It is a fast-growing club at Riverton High School where students are using their imagination, relying on teamwork, and growing their storytelling skills in a unique way.

On this episode of the Supercast, we meet members of the Dungeons and Dragons Club at Riverton High. It’s a club where students are bonding over their love of exploring dungeons, defeating dragons, and finding treasure in a fantasy world where critical thinking and creative minds are key to success.

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On this episode of the Supercast, we meet members of the Dungeons & Dragons Club at Riverton High. It's a club where students are bonding over their love of exploring fantasy worlds, defeating evil creatures and finding treasure in a game where critical thinking and creative minds are key to success.

We're here at Riverton High School, after school, talking with members of the Dungeons & Dragons Club here. Introduce yourselves and tell me a little bit about yourself.

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Pulling dice out of the case that is carefully organized with four-sided, eight-sided, six-sided—no, let's see.

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Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Supercast. Remember, education is the most important thing you'll do today. We'll see you out there.

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It is a beautiful story of one teacher’s true love for her students …how her big heart is not only impacting lives, but changing them.

On this episode of the Supercast, we visit Megan Dotson’s third grade class at Antelope Canyon Elementary School. Find out what Ms. Dotson is doing to support one of her beloved students battling cancer. Hear how her caring heart is lifting not just Lucas, who has leukemia, but the entire class in the process.

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On this episode of the Supercast, we visit Megan Dotson's third grade class at Antelope Canyon Elementary School to find out what she is doing to support one of her beloved students battling cancer. Hear how her caring heart is lifting not just Lucas, who has leukemia, but the entire class in the process. She launched the “Smile Like Lucas” campaign and is providing opportunities for students that they will never forget.

We're at Antelope Canyon today talking with Lucas. Lucas, thanks for taking a few minutes to talk with me. I see “Smile Like Lucas” everywhere I look. I see shirts. I see sweatshirts. I see it written up on the whiteboard. Why are we smiling like Lucas today?

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We're talking now with Lucas' mom, Marcela. Tell us a little bit about what the support from the school has meant.

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It wasn't until he came back, he came into third grade, and we got Miss Dotson involved, and we had the nurse and the counselor, and they were all really helping him thrive because he would say that he was very lonely even when he was here. He would come out to Miss Dotson and give her a hug and say, "I'm just really lonely." And then all of these other activities that we're having, the monkey, the pictures, the letters that he gets every week. I mean we get pictures every day, "Hey, we're wearing his shirt today. It's not Lucas Friday but we're wearing it." And it makes him feel like people are there. Even if he can't see them and he can't hang out with them, people are there for him. And it's made a huge impact on his well-being emotionally.

The other thing that I will say is that we notice that when he is in a good mood or in a good emotional state, he recovers from the chemo or the procedures a lot quicker than when he's sad or feeling a little bit depressed. So it's there. We see it. We see it every day.

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So he joins the calls, but then what he considers the fun, like the not school stuff, he doesn't get to be part of that, so getting the pictures of the monkey and the letters that describe all those things, that's just he he loves it. He absolutely loves it.

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Stay with us when we come back more with Ms. Dotson and Lucas.

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So I just started looking and this foundation came up and I reached out to Marci and I was like “Hey, what do you think about this?” I needed some more information from her about his case and stuff like that to get it sent to us, and they sent it, and we found really good ways and putting him in our room. Honestly it feels whole again. We're all back together for at least reading and math, and those are our important parts of the day, and the biggest pieces, and he's here with us when he can be. And hearing his voice. He ends up being over the loudspeaker and hearing his voice is so wonderful. He'd been out a couple of days before he got to be back on Zoom with us and they all, I wish I could have known that he was going to speak to show their reaction. There's the biggest smiles in this room because that's what he is to us.

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There's a member in our class that I had heard a rumor that her aunt did t-shirts, and I was like, you know what? I got to figure it out. I sat down to my trusty computer and I came up and I was like, oh, his blue glasses, and then his smile is something that lights up our room so much every day. And I sent Marci the idea and I was like “Oh my, does this fit him? Is this kind of the message we want?” And she's like “Yeah” and so I decided to make a t-shirt for each of the kids in this room to show their support. Not only that, but in his brother's class and his little sister's class they all have the same shirt because they need an army too, not just his class.

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They are nailing it in a unique class designed to get students career ready in the construction trades industry.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to JATC South where it is all hands-on deck as high school juniors and seniors build a “tiny home,” on site, as part of a new Construction Trades class. How are students measuring up? Let’s find out.

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On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to JATC South where it is all hands on deck as high school juniors and seniors build a tiny home on site as part of a new construction trades class.

We're here at JATC South outside watching a new class and talking with a new instructor. Introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about this class.

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And the students are, some of them are a little apprehensive coming in, some of them are really excited, but man once they get going they've really been loving the program. Attendance for me has never been an issue. They want to be here, they want to be working.

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Stay with us when we come back more with the students who are building a tiny home on the campus of JATC South.

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Hi, I'm Mike Haynes, director of the Jordan Education Foundation. If you're looking for opportunities to help students and teachers in our schools, we invite you to join us. The Jordan Education Foundation works with generous community partners, volunteer groups, and amazing people to provide classroom grants for teachers, food and clothing to fill Principal's Pantries for students. And together we recognize outstanding educators in every single school every year. If you want to connect with an amazing community helping to fuel success in Jordan School District, get involved or donate by visiting our website at jordaneducationfoundation.org. That's jordaneducationfoundation.org. We hope to hear from you soon!

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I ended up going and working for my dad's company during the pandemic. I mean, I grew up working for my dad's company, so I had tons of years of experience. But I like some of that office work, but I also like being outside working with my hands. This was the perfect balance of not only do I get to work with my students in the classroom and have that time, I get to work with them out there.

This has been just a thrilling experience because I was always worried about having to, you know, classroom manage and discipline. But these students are just so great that I haven't had any issues, behavior issues. They come here willing to work. And I've really, you know, I don't think I could leave now. It's just been so enjoyable.

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It is a fun way to recognize and reward good deeds at West Hills Middle School and it has become a big hit.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out why a local vinyl record shop has established a presence with a “Pop Up” inside West Hills Middle, creating a nostalgic vibe and rewarding students for positive behavior.

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On this episode of the Supercast find out why a local vinyl record shop has established a presence with a “Pop Up” shop inside West Hills Middle School, creating a nostalgic vibe and rewarding students for positive behavior.

We're here with David Sherwood now to talk about your involvement with this store to help motivate students. Thanks for joining us.

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When I used to work at Fort Herriman Middle School we had a school store over there. And then again at Mountain Creek Middle School in South Jordan and we would sell typical little trinkets and things to the kids. Bracelets, pencil sharpeners, erasers and fun stuff like that. And I thought “I’ve got some records in my own collection I really don't want. I don't want to take them to the thrift store, that just hurts too much to donate them.”

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If you want to join the thousands of parents already using the app, it's easy. All it takes is a few simple steps. First download the Zonar MyView app from the App Store or Google Play. Then visit auxiliaryservices.jordandistrict.org/zonar. That's where you'll find the school access code and directions on how to enter your student's unique ID and learn how to create an alert zone around your child's drop-off and pickup locations.

Let the Zonar MyView app help you stay on top of things knowing when a bus might be running a little late and when to get your kids going or head out to meet them at the bus stop. It's one more way for us to better connect with you.

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That album, that was a seismic shift in music. Like wait, music can do this and it can sound like this? Yeah, love it. Great choices. Okay, let's let's let's talk to some students as they come in.

You want Beatles records? What do you like about the Beatles?

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Hi guys, tell me about what you think of this record store.

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It’s that time of year when Mother Nature brings rain, sleet, snow, and ice in combinations that can create some slick conditions around our schools and buildings.

On this episode of the Supercast, we talk to custodians who are constantly working throughout the day and sometimes into the night to prevent slips, trips, and falls for students, teachers, staff, and parents. Listen and find out how you can help.

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On this episode of the Supercast, we talk with custodians who are constantly working throughout the day and sometimes into the night to prevent slips, trips and falls from students, teachers, staff, and parents. Listen and find out how you can help.

We're here at West Jordan High School talking with two of our premier custodians about safety during the winter. Introduce yourselves and let's talk a little bit about how to stay safe.

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You know, after 33 years of doing this, I love to hear those compliments and the people say thank you for getting us in the building this morning. And you know, we love it.

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Stay with us. When we come back we'll hear from more employees who are working hard to avoid falls and other accidents in winter weather and throughout the year.

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Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Supercast. Remember, education is the most important thing you will do today. We'll see you out there.

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They are in it to win it on and off the basketball court at Herriman High School.

On this episode of the Supercast, it’s “game on” as we talk to players and coach Doug Meacham about their love of basketball and how it builds character in a culture of teamwork and camaraderie.

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On this episode of the Supercast, it's “game on” as we talk to players and coach Doug Meacham about their love of basketball and how it has built character and a culture of teamwork at Herriman High School.

We're here at Herriman High School today to talk with the boys' basketball coach Coach Meacham. Thanks for taking time to talk with us. You're a counselor here, a coach here. It's a very busy season with class changes and the season well underway so thank you very much for taking the time.

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Knowing SRP will help to keep everyone safe and informed if there is an emergency in one of our schools or buildings. Standard Response Protocol provides consistent, clear, shared language and actions for all students, staff, first responders, and parents. It is language that can be applied to any emergency situation. The SRP actions now used in all schools statewide are HOLD, SECURE, LOCKDOWN, EVACUATE, and SHELTER. To educate yourself and your children on these actions, visit schoolsafety.jordandistrict.org.

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Her teaching time adds up to more than two decades in the classroom, every day dedicated to transforming the way students learn and experience math.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Riverton High School nationally recognized math teacher Melissa Brown to talk about her greatest passion and how it led her to receive the very prestigious "Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching."

For listeners who would like to see the YouTube video “Operation Tin Man” created by Melissa Brown’s students and referenced in this episode, click here.

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On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Riverton High School's nationally recognized math teacher, Melissa Brown, to talk about her greatest passion and how it led her to receive the very prestigious “Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching”.

We're here at Riverton High School to talk with Melissa Brown, National Award-winning math teacher. Melissa, thanks for taking a few minutes.

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It's my understanding that a lot of people, after they read through what the process is, decide, no, thank you. Apparently, I was foolish enough to say, “Okay, that sounds good”. So then you have to submit a bio, a resume. It required several letters of recommendations from supervisors, parents, students. I think that was all the letters. And then you have to videotape yourself teaching and then write a bunch of stuff about that video answering a series of questions in like five different areas, I think.

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I was not good at math when I was in school. My students don't believe me, so I'll pull out my report cards that have Cs on it. And they're like, "You got Cs?" “I know, they let me teach here. Can you believe it?” So, I just think that connection with kids, I think the principals I've had have allowed me some flexibility just to try things no matter how crazy they seem. ‘You want to do what?’ “Yeah, I want to do that. Can I do that?’ “Okay.” Nine times out of ten it fails, but it gives me some idea, and then I can try something else.

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Once I was in the Atlanta airport, and I got in line to get some food between flights. And I was like, "Why is my face on the back of that shirt?’ I think you're familiar with that shirt. And I just did a double take, and I tapped a guy. I said, "Excuse me." And I was like, "Where did you get this shirt?" It was an older gentleman. And he goes, "Oh, I'm from Utah. I just got it at the DI." But what are the odds that I run into that in the Atlanta airport?

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Stay with us when we come back more from Melissa Brown on what she loves about teaching math and some of the more interesting interactions she's had with students.

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That year, we had had a teacher that left the profession and I picked up an extra class because I would do such a thing. And I was teaching a chemistry class, which is not something I enjoy doing, but we did it. So that particular day that I walked in on it, I came in extra early. It was 6, 6.15 in the morning because I had to get through stuff and I didn't have a period off. And I remember when I got here, I didn't understand why my garbage can was outside. And there was like some tape on my door, which I thought was very strange. And so I opened the door and I turned on the light and was immediately blinded. And I was just like, what in the... Every inch of the room was covered in tin foil. We still... I mean, there's still some up there.

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In 1905 a loaf of bread cost 4 cents, a gallon of milk 29 cents, you could buy a brand-new car for $500, and in 1905, Jordan School District was established.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you back in time to the earliest days of Jordan School District, from historic classrooms to the first graduating class of five at Bingham High. Join us on a journey 100 years in the making with historian and retired teacher Scott Crump, who authored a book you’re about to hear all about ‘The First 100 Years: A History of Jordan School District.”

The survey to win a copy of the book has closed.

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On this episode of the Supercast, we take you back in time to the earliest days of Jordan School District, from historic classrooms to the first graduating class of five students at Bingham High School. Join us on a journey 100 years in the making with historian and retired teacher Scott Crump, who authored a book you're about to hear all about, "The First 100 Years, A History of Jordan School District." Listen and find out how you can enter to win one of these beloved books.

We're here at Bingham High School in the alumni room talking with local historian and former Bingham High School teacher Scott Crump. Thanks for taking time with us.

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And after that, then it just gets in your blood. So I was asked to write the history of Riverton, where I eventually would move. So I co-wrote a history of Riverton. And then was asked to write a history of the Bingham Copper Mine that they sell up at the souvenir place. So that's my biggest seller there.

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Now, most people only went to grades 1 through 8, but when you graduated from grammar school in the 1800s, that was basically it. But in the late 1800s, Utah started to have a few high schools like West and East High School or Salt Lake City High School. And so the only way you could afford that kind of education is for many communities to put in tax money to do that. So they were encouraged to do that.

So the state legislature passed a law which said that all of these smaller districts had to consolidate. So we would have the Salt Lake City School District, the Jordan School District, and the Granite School District in Salt Lake County. And that way, they then could use the money from many communities to form the 9 through 12 high school education.

So it took two years, but Jordan District would form in 1905, and then in 1907, they would organize the district's high school, which was Jordan High School. And Granite did the same. They had their district high school, Granite High School. By the next year, it was so inconvenient that people from Bingham didn't want to come down to Sandy every day to go to high school. So they formed Bingham High School in 1908 up in Bingham. So all of our area school district went to Jordan High School except for Bingham and Lark and the Bingham area on the west side.

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Find the cost of carpeting a room that is 14 feet 6 inches by 16 feet if the carpet is 3/4 of a yard wide and is worth 210 per yard? That's a very practical question.

How about this? 7/20 of a square rod is what part of an acre? 7/20 of a square rod is what part of an acre? Express the answer decimally.

Okay. Go ahead. If you're listening, send me an email with the answer to that question, would you? I'll give you a prize. I buy—oh, yeah. Okay. Let's look at grammar.

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Okay. How about this? What is the value of a tank of oil, which is 8 feet in diameter and 20 feet long—24 feet long if the oil is worth 25 cents per gallon? That's also worth a prize. Email me the answer to that one. That one's worth a prize. Okay.

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They are key to keeping school spirit alive at home games and away, even on any given day, throughout the halls of Bingham High School.

On this episode of the Supercast, we meet cheer coach Amber Thomas and her talented squad of cheerleaders at Bingham High. Find out what it takes to make it in cheer, and how Ms. Thomas inspires her team to cheer louder and prouder, performing incredible stunts, always being the very best they can be.

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On this episode of the Supercast, we meet cheer coach Amber Thomas and her talented squad of cheerleaders at Bingham High School. Find out what it takes to make it in cheer and how Miss Thomas inspires her team to be at their very best.

We're here at Bingham High School talking today with Amber Thomas, cheer coach, instructional coach, and teacher. Thanks for taking a few minutes.

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On our JV routine, the hard skills are from Preston. He's amazing. So he does individual partner stunts that I haven't seen any other male cheerleader do in the state. So we're hoping that he can continue at the next level because of his athleticism.

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Knowing SRP will help to keep everyone safe and informed if there is an emergency in one of our schools or buildings. Standard Response Protocol provides consistent, clear, shared language and actions for all students, staff, first responders, and parents. It is language that can be applied to any emergency situation. The SRP actions now used in all schools statewide are HOLD, SECURE, LOCKDOWN, EVACUATE, and SHELTER. To educate yourself and your children on these actions, visit schoolsafety.jordandistrict.org.

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They are students learning to be crime fighters on the web and a wide expanse of the internet world.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to JATC North where students are enrolled in a brand-new cybersecurity course. Find out how they are learning things like digital forensics which can take them down career paths as digital detectives, working at local businesses, in education, or exploring opportunities at the Department of Defense.

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On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside a classroom at JATC North, where students are enrolled in a brand new cyber security course. Find out how they are learning things like digital forensics, which can take them down career paths as digital detectives, working at local businesses, in education, and even exploring opportunities with the Department of Defense.

We're at JATC North today talking with Mark Ogden about the cyber security program here at JATC. Thanks for talking with us.

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The cyber security program, it's really an umbrella that encompasses a lot of things. So we talk about installing operating systems, patching them, building computer networks, as well as firewalls, and all the solutions to try to keep organizations safe.

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