Nebo Teachers of the Year 2022 - 2023
Nebo School District Teacher of the Year – Reilly Ryan
Reilly Ryan
Diamond Fork Middle
“Mr. Ryan is our resident, jack-of-all trades. His students are captivated by his innovative methods and ability to connect the curriculum to their lives using technology, a classroom trial for Anne Frank’s captors, survival non-fiction research, etc. Mr. Ryan is a leader, a long-time stalwart on our leadership team and English Department Head. He is a builder of positive culture, character, and integrity.”
Angela Jenkins
Maple Grove Middle
“Angela consistently contributes to the positive culture in our building. She is willing to help where needed including supervision and more. She has great rapport with students in the classroom. Students admire and enjoy her because she treats them with dignity and respect. Angela is a team player, student-focused, and success-oriented.”
Ben Marziale
Mt. Nebo Middle
“Ben has a profound impact on countless students. Every student thinks they are his favorite. He is willing to do whatever it takes to help students. He often takes students that are struggling and helps them find success in the gym. Ben truly loves his job and the students he serves.”
Jessica Weight
Spring Canyon Middle
“Jessica is an outstanding teacher. Because she believes every child is capable of success, she structures her lessons so that students on every level can achieve mastery. If anyone needs help with a difficult task, Jessica is that teacher who digs in and helps. She always goes the extra mile.”
Janell Rozema
Valley View Middle
“Janell is an amazing math teacher. She has an innate sense of empathy for each and every one of her students. She will reteach a concept until the student is more confident in their own abilities. Students trust her and know she cares about them. We are lucky to have Janell at Valley View Middle.”
J.T. Collett
Mapleton Junior High
“J.T. is an amazing teacher. He is willing to do anything asked of him and is truly a self-starter as he discovers strategies that will help students. The students always know how much he cares about them and their success in and out of the classroom. He is incredibly creative and willing to try anything that will help the school.”
Mark Davis
Payson Junior High
“Mark is part of our leadership team. He helped lead the World Civics and Geography department through significant curriculum changes. He is not shy about confronting issues. Other teachers respect him and will listen to what he has to say. Mark also builds appropriate and meaningful relationships with students.”
Kellie Roberts
Salem Junior High
“Kellie is a mentor teacher and has served on our leadership team. She creates an amazing atmosphere in her class and even better relationships with her students. Kellie is constantly thinking outside the box to create an amazing environment for students to learn with state-of-the-art teaching strategies. She handles issues in a controlled, calm, and caring way that helps students refocus and learn.”
Bridgett Johnson
Spanish Fork Junior High
“Bridgett is loved and respected by her students. She creates such a positive, safe, and inclusive environment. While here, she has built the band program and increased student involvement and participation. She works with each individual to help them improve. Bridgett is always willing to help wherever needed. She is a great example of focusing on students, being a positive example, and making an impact.”
Jim Anderson
Springville Junior High
“Jim illustrates his deep commitment to student learning by helping each individual before and after school. His course is challenging but with high levels of support. There are few teachers whose expectations of their students are as high as Jim’s. He is very serious about students learning math; however, he has the qualities of being lighthearted and fun that invites student engagement.”
Blake Nielsen
Advanced Learning Center (ALC)
“One of the things that sets Blake apart is his dedication to helping others. He is always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needs it. Blake is an amazing teacher who has a remarkable ability to connect with his students and inspire them to achieve their best. His passion for teaching and woodworking is truly inspiring.”
Hilary Jones
Landmark High
“Hilary is one of our best teachers. She is always willing to do whatever is needed to help students. Hilary is dedicated to having the mountains of paperwork associated with special education--perfect. She is always present for students. We love Hilary and are happy with her.”
Jennifer Dunn
Maple Mountain High
“Jennifer is a master teacher who demonstrates expert skills as a classroom instructor and an organized classroom manager. She single-handedly created the curriculum for an English Acquisition class being taught to our English Language Learners. Jennifer has an incredible depth of knowledge in English and provides invaluable coaching to our provisional teachers.”
Derick Marchant
Payson High
“Derick is an exceptionally talented educator. He is instrumental in helping our Latinos in Action program, a popular humanities class, and even a school-wide reading incentive program. Mr. Marchant jumps right in whenever he can and is always looking for ways to improve our students and school community.”
Pamela Lyman
Salem Hills High
“Pamela is a veteran teacher that represents the best in the field. She does an excellent job in her classroom. Students love to learn from her, and her ability to teach and love her students is evident in all that she does. Pamela handles challenging situations in a fair and helpful manner for all stakeholders. She cares deeply for students.”
Jesse Roberts
Spanish Fork High
“We are very impressed with Jesse as an individual. He is a veteran teacher with so much experience and leadership. He is always interested in improving as an educator. Jesse has gained the respect of his students as a fair, consistent, and enthusiastic professional.”
Beth Hansen
Springville High
“Beth is a wonderful teacher, leader, and student advisor of our school. She is passionate about the success of our school. Beth is highly respected by her colleagues and by her students. She is good for our students and our school. Beth is passionate about the success of our school and gives the time and effort to be a part of making it happen.”
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