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Labor Day and the Labor of Canyons School District
Over the past few months, many teachers and parents have challenged the District's college- and career-ready focus, questioning why we need differentiated diplomas, strengthened academic rigor, and a...
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We’re All in This Together
Make no mistake, the job of a superintendent is a hard one. The hours are long, the conflicts are many, and the stress is high. Yet I truly feel like I have the greatest job on earth because of the...
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Civility -- Do We Need It?
One of my favorite books, which I have spent a good deal of time studying over the past several years, is “George Washington’s Rules of Civility,” Fourth Revised Collector’s Classic Edition (John T....
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Meet Me in the Middle
#blog4reform If I had one wish for the education “reform” movement today, it would be to hear everyone lower their voices and discuss issues of substance instead of perpetuating the uncivil, misleading...
View ArticleSki & Shred
Thanks to everyone who came out for our Ski & Shred event at Brighton Ski Resort last weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many of our Canyons parents and students there, and of course, skiing...
View ArticleSki-n-Shred #2
We couldn't have asked for better conditions, with over 2 feet of fresh powder and a nice warm cloud cover for the second Canyons Ski-n-Shred night of this season. I personally want to thank all the...
View ArticleJordan Valley School's "Peter Pan"
I had a great time watching the Jordan Valley students perform "Peter Pan" early this week. I commend all the Jordan Valley staff and especially the wonderful students for presenting such a cute, and...
View ArticleFinal Ski-n-Shred of 2011
Mother Nature was kind to us last Saturday. The so-much-like-December-I-can’t-believe-it’s-March snowfall gave us some nice powder to ride at this year’s final Canyons District Night at Brighton...
View ArticleSuperintendent's Student Achievement Luncheons
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Best Day on the Job
After I dusted off my trousers and climbed down the bleachers at my youngest son’s Little League baseball game, excitement — and a touch of apprehension — set in. It was time for me to drive to Jordan...
View ArticleLife Lessons from Bengals
Canyons is home to scholars, state champions, and nationally recognized artists and musicians. Yet today, I’d like to spotlight one outstanding group of students, whose accomplishments are packaged in...
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2011 Commencement Remarks
Congratulations to the Class of 2011 for your artistic, athletic and academic accomplishments. I especially want to thank Brighton and Hillcrest high schools for the opportunity to speak at your...
View ArticleSkiing Snowbird on Independence Day
One of the great things about living and working in Canyons School District is that we have unparalleled recreational activities in this community, including those offered at the four ski resorts...
View ArticleWelcome Back to School - Red Carpet Event
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View ArticleKindergarten College-Ready Day
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Remembering 9/11
As we approach the tenth anniversary of 9-11, I have been reflecting on how I felt that day as I watched the events unfold on a grainy portable television in my law office in Columbia, South Carolina,...
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Apex Awards Banquet
Last night I had the opportunity to attend Canyons School District's second annual Apex Awards night at Solitude Ski Resort. This event, presented by the Board of Education, honors the District's...
View ArticleUpdate on our Renovation Projects
In my travels around the District, I often hear rumor and conjecture about various issues that, if left unchecked, can create an atmosphere of hostility and distrust in our community that I work hard...
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