Wasatch Education Foundation

05/20/2026

A huge thank you to The Wasatch Record's Cannon Taylor for another incredibly thoughtful and celebratory piece highlighting the impact of the Wasatch Education Foundation and the generosity of our community.

This story beautifully captures what Scholarship Night is truly about — students overcoming obstacles, donors investing in futures, and a community coming together to create life-changing opportunities for the Class of 2026. We are so grateful for the care and depth Cannon brings to telling the stories of Wasatch students and families.

Congratulations again to the 271 seniors who received scholarships this year, and thank you to the more than 100 donors, families, businesses, organizations, and Foundation board members who made a record-breaking $465,000 in scholarships possible.

Read the full article at https://bit.ly/ScholarshipNight2026

📸: Christopher Reeves/The Park Record

04/28/2026

Some educators teach lessons that last beyond the classroom. 💛 Congratulations to Timpanogos Middle School’s Sarah Bray, named a Wasatch Education Foundation Distinguished Educator and recipient of a $10,000 award. Cannon Taylor beautifully shares how Sarah’s humor, resilience, and unwavering love for students continued even through her battle with breast cancer. We are proud to celebrate an educator who shows up, lifts others, and inspires every day. Thank you, Cannon, for continuing to spotlight the extraordinary people of Wasatch County School District.

https://www.parkrecord.com/2026/04/24/timpanogos-middle-school-teacher-shows-up-for-students-even-while-battling-breast-cancer/

📸: Jonathan Herrera/Park Record

04/19/2026

It was an amazing week honoring these educators! Each one is a dedicated and passionate teacher. The community, friends, family and members of the school district celebrated their hard work and devotion to the students of Wasatch School District. Together “We Rise!”

The Wasatch Education Foundation distributed its nine 2026 Distinguished Educator Awards this week across eight schools.

03/16/2026

Thank you so much for all of your nominations for this year Distinguished Educator Awards! **Photos and testimonials from previous years**

03/10/2026

To nominate a Distinguished Educator, visit bit.ly/DistEd2026, or go to the link in our bio!

03/09/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to see the stories of our amazing educators being shared. ❤️

In this piece by Cannon Taylor in The Park Record, readers get a glimpse of what the Wasatch County School District Distinguished Educator Awards mean to the teachers who receive them — and the students whose lives they impact every day.

From Timpanogos Middle School special education teacher Jessica Potter, who was surprised with a $10,000 award in front of her students and family, to Wasatch High School ELL teacher Kim Foy, who used part of her award to give back to student scholarships, the story highlights the powerful connections between educators and the students they serve.

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor through the Wasatch Education Foundation, nine educators will again be recognized this year with $10,000 awards.

📅 Nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Educator Awards are open through March 13, and anyone — students, parents, colleagues, and community members — can nominate a deserving teacher.

Read the full story in The Park Record and nominate an educator who has made a difference: https://www.parkrecord.com/2026/03/06/wasatch-county-residents-can-nominate-teachers-for-recognition-plus-a-giant-check/

Nomination form: 🔗 bit.ly/DistEd2026

03/06/2026

“Is it a family reunion?” one student asked.
“It’s your birthday? Happy birthday!” another shouted.

The mystery visitors entering a fifth-grade classroom at J.R. Smith Elementary last week weren’t there for a celebration of a holiday or a birthday — they were there to honor Kristi Davis, Wasatch County School District’s 2026 School Counselor Impact Award recipient. Kristi’s care for students, families, and teachers makes a difference every single day, and we are so grateful for the way she helps our students build confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to thrive.

Thank you to Cannon Taylor at The Park Record for capturing this wonderful story and helping highlight the incredible impact school counselors have on our students and community, and thank you to our generous, anonymous donor for making this award happen!

Read the full story here:

J.R. Smith Elementary School teacher Brandi Leavitt’s fifth-graders were abuzz with baffled excitement as a procession of mysterious adults, one holding a large cardboard check, marched into the classroom on Friday morning, interrupting school counselor Kristi Davis’ lesson about self-motivation...

02/23/2026

✨ Nominate a Distinguished Educator! ✨
Do you know a teacher who inspires, supports, and makes a real difference in the lives of students?
Now is the time to recognize their impact!
We invite students, families, colleagues, and community members to nominate exceptional educators for the Distinguished Educators of the Year Awards – Class of 2026. NOMINATIONS CLOSE MARCH 13, 2026.

01/05/2026

✨ A Surprise Boost for Two Incredible Educators ✨

Just before Winter Break, the Wasatch Education Foundation had the joy of surprising two outstanding educators with Teacher Boost Awards—a moment filled with gratitude and encouragement.

Wyatt Karnes of Wasatch High School and Stephen Phillips of Rocky Mountain Middle School each received a $1,500 Teacher Boost Award, made possible through a fund established with the Foundation by an anonymous donor. The award is designed to support promising educators early in their careers by providing unexpected financial support to help them persevere, continue growing in their craft, and feel seen and valued for the important work they do every day. This support is meant to uplift educators at a critical stage, offering encouragement when it matters most.

We are deeply grateful to our anonymous donor for investing in the future of education in Wasatch County, and we congratulate both recipients on this well-deserved recognition. 🍎

07/21/2025

🎉 Big News, Wasatch! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Jersey Mike’s in Heber is opening its doors—and they’ve chosen Wasatch Education Foundation as the sole beneficiary of their grand opening fundraiser! 🙌

📅 July 23–27, bring in a special fundraising coupon and get a FREE regular sub when you donate just $3—every dollar goes directly to WEF to support students and staff across all Wasatch County School District schools. 🍎📚

💛 Even better? Funds raised during this week will be distributed to every school in the District and presented this fall—making a real impact for every student.

The franchise owners live right here in Heber and chose WEF because they believe in our mission:
✨ Engaging community and corporate partners to provide supplemental resources that improve educational outcomes. ✨

📍 Coupons are available now at the Wasatch School District Office Front Desk (101 E 200 N, Heber).

🥪 Let’s show our support and make this a deliciously successful week!