UCTM requests your assistance in recognizing the outstanding mathematics educators in the state of Utah.
Please take a few minutes to look over the award descriptions, and nominate a math educator you feel deserves one of these awards.
- Prizes -
state-wide recognition
monetary award
honorary plaque
free conference registration
Awards
Karl Jones Award
Elementary Teaching
The Karl Jones Award is given to elementary teachers who are exemplary mathematics teachers. Recipients of this award encourage student achievement by providing activities which enhance understanding of math concepts. They generate enthusiasm for math among students while providing opportunities to apply and extend mathematics skills. They serve as role models for other teachers and students by demonstrating interest in acquiring and maintaining skills in mathematics, including instructional skills. They demonstrate a willingness to share skills and ideas with other teachers.
2024 - Brandy Valdez
1987 - Jayne Leaman, Lynn Burton, Tonya Paxton 1988 - George Shell 1989 - Fonda Craynor, Gail Howe, Pat Bankhead 1990 - Chris Crowther 1991 - Muffet Reeves 1992 - Gayle Cloke, Hazel Peterson, June Schofield 1993 - Nancy Roundy, Damon Bahr, Claudia Schmitt 1994 - Karen Hoffman, Jane Martain, Mary Ellen Kettle, Kathy Cromar 1995 - Deanna Rigdon, Dory Stevens 1996 - Gary Hansen, Jolyn Raleigh 1997 - Marcia Barber, Julene Hanberg, Jolyn Miller 1998 - Michelle Evans, Shauna Lund, Shannon Lorenzo-Rivero, Charlene Bigelow 1999 - Linda Carray, Heidi Kunzler, Patty Norman 2000 - Grenda Bostwick, Nola Ewing, Bonnie Tew 2001 - Heather Steele, Stephanie Varoz 2002 - Glade Schramm 2003 - Nona Edwards 2004 - Tawnia Paver 2005 - Patty Spigarelli 2006 - Toni Cook 2007 - Kellie Paulson, Linda L’a, Don Paver 2008 - Laurie Murdock 2009 - Tamara Bird 2010 - Kim Bahr 2011 - Joseph Rino 2012 - Kinna Harris 2013 - Josh Craner 2014 - Julie Anzelmo 2015 - Ning Zhao 2016 - Jan Farmer 2017 - Erika Knight 2023 - Amelia Landay
George Shell Award
Secondary Teaching
The George Shell Award is given to secondary teachers who are exemplary mathematics teachers. Recipients of this award encourage student achievement by providing activities which enhance understanding of math concepts. They generate enthusiasm for math among students while providing opportunities to apply and extend mathematics skills. They serve as role models for other teachers and students by demonstrating interest in acquiring and maintaining skills in mathematics, including instructional skills. They demonstrate a willingness to share skills and ideas with other teachers.
2024 - Kristen Reuter
1993 - Ray Barton, Doug Richards 1994 - Gail Duering, Phil Sakashita, Diana Suddreth 1995 - Troy Jones, Dave Bradley 1996 - Kris Cunningham, Larry Peterson 1997 - Dona Carling 1998 - Thomas (Trey) Sayes, Sheri Heiter, Rod Day 1999 - Leon Hoyt, Karil Sweetwood, Phil Johnson 2000 - Kristen Hadley, Steve Davies 2001 - Susan Frame, Patty Bergstrom 2002 - Dianna Taggart 2003 - Sharon Christensen 2004 - Steve Jackson 2005 - Janet Sutorius 2006 - Suzie Summerkorn 2007 - Ember Storrs, Daren Lentz, Cheryl LeFevre 2008 - Michelle Jones 2009 - Donna Hall 2010 - Hillary K. Moore 2011 - Cami Perkes 2012 - Bonnie Jennings 2013 - Melody Apezteguia 2014 - Diane Crim 2015 - Colleen Pierce 2016 - Roger Haglund 2017 - Mike Spencer 2023 - Louise Wisner
Randy Schelble Award
Special Education
The Randy Schelble Award is given to special education teachers who are exemplary mathematics teachers. Recipients of this award encourage student achievement by providing activities which enhance understanding of math concepts. They generate enthusiasm for math among students while providing opportunities to apply and extend mathematics skills. They serve as role models for other teachers and students by demonstrating interest in acquiring and maintaining skills in mathematics, including instructional skills. They demonstrate a willingness to share skills and ideas with other teachers.
2024 - Becky Unker
2017 - Brenda Bates 2023 - Sarah Nichols
Muffet Reeves Award
Teacher of Teachers
2024 - Carrie Johnson
The Muffet Reeves Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in mathematics professional development. Teachers eligible for this award have exhibited outstanding work in mathematics professional development and teacher motivation in the state of Utah. Recipients may be teachers, instructional specialists, or district leaders that are exemplary "teachers of teachers".
2000 - Sharie Goodman 2001 - Marilyn Keir 2002 - Shirley Mills 2003 - Jill Pappas 2004 - Miguel Garcia 2005 - Ron Twitchell 2006 - Joleigh Honey 2007 - Kris Whoolery 2008 - Kris Cunningham 2009 - Heidi Kunzler 2010 - Gayle Cloke 2011 - Kathy Lambert 2012 - Renae Seegmiller 2013 - April Leder 2014 - Stevane Merrick Godina 2015 - Sue Pope 2016 - Dixie Blackinton 2017 - Travis Lemon 2023 - C. David Walters
Don Clark Award
Lifetime Achievement
2024 - Joleigh Honey
The Don Clark Award is given in recognition of a substantial contribution to Utah mathematics or mathematics education over many years. These educators have made a lasting impact on fellow teachers and their greater communities. Teachers may be approaching retirement or worthy of praise for contributions to the mathematics community. These contributions could have been made at the elementary, secondary, or post-secondary levels.
1987 - Don Clark 1988 - Allen Davis 1989 - Lou Chatterley 1990 - Steve Cottrell 1991 - Patricia Henry 1992 - Don Tucker 1993 - Terry Shumaker 1994 - Charles Miller 1995 - Bill Earl 1996 - Mel Twitchell, Muffet Reeves 1997 - Pam Giles 1998 - Ted Wight 1999 - Jerry Evans 2000 - Shari Goodman 2001 - Don Peck 2002 - Marty Larkin 2003 - Dave Bradley 2004 - Jim Cangelosi 2005 - Gail Howe 2006 - Jina Post 2007 - Scott Hendrickson 2008 - Barb Kuehl 2009 - Eula Monroe 2010 - Ray Barton 2011 - Jackie Voyles 2012 - Mike Shaw, Gary Taylor 2013 - Hugo Rossi 2014 - Pam W. Jensen 2015 - Diana Suddreth 2016 - David Smith 2017 - Gary Turner 2023 - Tammy Gibbons
Up and Coming Award
New Educators
The Up and Coming Award is given to teachers that are within their first two years of service. Recipients of this award display an enthusiasm for mathematics instruction. These educators display qualities of highly effective mathematics instructors regardless of their limited years of service. Awardees seek out mentors and professional development opportunities to build upon their instructional knowledge. These educators may be teaching at the elementary or secondary levels.
2024 - Jordan Lerohl
2023 - Jack Trice