KSL Teacher Feature-Cary Hylton, Springville High

Springville High was surprised when a KSL reporter, Ethan Millard, and manager of Zion’s Bank, Ed Christianson, awarded Cary Hylton with the KSL Teacher Feature Award in February 2016. 

Mr. Hylton receives season tickets to Hale Centre Theatre, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn, and a certificate for dinner at The Roof Restaurant. Additionally, the teachers that receive this award can choose to enter the KSL Teacher Feature Car Contest where they can become eligible for the chance to win a two-year lease on a new 2016 vehicle, provided by Burt Brothers Tires and Service.

Mr. Hylton’s nomination letter written by Chris Frossard stated in part:
“Cary Hylton is an amazing science teacher who has taught for 28 years at Springville High School and one year while living in St. George and has educated, prepared, and nurtured thousands of students during his long and illustrious career. He has taught biology and chemistry in his career, but he is most known for the fantastic Physics program he has built over nearly three decades. 

“It is not uncommon to see Cary helping students before and after school for a couple of hours on many days. I often drop by his class and see him helping students grasp difficult Physics concepts even during the beginning of his lunchtime. Cary gives his energy to help many young people learn very difficult science ideas. He engages his students in interesting and educational lab activities with cars, inclined planes, skateboards, mousetrap cars, eggs protected in student made containers to examine forces, and many more lab experiences that are educational and fun to deepen their understanding of the superb instruction he has given them earlier. He works tirelessly to help any student that he can. I have seen him patiently and kindly work with students who have become ill or fallen behind until they have once again caught up with their class.

“Cary loves teaching Physics, but more importantly, loves teaching high school students. Cary and Paula, his wife, have dedicated their lives to building and helping young people. Several of Cary's own children have followed his example in becoming teachers. He is a great person, friend, and colleague with superb character, and most significantly, an excellent teacher.”