PBS Utah, with its 60-year commitment to education, congratulates this year’s Excellence in Teaching Award winners.
Elizabeth Hylton
English, Reading, and Resource, Springville Junior High
Nomination:
“Elizabeth Hylton is always looking for new ways to reach students,” wrote a fellow teacher. “She truly analyzes the students she teaches. She knows their likes and dislikes, things about their families. She is really good at appropriately asking questions to get to know the needs of her students.
“One student came to the school with a chip on his shoulder and poor behavior. When he got into trouble, Hylton would speak to him, help him understand why he was in trouble and help him resolve to be better. As they worked together, Hylton became a teacher of trust. The student then confided with her about his difficult situation… There were days he needed to stay home so his parents didn’t overdose. This young man had a lot on his 14-year-old shoulders.
“In his ninth-grade year, he wasn’t doing so well with passing classes. He was masterful, however, as a peer tutor to students with severe disabilities. To help him succeed in classes and earn graduation credit, Hylton, with a small team, orchestrated a way for him to receive credit for his peer-mentoring work.”
The UEA Excellence in Teaching Awards are presented each year to Utah public school teachers whose efforts in the classroom have significantly impacted the lives of their students. The last few years have been extraordinarily difficult, and these Utah teachers continue to exceed expectations, ensuring their students continue to receive a high-quality education. PBS Utah is honored to produce the video profiles spotlighting these public educators.
To view the Educator Profile videos coming soon, go to: https://www.pbsutah.org/pbs-utah-productions/series/uea/uea-excellence-in-teaching-awards-2022/
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