must have a positive outlook on life, on his position, and on those who work under him."

Lynda Fugal, English teacher, Granite Park Middle School
"Patience, flexibility and consistency are what I consider the cardinal trilogy of classrooom management."

Rebecca Ibarra, Social Studies & Spanish teacher, Scott M. Matheson Junioir High School
"Many teachers say they are not here to 'entertain' the students. I believe that's exactly what I am here for. To 'entertain' means to admit into or hold in the mind."

Ruth McGowan, Second Grade teacher, Robert Frost Elementary School
"Nothing can compare to helping mold a child; to seeing a light come on in little eyes, a smile of accomplishment on a small face, a hug of appreciation, or an "I love you, Teacher!"

Chris Mockli, Social Worker, Copper Hills Elementary School
"Young people are precious! I love my association with cildren. There is no greater way to serve than to help young peoople. They give such meaning to my life."

Kay Quealy, Sixth Grade teacher, Eastwood Elementary School
"Teaching gives me the chance to make a difference in the lives of students, which I believe may influence society as a whole."

Oren Randall, Sixth Grade teacher, Magna Elementary School
"Teaching is a powerful calling for many people, and I am one of those. There are many young people who need a thoughtful, caring adult in their lives, someone who can challenge, coach, guide, understand and care about them."


B. Paul Salin, Wood Shop teacher, Hunter High School
"My primary purpose is to help students find their way, not only in my class, but in life as well."

Lisa Sanders, First Grade teacher, Crestview Elementary School
"I love to teach because I was taught so well. If I have taught my students even a portion of what I was taught, then I have been successful, both as a student and a teacher."

Colleen Wood, History teacher, Skyline High School
"I teach because I have a passion for learning and because I believe that in some small way I can help studnts develop the skills they need to embrace lifeling learning in order to enrich their lives, and meet the demands made upong them now and in the future."

Carol Bartholomew, Fourth Grade teacher, Oakridge Elementary School
"Children are so very sensitive and impressionable. Evn the 'toughest' kids in class can be affected by the simplest words and gestures, whether they be positive or negative."