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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Taylorsville special education teacher named Educator of the Year by Discovery Education Awards
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah () — A teacher at Hartvigsen School has been named Educator of the Year by the Discovery Education Awards. Seyyed Sharifi is a special education teacher at Hartvigsen School in Taylorsville. He teaches post-high school students, aged 18 – 22, and educates them on life skills. He has previously been named Granite School District's 2024 Teacher of the Year. In a press release from Granite School District, they share some of the qualities that went into Sharifi being honored as Educator of the Year. 'Seyyed prioritizes trust and connection to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Recognizing that traditional instruction methods don't always meet the needs of students with diverse abilities, he brings creativity and technology into the classroom,' Granite School District shared in the release. Volunteers to assemble period kits for Utah students ahead of summer break Discovery Education Awards selects five teachers across the nation to be honored as their Educator of the Year. There are also awards for the District of the Year and School of the Year. Sharifi was honored this afternoon at the school. In an interview with ABC4, he shared his feelings about being the recipient of the award. He reflected on how winning this award was meaningful not only to him but to his family. 'For me, it's about my family's legacy. Both my mother and my father were teachers in Kabul, Afghanistan, and when they came here, they had to leave the profession behind,' Sharifi stated. 'It was a way to kind of heal that family lineage… It's kind of a sacred act to me, to teach.' Sharifi says his teaching method is focused on independence. He works with virtual reality equipment and hands-on projects to help educate his students on life skills. 'I try to cultivate independence — that's really the heartbeat of our classroom,' Sharifi said. 'What got me here is that, is just really empowering the students to live their lives to the fullest.' What are the different safety protocols in Utah schools? The Educator of the Year wasn't always an educator, though. Sharifi shared that his career began somewhere different, but he found his way to special education. 'I did sales for a long time, I made a lot of money doing that, but I wasn't able to sleep at night,' Sharifi said. 'This job has allowed me to provide for my family… for me, it's a noble way to earn a living.' For those considering a career like Sharifi's, he encourages whoever is interested to join him. 'We need more special educators. If you are thinking about special ed, come. It's a rewarding career. The kids are lovely,' Sharifi stated. Current Shepard Lane overpass on I-15 to close permanently for new interchange bridge McMahon says Harvard is no longer eligible for new federal research grants Taylorsville special education teacher named Educator of the Year by Discovery Education Awards 'Connection and belonging': South Salt Lake Mural Fest returning this weekend He missed the flight that killed 138 Now he's giving back in Vietnam Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Discovery Education Announces Winners in Nationwide Awards
CHARLOTTE, NC / / May 5, 2025 / Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the second annual Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by inspiring curiosity and connecting learning to the world beyond the classroom. The Discovery Education Awards recognize those who have positively impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to better pique curiosity and engagement. Recipients were selected through a competitive nomination and application process, which highlighted entrants' commitment to fostering student growth. The recipients of the 2025 Discovery Education Awards are: Districts of the Year Baldwin County Public Schools - Alabama Los Angeles Unified School District - California Nash County Public Schools - North Carolina Schools of the Year Autism Inspired Academy - Florida Montana Digital Academy - Montana Fairfield Career and Technology Center - South Carolina Educators of the Year Annissa Grimes, Friendly High School, Prince George's County Public Schools - Maryland Josephine Mesina, International High School at Largo, Prince George's County Public Schools - Maryland Dr. Sequoyah Wharton, Brentwood High School, Brentwood Union Free School District - New York Emma DeVine, St. Andrews Episcopal School - Texas Seyyed Sharifi, Hartvigsen School, Granite School District - Utah To learn more about each of these distinguished winners, visit the Discovery Education Awards website here. Discovery Education is the creator of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world. Serving 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, Discovery Education helps educators inspire student curiosity through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships. "The districts, schools, and educators honored with this year's Discovery Education Awards have gone above and beyond the call of duty to drive the academic success of all learners," said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. "Congratulations to all those recognized in this year's awards program. Discovery Education is proud to work alongside you on our joint mission to accelerate student growth, scale teacher impact, and motivate learning." For more information about Discovery Education's award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. ### About Discovery EducationDiscovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at ContactsGrace MaliskaDiscovery EducationEmail: gmaliska@ View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Discovery Education on Contact Info:Spokesperson: Discovery EducationWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Discovery Education View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
