TEACHERS IN EXCELLENCE
The Uintah Schools Foundation is proud to honor teachers who help students feel valued and motivated to learn.
2025 Teachers in Excellence

Kristy Watkins
Kindergarten - Discovery Elementary

Sami Piispanen
Kindergarten - Maeser Elementary
Nominated by Aubri Johnson
"Mrs. Watkin’s goes out of her way to leave daily notes to the students on what they did great that day or what they can work on more at home. This is amazing in any class but accomplishes this with each of her kindergarten students. Mrs. Watkin’s not only teaches the curriculum, she teaches students to be confident, how to build a positive community, and succeed! She really is amazing!"
Nominated by Desiree Brown
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"Sami has taught both of my sons 3rd grade and kindergarten I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher for them she did such an amazing job that both of my kids excelled especially in iready they are in the top of their classes now. I could always turn to her as a friend and teacher to help me with anything because she always has the right solution."