DRUMROLL, PLEASE… 
We’re so excited to announce the 2026 Telitha Lindquist Greiner Excellence in Teaching Award recipients! Our board members and staff popped into classrooms all across the Ogden School District this week to surprise these amazing educators—and let’s just say, there were plenty of smiles, a few happy tears, and lots of well-deserved cheers!
Each recipient was selected by fellow educators and community members, recognizing one outstanding teacher from every school for the impact they make both in and out of the classroom. Thanks to the generous donors of the Telitha Lindquist Greiner Endowment Fund, each winner will receive a $500 award and an invitation to the district’s Evening of Appreciation Dinner. These educators represent the very best of Ogden School District, and we are so proud to celebrate them.
Congratulations to our 2026 winners!
Ben Lomond High School: Mark Saal
Bridges Program: Baylee Beckman
East Ridge Elementary: Karlene Dolbear
George Washington High Eagles: Sarah Espinoza
Heritage Elementary: Elizabeth Hooley
High School Transition/SPED: Katie Sorton
Highland Junior High: Esther Pena
Hillcrest Elementary School: Tiffany Moss
Liberty Elementary School: Amber Slouf
Lincoln Elementary: Portia Lewis
Malan’s Peak: Jennette Madsen
Mound Fort Junior High School: Connor Pack
Mount Ogden Junior High School: Claire Moore
New Bridge School for STEM Education: Jennifer Osborne
Odyssey Elementary School: Melissa Rodrigues
Ogden High School: Nisi Whisler-Sorge
OTECH High School : Thomas Gal
Polk School: Tyler Jensen
Shadow Valley Elementary: Shaelee Phillips
Wasatch Elementary: Brent Johnson