MURRAY (JUNE 13, 2023) —Andrew Arnold defied the odds and overcame a spinal cord injury that left him initially unable to walk. Now, he leans on his grit and perseverance to inspire students in a...
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Pat Rusk Scholarship Deadline EXTENDED to July 31
Former Utah Education Association President Pat Rusk was a tireless advocate for students, teachers, and public education. Her legacy of leadership and service continues to inspire educators today....
Utah educator earns national teaching award
The NEA Foundation announced that Elinda Nedreberg, English and drama teacher at Tintic High School in Eureka, is one of 46 public school educators from across the country selected to receive the...
UEA Welcomes New Associate Professionals
Two new associate professional staff members joined the Utah Education Association in recent weeks. Marjean Wayment was selected as Membership Associate Professional to replace Parker Haile who left...
Delta Technical Center Teacher Named 2023 Utah Teacher of the Year
Netanya Elise Maxwell Elizabeth Sampson The Utah State Board of Education named Chad Warnick, a Millard Education Association member and agriculture, biology, leadership, and communications teacher...
Pat Rusk posthumously honored with 2022 UEA Service to Association Award
The 2022 Elaine Tzourtzouklis Service to Association Award was presented posthumously to former UEA President and Utah public school educator Pat Rusk. This award honors an individual who has...
2022 UEA Honor Roll Award presented to the Utah PTA
The 2022 UEA Honor Roll Award was presented to the Utah PTA. This award recognizes individuals, businesses or organizations that have made a significant contribution to public education. The award...
Bianca Mittendorf Receives 2022 UEA Award for Human and Civil Rights
The 2022 Robert “Archie” Archuleta Human and Civil Rights Award was presented to Davis School District educator Bianca Mittendorf. This award is presented to an individual who has engaged in human...
2022 UEA Excellence in Teaching Awards
Ten Utah Educators Receive Top 2022 Teaching Honors UEA/doTERRA Excellence in Teaching Awards to be presented at the KeyBank Superstars in Education Banquet 2022 UEA/doTERRA Excellence in...
Trudy Henderson honored with Service to Association Award
The 2020 Elaine Tzourtzouklis Service to Association Award was presented to Trudy Henderson for her service in member advocacy, political action, leadership and coalition building. The award was...
Jay Blain honored with UEA Service to Association Award
The 2021 Elaine Tzourtzouklis Service to Association Award was presented to UEA Director of Policy and Research Jay Blain for his demonstrated outstanding service to the Association in the areas of...
Weber teacher receives top national teaching honor
The NEA Foundation today announced that Alexandra Castellanos Smith, a Spanish/English as a Second Language educator at Sand Ridge Junior High in Roy and Weber Education Association member, will...