July 31 – RISE Nominations

“Ms. Kaiser has been an absolute standout. In just one year, she’s done wonders for my daughter Kalea. Despite being on an IEP for quite some time, we hadn’t seen much progress until Ms. Kaiser came into the picture. She’s not just a teacher; she’s like a dream come true. Her genuine care for her students and her knack for identifying their strengths and helping them reach their full potential is truly remarkable. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her teaching Kalea this year.“

Nominated by: McKenzie Ciriako, parent

“Danley Phillips has truly inspired me to be a better person. His teaching doesn’t focus on memorization, but rather the importance of gaining experiences and going out and creating a better world for all of us. Mr. Phillips has a deeper understanding of what it really means to learn and grow, and it shines through every time he teaches. His class is one I feel comfortable in, and one I tend to be the most productive in. Not only is he an English teacher, but a friend.“

Nominated by: Abigail Albert, student

“Mr. Phillips is a great teacher. He had helped me quite a lot, and he a made this such an amazing year.”

Nominated by: Merrell Sampson, student

“Danley is the most amazing and kind human being I have ever met in my life. He shows up to school every day with a smile and he is happy all the time. He gives off the greatest vibes ever.“

Nominated by: Sam Verbecky, district employee

“First, Mr. Phillips is a great teacher! I had him in 7th grade, and we always have so much fun reading books in class. He is so nice and will help us with lots of things and homework. I have him now in 9th grade. He is great and always says nice things and gives me fidget toys in the homeroom! We always get a good lesson out of that class. I requested to be in his class for the homeroom, and I am now in his homeroom again! He lets us create a playlist of our favorite songs, and we even have a theme song from a show, and he encourages us to do homework or have a break if we need.”

Nominated by: Francesca Furr, student

“Mr. Phillips is literally the most fun and interesting teacher ever. He always finds ways to make learning exciting and he has been through a lot this year but still comes to school with a big smile on his face and a bounce in his step. He deserves this award because he is such a great person in every way and my favorite teacher.”

Nominated by: Wesley Colton, student

“Mr. Phillips has been my favorite teacher this year. He genuinely makes me feel safe and happy to be around him, I am so happy I have him as my teacher. He makes me laugh, and his classroom is my safe place. He works so hard at his assignments and always grades my work on time. I am so internally grateful I got to have him as my 9th grade English teacher. He made Romeo and Juliet so much fun to read, he made realize I enjoy classic literature.”

Nominated by: Kalliegh Kantor, student

“Steven is a fantastic occupational therapist and colleague. Where many may settle into the routine of their jobs, Steven consistently looks for opportunities to improve himself and his capacity as a therapist by taking on new challenges and expanding his knowledge base. He is a natural leader, makes well-reasoned and measured decisions, and is consistently a reliable voice of reason when difficult decisions have to be made. When I need advice or need to collaborate to solve a problem, I go to Steven. And he is amazing with the students he serves.“

Nominated by: Adam Perkins, district employee

“Mrs. White is so caring and loving she has always been willing to jump to help me and has a smile wail doing so. I love that she has been able to teach me for 3 years she has impacted my life and actually made me like math, lol.“

Nominated by: Eva Lewis, student

“Ms. Danneman always makes everyone feel like they matter and belong.“

Nominated by: Tyler Perry, student

“Mrs. Van Dyke is the best teacher ever. She is perfect at teaching health, and she always is an outstanding adult to talk to when I was struggling with my well being or health or I was worried about someone’s well being or health. She helped me tell the office about bullying at the beginning of the year, she was very kind and understanding. I saw her outside her class talking to a student that was having a rough time. I always say hello to her. If she doesn’t get this award I’ll be shocked, give her at least one.“

Nominated by: Kalliegh Kantor, student

“Mary is a fantastic speech therapist. She approaches her work with so much enthusiasm. Mary is constantly celebrating any success her students have, either small or large. She helps students with communication in every part of their day- from the second they get off the bus, to the classroom, lunchroom, hallway, or playground. Somehow she is everywhere at once. She is an expert at all forms of communication, whether it be spoken or with the use of technology. Our school community is so blessed to have Mary!“

Nominated by: Steven Smith, district employee

“Ms. Seggaoui is the best world history teacher. She loves teaching and she is great at teaching. She also loves her students.”

Nominated by: Nathan Kunze, student

“I quite liked Mr. Hodson’s science classes. Normally I’m not the most fond of classes at school, something about his class I liked. It made me want to participate instead of having to, and I really liked his classes because of it.“

Nominated by: Ruby Atwood, student

“Mr. Hodson was super nice and really funny. He deserves the rise award.”

Nominated by: Mateo Golding

“Mr. Hodson cares for students at Orem Elementary.”

Nominated by: Carolin Sophia Brouhard-Sturgis

“Mrs. Romero was a nice and fun teacher who helped me through the year.”

Nominated by: Grant Gibson, student

“Mrs. Romero was really understandable and she gave me snacks and she helped me with my work.”

Nominated by: Osvaldo Ruiz, student

“Mr. Hansen is a fun teacher but at the same time you learn a lot from him. He had an impact on me by helping me control myself when I get mad. I think this teacher should really get the award.“

Nominated by: Amani Baraketse, student

“Mr. Hansen always tries to make schoolwork fun and enjoyable. He is an amazing teacher!“

Nominated by: Brylee Morris, student

“Mr. Hansen was my fifth grade teacher and he made an impact on my life by being an amazing teacher and letting me read when I was done. He was always in on jokes in the classroom.”

Nominated by: Halvor Christensen, student

“Mr. Hansen was the best and nicest teacher.”

Nominated by: Alex Moses, student

“The thing I like is that Mr. Hansen would do putt problems and he would give candy.”

Nominated by: Alexander Galvan-Morales, student

“Miss Sloan was a great teacher and I learned a lot really well from being in her class.“

Nominated by: Bryce Petty, student

“I nominate Mrs. Sloan because in 4th grade I didn’t learn much at all, but in 5th grade I learned all I was supposed to plus everything I didn’t learn the year before.”

Nominated by: Rees Olsen, student

“I choose Mrs Sloan because she was really nice and caring she always helped me with my homework and school work.”

Nominated by: Osvaldo Ruiz, student

“Ms. West was my first A.L.L. teacher and I was taught everything for 5th grade and some of 6th. It was a great class for me.”

Nominated by: Trey Madsen, student

“Mrs. Paul is a fun and charismatic teacher. She has helped me in the past with troubles that would be harder to go through without her. If she is nominated please tell her who nominated her. I was a third grade student for her when she left for Lehi Elementary.“

Nominated by: Ryker Schroeder, student

“Mrs. Jenson helps me get through hard times.“

Nominated by: Ava Green, student

“Ms. Hill changed my life. One time another student accused me of being mean to this one kid who didn’t have any friends. After that my friend had passed in a car accident and I was traumatized and really sad. Mrs. Hill in second grade didn’t know what I was going through, so I was really sad with anxiety, and she calmed me down.“

Nominated by: Joshua Phair, student

“Ms. Giles is nice, kind, funny. She is one of my favorite people to talk to. She is nice when you get to know her.“

Nominated by: Sophia Cruz, student

“Mrs. Page is the reason that I passed 4th grade and am now graduating 6th grade. She was so much fun and she is the reason I’m not shy anymore. She is just the best and if you go into 2nd grade, I recommend Mrs. Page.“

Nominated by: Preslie Mann, student

“Mrs. Page was by far the BEST TEACHER EVER! She was so kind to me. She helped me understand the things I was learning like math which I was really behind in she definitely deserves the award.”

Nominated by: Wesley Roberts, student

“Mrs. Page was an amazing teacher. It’s me, Adrian, and yes I know I was a pain, and I nominate you.”

Nominated by: Adrian Marapodi, student

“Mrs. Garver was the best. She helped me a lot and she was my favorite teacher. She made me love her class.“

Nominated by: Presley Price, student

July 31 – RISE Nominations

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