“Let us remember,” said Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, “one book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” On a daily basis, the lives of Canyons District students are impacted by our corps of caring and more-than-capable teachers. From algebra to the art of motorcycle maintenance, Canyons teachers lead the kind of lessons that will build up and strengthen the next generation of global leaders, innovators, and artists. Now more than ever, the influence of a great teacher is proving to be vital in the growth of children and communities. While COVID-19 wellness regulations have relaxed, schools still remain actively engaged in addressing the academic and behavioral issues that emerged in the aftermath of the pandemic. But despite the challenges, our teachers meet students where they are, lifting them to excellence and inspiring to reach for the best parts of themselves through education. Following a 14-year tradition, CSD is honoring teachers from across the District for their commitment to ensuring students graduate college- and career-ready. Forty-seven teachers from Canyons District schools and programs have been selected as their schools’ Teacher of the Year for 2023. Each was nominated by peers, parents, and students for the honor, for which they received donated gifts and prizes from the Canyons Education Foundation. From this field, Canyons will select one teacher who will be honored as the overall Teacher of the Year. The honor will be announced at a special event, hosted by the Canyons Board of Education, on Tuesday, April 25 at Hillcrest High School, 7350 S. 900 East. A reception will begin at 6:15 p.m. The announcement ceremony, during which every honored teacher will receive a crystal award from the Board of Education, starts at 7 p.m. A top teacher from every level — elementary, middle and high school — will be announced, and the overall first-place pick will receive a $1,000 check from CSD’s Foundation. The winner also will represent Canyons in the state Teacher of the Year contest. The teachers also will receive tickets to a May 31 Real Salt Lake game. On that night, which is Canyons District Night with Real Salt Lake, all school-based Teacher of the Year will be honored on the field during halftime. The CSD community is invited to the free event on Tuesday, April 25 at Hillcrest High to celebrate the positive impacts our teachers make in the world.