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Great teachers make for great schools, and in Canyons we are fortunate to work with the best in the business. More than half of CDS’s 1,700 faculty members have a master’s or doctoral degree, and many hold adjunct teaching positions at local colleges and universities. Our schools are home to published scientists, professional artists, successful business owners and public office holders. They love what they do and their reach extends beyond the classroom through their service on state, regional, and national Boards, commissions, and professional associations.

51 %

Of faculty hold advanced degrees 

3

Utah Teachers of the Year

75

Holding leadership posts for professional, community organizations (2023-2024)

4

Huntsman Award Winners

14

Utah Coaches of the Year

Faculty in the News

SOFIA Departs Hamburg, Germany
2 CSD Teachers Among 30 U.S. Educators Chosen for Prestigious NASA-funded Training, Education Program
Two stellar Canyons District educators have been selected by a NASA-affiliated institute to attend a...
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AlisonStroudClassroom
East Sandy Teacher to Bring Students' Input to New City Council Seat
Alison Stroud has taken the idea of teaching civics to a new level. It started last year, when the East...
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CSD's Ofelia Wade Recognized by Spanish Government
The week before Thanksgiving, Ofelia Wade received with characteristic humility a special token of gratitude...
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RICHARD OCHOA
Alta High's Rique Ochoa Crowned Utah History Teacher of the Year
Rique Ochoa’s approach to teaching is simple: stick with what you love. As an Alta High history...
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altara-richardson
Beloved Altara Elementary Teacher Honored with Huntsman Award
Joani Richardson is the kind of teacher who can breathe new life into words, pull magic from a page,...
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aaron-hadfield
Brighton High Civics Teacher Wins Coveted Huntsman Award
Students in Aaron Hadfield’s “American problems” class don’t just learn about...
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CCHS Premieres New Music by a Seattle Composer
It’s rehearsal and the first time that Seattle composer Giselle Wyers has heard her musical piece...
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debbie-beninati
Lone Peak Volunteer Honored With Huntsman Award
It’s evident that Debbie Beninati’s passion lies in introducing children to the world of...
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Huntsman Logo 2020
Brighton Teacher Wins Huntsman Award
Brighton High’s Jim Hodges is one of the recipients of a 2011 Huntsman Award for Excellence in...
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SOFIA Departs Hamburg, Germany
2 CSD Teachers Among 30 U.S. Educators Chosen for Prestigious NASA-funded Training, Education Program
Two stellar Canyons District educators have been selected by a NASA-affiliated institute to attend a...
Read More
AlisonStroudClassroom
East Sandy Teacher to Bring Students' Input to New City Council Seat
Alison Stroud has taken the idea of teaching civics to a new level. It started last year, when the East...
Read More
OpheliaWade
CSD's Ofelia Wade Recognized by Spanish Government
The week before Thanksgiving, Ofelia Wade received with characteristic humility a special token of gratitude...
Read More
RICHARD OCHOA
Alta High's Rique Ochoa Crowned Utah History Teacher of the Year
Rique Ochoa’s approach to teaching is simple: stick with what you love. As an Alta High history...
Read More
altara-richardson
Beloved Altara Elementary Teacher Honored with Huntsman Award
Joani Richardson is the kind of teacher who can breathe new life into words, pull magic from a page,...
Read More
aaron-hadfield
Brighton High Civics Teacher Wins Coveted Huntsman Award
Students in Aaron Hadfield’s “American problems” class don’t just learn about...
Read More
giselle-wyers
CCHS Premieres New Music by a Seattle Composer
It’s rehearsal and the first time that Seattle composer Giselle Wyers has heard her musical piece...
Read More
debbie-beninati
Lone Peak Volunteer Honored With Huntsman Award
It’s evident that Debbie Beninati’s passion lies in introducing children to the world of...
Read More
Huntsman Logo 2020
Brighton Teacher Wins Huntsman Award
Brighton High’s Jim Hodges is one of the recipients of a 2011 Huntsman Award for Excellence in...
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