I've been in Ms. Nordstrom's class and she had a few challenging students and she always treats them with respect and doesn't lose her cool.

- Submitted by a parent

She is always helping me and all the other teachers, aides, and students. She always has a smile even when I know situations are difficult. She not only goes the extra mile, but like 20 extra miles everyday.

-Submitted by Angie York, colleague

Mrs. Wilding recently hosted a STEM station rotation morning for her 5th grade class. I was a parent volunteer at one of the stations. I loved watching her interact with and treat each of her students with dignity that morning as she introduced them to their stations and us volunteers. I know that these kinds of endeavors (5 different hands-on stations with materials, parents and prepped lessons at each) are not easy, so I’d like to give her props for the extra effort she alone took to ensure those kids were learning by using engaging strategies outside of showing a YouTube video and doing a worksheet (which is OK sometimes too). She is an incredible educator who understands effective pedagogy, but also knows the value of parent communication and support. She rocks and we love her!

-Submitted by Candace Rowley, parent

We have been preparing for our three day visit from Catapult Learning who are a part of our Elevate grant. Nikki has helped so much in getting things submitted and ready for their visit. She sees what needs to be done and does it without being asked.

-Submitted by Principal Jerry Oldroyd

She is a sped teacher that handles difficult situations very well. She is honest and truthful with parents, even when it is uncomfortable.

-Submitted by Principal Jerry Oldroyd

She is always going up and beyond what is asked of her. She puts each student first and puts in king night hours to come up with fun science activities.

-Submitted by colleague

She is always going the extra mile to help her students understand the math concepts taught.

— Cheryl Loveless, colleague

She is the nicest teacher ever and my favorite.

— Samantha Perez, student

Amazing teacher! Made my day 10x better every single day and made school sooo much better.

— Anonymous student

She works hard every day preparing leasons for us and helping us with our questions that we have she is amazing teacher and loves each and every one of them this is why I think she deserves the Iron Strong award.

— Taylee Barker, student

Nice. Helps you and jokes.

— Dallen, student

Margaret has been an amazing addition to our team and school. Margaret is always advocating for what is best for her kids, willing to learn and grow, so organized, and is always there for everyone. She has a great grasp on how to help our students, especially those with IEPS. She had big shoes to fill on our team and she has filled them so well. Margaret is amazing. It is her first year and she is already doing so many great things. We truly appreciate all of her hard work, dedication, and positivity. I have heard nothing but praise about Margaret from her colleagues.

— Anonymous colleague

She made some really funny faces when I was feeling down and it made my day a whole lot better.

— Abby Rogers, student

He changed my view on life and teaches so many life lessons and is one of the best teachers/coaches ever. He helped me when I was struggling with mental health.

— Anonymous student

Puts effort into not only teaching German but teaching critical thinking and equality. He is kind and funny along with being someone you can talk too.

—Jeremy Gunter, student

He teaches math in a way that keeps students invested and entertained with good grades.

— Chandler Crawford, student

He's been my swim coach all my highschool career, he always is and has been encouraging kind and patient, I wanted to say thanks.

— Anonymous

He creates a positive impact on our lives. He is very understanding and he makes history and government fun. Whether it’s life or school he is willing to listen and he gives good advice.

He is just an awesome guy who will drop everything to help even the smallest of problems, even if they are not important. He gives some well rounded life advice too.

— Students

She’s so kind to every student, is always is bright and happy, is understanding of everyone, and makes you feel special. She’s such a wonderful teacher I’m so grateful that I was in her class!

— Annalee A, student

Helped me with a lot of my work that wasn’t even chemistry or guitar

— Wolfiee, student

Katherine goes above and beyond to make the students at her school are understanding school work, appropriate behavior and social skills. She celebrates every child and their progress.

— Anonymous colleague

She loves her students so much! My child has felt so loved while being in her class. She makes learning fun and every student adores her!

She is invested in all the students in her classroom, helping them learn, but most importantly investing in them as humans. My child has loved coming to school because Mrs. Comstock makes learning so fun and my daughter tells me often she knows Mrs. Comstock loves her too.

— Parents

She is so involved with the students and everyone can tell that she really cares. she spends so much extra effort on class projects and to motivate the kids.

— Parent

Jeff Starr is such an amazing custodian and boss. He makes a huge difference in our school, and he is responsible for keeping the building looking clean, safe, and sparkling. I truly think that the custodians deserve a little more appreciation for the hard work they put into making the school a welcoming place, and Jeff Starr goes above and beyond in his duties. He always inspires me to try harder and better my craft. Cedar High School would be a lot more different without him. Jeff Starr deserves some recognition for the positive impact he has on the school, staff, and students!

— Melissa Kelly, colleague

She is a behavior coach and is constantly working to help children and the rest of the school to be better!

— Anonymous colleague

Cindy is making the most out of her last year before retirement. She continues to impress in her kindergarten classroom. 95% of her students were proficient on the mid year acadience math test. She volunteered many hours to bring joy to Fiddlers families in need during the Christmas season. We love Mrs. Werber!

She is an amazing Kindergarten teacher. She has a positive attitude no matter what craziness is going on. She is always organized and willing to help others. She is a fantastic teacher, and truly cares about her students and I can see it through the relationship she builds with her student. She is such an asset to the school and every student that comes through her class.

— Colleagues

Penny works very hard every day to ensure that preschool students across the district and the teachers of those students have all the things needed to be successful. She attends close to 100 IEPs a year, in addition to her other administration duties. She still always has time for her teachers to come and ask her questions and make requests of her. She works very hard to support every staff member in her purview, and even on hard days Penny has a smile. Her good attitude is contagious. I hope Penny understands how much she is needed and appreciated at the preschool!

— Colleague

I am a brand new SPED teacher and have felt so overwhelmed with all the things that I am trying to learn to be a successful and effective SPED teacher. Triessa is there at any moment to help and mentor me through whatever it may be. She has made learning my new role possible. She is my life line in my new job. She is an amazing mentor and does whatever it takes to help me.

— Stephanie Shirts, colleague

Mr. Burton has dedicated his entire life to teaching students of Iron County. He has taught for over 40 years for ICSD, most of those years at PES. He has been a third grade teachers for almost all of those years. He has seen programs and teaching curriculums come and go in those years but he has always been the constant advacate for students! He has organized sub for Santa drives, food drives and countless field trips, teaching his students (hundreds over the years) about community, kindness, and respect for others as well as respect for our beloved Southern Utah. He has taught Iron County history for most of his career and has done a third grade program for over 20 of those years that I know of, spotlighting a citizen of the year, usually an Iron County native. There is in my opinion, no employee more deserving of the being refurred to as "Iron Strong" than Mr. Rex Burton!

— Tawnya Mathews, colleague

Jessica makes learning fun. She holds high expectations for her students and is always encouraging them to do well!

— ,Anonymous colleague

He is a really great teacher and makes learning very interactive.

He's a homeboy and makes class fun. He's also a theatre nerd.

— Anonymous colleague

She works with special education kids.

— Anonymous community member

Mrs palmer makes every day a happy one for her class. She and her aides run together like a well oiled machine, and each aide is just as amazing as she is. She is incredibly patient with all her students and makes their learning her priority. My daughter has thrived and achieved so many milestones since we got into Mrs palmer’s class and we don’t know what we would do without her and her amazing team of aides.

— Mandy Hatch, parent

Mrs. Robinson has been a fresh of breath air for our child and has created an inviting and encouraging space in her classroom. She is fair but kind and has instilled a love for school our child has never experienced before this school year. We are so grateful for her!

She is so organized, loving and kind to each child. She made my child recognize a love of learning and moved her up in reading and math levels. Such a great teacher!

Mrs. Robinson is the sweetest teacher I've ever met. Her sweet voice along with her kind disposition is perfect for a 2nd grade teacher. My daughter loves her. She truely cares about each student and is so nice. My daughter comes home excitedly telling me everything she has learned for the day. She loves how Mrs. Robinson acknowledges and rewards her for following the rules and being nice. It makes her want to continue to follow rules and be a good student. She said she really good at helping all the kids be quite and do their work, but in a nice way. I'm so grateful she had Mrs. Robinson this year.

— Parents

I have been so impressed by Mrs. Vincent and her teaching style. When she teaches her lessons she uses activities that include something for every learning style. Because of her efforts every student in her class has the opportunity to learn the lessons being taught.

— Kathryn Parry, volunteer

She loves all her students and lifts them wherever they are at!!

— Sarah Black, parent

Daily I am amazed at Mrs. York’s ability to manage her class. She has several challenging students in her class who become a disturbance. As she works with them on their inappropriate behavior she does it in a way that she is understood. She uses it as a teaching time to help them become a community member that contributes rather than takes away. Her student interaction, with love, kindness and being firm, has created a setting of trust. Her students are engaged in their lessons and have been taught to contribute appropriately. Mrs. York takes a personal interest in her students which has created a positive teacher/student relationship.

— Kathryn Parry, volunteer

She has helped my son extremely, who previously was behind and struggling because of his adhd, to catch up and do really great and she is so understanding, accepting, caring, kind, she loves all of her students genuinely. There is so much I could say why she deserves this. She is what every teacher should be and I want her to be my daughter's teacher next year as well.

— parent

She is exceptional at teaching children. Each child progresses so much in her class. My child loves her so much and loves to learn and finish and complete what she needs. She is fun and organized and also so great and teaching and showing students the love they need. She is retiring which is such a loss for this school. She is truly a life changing teacher for these kids!!!

She made me want to be myself and always made things great.

— parent and student