-Amanda consistently embodies what it is like to be an outstanding teacher and colleague every day. She brings a positive attitude and puts her best foot forward when it comes to helping her students succeed academically and emotionally.
-She recently got a new-comer who speaks a language that is not common. She goes above and beyond for this student to make them feel safe and welcomed.
-She is an enthusiastic, well-prepared teacher who goes above and beyond with her students both in lessons and behavior management. She has high expectations for her students, but they achieve these expectations due to her own example and love.
-Ms. Mutz goes above and beyond making sure that her students are well inside and outside the classroom. Ms. Mutz constantly checks on her students' families.
-Amanda goes above and beyond in making her classroom a place of learning. All of her students know that she cares about them and wants them to be successful.
-Ms. Mutz always went out of her way to help my daughter in everything she needed. Her ability to teach to and comprehend each student's individual learning style while being patient with them is amazing.
-Pops is our foundation for Malan’s Peak (Weber Valley). He is our organizer. In the classroom, he is getting our students to apply math daily. He teaches them through different activities and gets them to think about it rather than guess.
-Outstanding teacher! He can work with all types of students and is a team player. Always willing to help where needed.
-Dedication, expertise and teamwork. Dave not only teaches with great ability but with a great deal of humanity. He cares about his students and that comes across in all he does. He goes above and beyond to keep things running smoothly.
-He is a hard worker, and is dedicated to his job. He keeps things organized and is a good example to his peers and his students.
-He goes above and beyond his role as a teacher and is the first to extend a helping hand without asking. He loves teaching the kids and they enjoy learning math from him. He makes learning fun.
"Thank you for your support of my classroom," said Ms. Harris. "These labs really helped students see the impact. When we added fertilizers to our terrariums we saw a decline in the health of the ecosystem. Watching this occur in real life was far more effective at helping students understand the negative impacts of human impact than just reading about it. Thank you for your generous donation that provided this valuable experience for my students."
Another great teacher highlight today! Congratulations to Sara Jakoubek from New Bridge Elementary, winner of the Telitha Lindquist Greiner Excellence in Teaching Award for the 24-25 school year! A few of her nominations include:
-Sara is always willing to try new approaches in order to ensure the best instruction for students. She uses her data constantly to make decisions in planning and instruction. She is magical with students in the classroom and with their families.
-Not only is she a supportive coworker, but each student and their growth is also present in her mind. She finds unique ways to push each child to their best and meet them where they are to bring them to success. She creates a strong positive classroom.
-Sara is a motivated and supportive educator who goes beyond academics to help students grow socially and emotionally. With dedication and care, she creates a positive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed!
-Everything Sara does begins with the relationships she forms with her students. From the relationships, she is able to motivate them, build their self-efficacy, and help them make consistent progress academically, emotionally, and behaviorally.
At a Día de los Muertos themed art show held during Parent-Teacher Conferences, students proudly shared their radiant creations with family, friends, and classmates. As predicted, the event earned glowing reviews from everyone in attendance. Pure magic! We’re thrilled to have helped bring this brilliant and bright idea to life!
"I love the Ogden School District and have been able to spend a number of years during my career building schools within the district. It has been a great experience and the people have been great to work with. I am excited and happy to help anywhere I can be utilized. It is amazing to see what everyone does on behalf of children and I am anxious to be part of it."
CLASSROOM GRANTS STORY! Mr. Mojica, a science teacher at Highland Junior High, is always looking for creative ways to make science fun, engaging, and easy for his students to understand, helping them see science beyond the pages of a textbook. This can be especially difficult with topics that are hard to visualize. So when it came time to learn about human metabolism, Mr. Mojica used Classroom Grants Program funding to add a human torso model to his classroom. Now, instead of only looking at diagrams, students can explore in a hands-on, 3D way by removing organs, examining their shapes and structures, and seeing how they fit and function together. With stopwatches and notebooks (also funded by the grant), students are tracking heart rate changes and recording their findings, deepening their understanding of how the body creates and uses energy.
"Thank you so much for supporting our project," said Mr. Mojica. "My students were so excited when the models of the human torso arrived. The moment I pulled them out of the boxes, the class buzzed with curiosity and amazement. Many of them immediately wanted to point out the organs they recognized and ask questions about how they all worked together. This has sparked deeper conversations and helped my students grasp concepts that were hard to visualize before. These resources will continue to make science engaging, interactive, and meaningful for my students. You've brought the human body to life in our classroom!"
-Chelsea is a rock star in first grade, leading her team to greatness and helping her students become not just better scholars but better people.
-Miss Hroch's defining dedication creates a supportive, inclusive classroom where students thrive. Her innovative, engaging lessons make learning memorable. Beyond her classroom, she inspires colleagues with her unwavering commitment and care.
-My daughter is so happy to go to school again. She loves her teacher.
-Ms. Hroch is very positive and happy. You can tell she loves her students
Happy New Year from the Ogden School Foundation! We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store.
Oh, what fun! We had so much fun at Christmas Village in December, volunteering at the Breakfast Exchange Club of Ogden’s hot chocolate booth to help raise funds for the Shoes for Tots program, which provides shoes for students in need. We’re grateful for the many organizations that support students and families in our community. We love this time of year!
We’re excited to highlight another new board member, the incredible Kellee Belnap! Here’s what Kellee had to say about joining the Ogden School Foundation Board:
"As the Director of Young Caring for Our Young (ThinkCaring.org), a foundation dedicated to empowering children in our community by addressing urgent needs in areas like education, hunger, clothing, and well-being, I chose to join the Ogden School Foundation board because I strongly believe that education is a powerful lever for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating opportunity. Through my work at Young Caring, I’ve seen firsthand how the right resources, school supplies, emotional support, and access to basic needs such as clothing through our KIND Fund, can help students not only survive, but truly thrive. I want to contribute my experience in nonprofit leadership, community partnerships, and child advocacy to help guide decisions that support all students; especially those who may be facing hardship outside the classroom. I’m excited to collaborate with this board to strengthen our schools and ensure every child has a fair shot at a bright future."
