Throughout Women’s History Month, we’re honoring the incredible women in our district who inspire us every day. Today, we’re proud to spotlight Jennifer Robinson, a 7th-grade Honors Science and 8th-grade U.S. History teacher at Shoreline Junior High.
“I became an educator because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of students,” Robinson said. “Being a woman in education allows me to create a supportive, engaging classroom where students feel valued and capable of success.”
In her 20 years of teaching, Robinson has faced numerous challenges but has always been committed to helping students succeed. One of her most meaningful moments came when she reached a student who had been struggling with all of his teachers.
“I made a promise to myself that I would break through to him with kindness, no matter how difficult it was,” Robinson recalled. “At Christmas, he gave me a hand-drawn card thanking me for being his teacher. That moment reminded me of why I teach—to make every student feel seen and valued.”
Robinson's passion for teaching and dedication to her students extends beyond the classroom. She understands the importance of balancing work and life, and she believes that being a woman in education has taught her valuable lessons about self-acceptance and growth.
“I care deeply about my students and my colleagues,” Robinson said. “While it can be challenging, I know that I am enough. I teach because I love my students with my whole heart, and I want them to know they are capable and worthy.”
Robinson empowers other women in her community by simply being present, offering support and sharing both her struggles and successes. She believes in the strength of collaboration and the power of creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
“I want to remind young women in education that it’s not easy, but you are the teacher, and you know what is best for your students,” Robinson advised. “Stay positive, surround yourself with support and remember that you are smart, blessed, loved and capable of anything.”
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Today, we’re celebrating the luck of the Irish. Whether you're wearing green, enjoying the festivities or simply soaking in the spirit of the day, we hope you have a wonderful day!
Throughout Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the inspiring women in our district. Today, we’re proud to highlight Emily Hollis, a paraprofessional at Wasatch Elementary.
Hollis has been a paraprofessional since 2017, and this year, she found herself working in an elementary setting, where she has discovered a new passion for working with young children.
“I’ve fallen in love with working with young children,” Hollis said. “Their curiosity and enthusiasm inspire me every day, and it’s made me even more excited to pursue my teaching degree.”
Most of her experience has been working with students who face behavioral challenges.
“I’ve cherished every moment spent helping them reshape their behaviors and develop their independent and social skills,” Hollis said. “It’s a privilege to support these children, and I’ve always been willing to tackle tough situations head-on, believing that every child has the potential to succeed.”
Hollis credits one of her closest friends, who is currently serving in the military, as one of her greatest influences.
“Her strength and courage have inspired me to grow, empowering me to become a better advocate not just for myself, but for others as well,” Hollis said.
Hollis is passionate about supporting women in the workplace and strives to inspire others with her actions.
“I believe that by demonstrating my willingness to jump in and help, I can encourage those around me to be the best they can be,” she said. “Together, we can uplift one another, tackle challenges and create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.”
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We hope our students are having a blast celebrating Pi Day today with some fun math activities (and maybe even some pie)! Let’s keep the love for learning going strong!
Happy Classified Employees Appreciation Week! We are grateful for our incredible classified staff. From paraprofessionals and custodians to secretaries, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and everyone in between — your hard work, dedication and commitment to our students and schools never go unnoticed.
You are the heart and backbone of our district, helping things run smoothly every single day. Your support makes a difference.
This week, and every week, we celebrate YOU! Thank you for all that you do to make Davis School District a better place for everyone.
West Clinton Elementary recently held its Literacy Night in conjunction with the One Book, One School initiative. This year, the entire school read "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library," and every family received a copy of the book from the PTA.
Throughout the month, students followed a reading schedule and answered weekly questions based on the chapters. Every Tuesday, a drawing was held for students who participated, with winners receiving prizes. By the time Literacy Night arrived, families were expected to have completed the reading.
The event featured various activities related to the book and the importance of reading. One of the highlights was the book walk, where students who participated received a new book.
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Congratulations to the talented teams from Davis School District who brought home top honors at the 2025 VEX Robotics Championship! These students’ hard work and innovation earned them spots at the VEX World Championship in Dallas, TX where they will be competing this May!
🏆 Design Award – Wargames – Legacy Junior High
🏆 Excellence Award – Shark Tank – Shoreline Junior High
🏆 Innovate Award – Hammerhead Sharks – Shoreline Junior High
🏆 Teamwork Champion – Kengineers – West Point Junior High
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Throughout Women’s History Month, we’re honoring the incredible women in our district who inspire us every day. Today, we’re proud to spotlight Carolina Rabelo, a special education teacher at Farmington Junior High.
“My maternal grandmother, who learned to read at 70, and my paternal grandmother, an immigrant who worked tirelessly to advocate for her family, taught me resilience and determination,” Rabelo shared. “Their journeys showed me that there are no limits to what we can achieve.”
Rabelo’s path to becoming an educator was shaped by personal experiences. As a mother of four, she put her education on hold to raise her children, but when her youngest was diagnosed with autism, she was inspired to pursue a career that would help students with disabilities.
“I stayed up late studying, took my children with me to class, and made sacrifices to reach my goal,” she recalled. “I knew that every challenge I faced would bring me closer to my dream.”
Being a woman in education means embracing her unique perspective as a Latina.
“I advocate for the diverse needs of students, especially those who are marginalized,” Rabelo said. “I teach my students, especially girls, to believe in their abilities and empower them to understand that our differences make us strong.”
Rabelo also empowers her colleagues in the workplace.
“Teaching is challenging, and I make it a priority to check in on my colleagues, offering support when they need it,” she said. “Creating a supportive and collaborative environment is essential.”
Her advice to young women pursuing careers in education or leadership is simple but powerful.
“Educate yourself, never stop learning and celebrate your progress. You have everything it takes to succeed.”
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Throughout Women’s History Month, we’re honoring the incredible women in our district who inspire us every day. Today, we’re proud to spotlight Paula Márquez-Lavine, a Spanish and ELD teacher at West Point Junior High.
“I had many women who impacted my life and career, but the most influential was my mom,” Márquez-Lavine said. “She was highly intelligent and dedicated, always improving and learning. Her example taught me that women bring something irreplaceable to both the home and the professional world.”
Márquez-Lavine’s journey wasn’t without its challenges. Resuming her college education as a newlywed and young mother in the U.S. was no easy feat.
“It was a struggle to figure myself out in this new environment,” she said. “But I decided to finish the degree I had started in Argentina and make myself and my parents proud.”
The next hurdle was preparing and defending her doctoral thesis proposal while juggling the responsibilities of being a full-time teacher and raising four children.
“It was the most difficult yet significant achievement of my career,” she shared. “I’m still working toward completing my dissertation, but that step was monumental.”
Being a woman in education is empowering, not just for Márquez-Lavine but for her female students as well.
“I hope that one day my students will look back and say that I was influential in their professional lives the way my teachers were for me,” she said. “As an immigrant teaching both my native language and English to other immigrant students, I feel privileged to open minds to new cultures and perspectives.”
Her advice to young women considering a career in teaching is simple but powerful.
“Take all the opportunities you can. It’s a highly rewarding career, and if you do it with love, you can change lives, including your own.”
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Throughout Women’s History Month, we’re honoring the incredible women in our district who inspire us every day. Today, we’re proud to spotlight Irene Asturias, a special education teacher at Whitesides Elementary.
“I love my role as a woman and as an educator,” Asturias said. “Through education, we can change lives. I make sure my students, especially the girls, know they are capable of anything.”
Asturias’ journey has been filled with challenges, including racial and religious persecution while teaching in Texas.
“I faced adversity, but I never gave up,” Asturias said. “I kept applying for jobs and found my place here at Davis School District in the middle of the pandemic. The support I received here has been incredible.”
As an educator and mother, Asturias is passionate about empowering others.
“I want my students, especially girls, to believe in themselves and their potential,” she said. “Watching my daughters grow into strong leaders motivates me every day.”
Her advice to young women aspiring to enter education or leadership is simple.
“Don’t be afraid, work hard, and do it! There will be challenges, but with perseverance, you can achieve anything.”
Cook Elementary’s annual “Tackle Hunger” food drive was a massive hit this year.
The goal was to collect enough items to create 700 Pantry Packs for the Bountiful Food Pantry — but guess what? They crushed that goal, collecting 830 items!
For two weeks, students participated in a friendly competition to see which grade level could donate the most. And drumroll, the 5th graders won with over 3,000 items donated.
A highlight of the drive was when Student Council members spent a day packing all the donations into Pantry Packs. It was such a fulfilling experience for them to serve their community and help those in need.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed and to the Student Council for their hard work — together, we are making a real difference.
#TackleHunger #CookElementary #CommunityLove #MakingADifference #every1dsd
Centerville Junior High Spanish 2 students experience Spain at Café Madrid.
Each year, Spanish teacher Paul Walton takes his Spanish 2 classes to Café Madrid for a unique opportunity to practice their language skills in a real-world setting. Students enjoyed traditional Spanish dishes like paella and tortilla española, a fun departure from their usual cuisine.
It was an exciting way for students to immerse themselves in the culture and language they’ve been studying, all while tasting authentic food from Spain!
Happy Custodian & Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day!
Today, we celebrate the hardworking custodians and maintenance workers who keep our schools safe, clean and running smoothly. Their dedication ensures our students and staff thrive in a well-maintained environment.
Thank you for everything you do! We appreciate you!
Fairfield Junior High's "Hello Dolly!" Shines on Stage.
Fairfield Junior High's production of "Hello Dolly!" was a time to remember. Not only did students dazzle audiences with their incredible performances, but it also marked a bittersweet milestone.
For Director Janet Loureiro, this was her 31st musical at Fairfield—and her final one before retiring at the end of the school year. Loureiro’s passion for theater and dedication to her students have made a lasting impact on the school community, and this production was no exception.
Thank you, Director Loureiro, for your years of inspiring creativity and making Fairfield’s theater program what it is today.
Bountiful High Redhawks are State Champions.
The Redhawks soared to victory, bringing home the 5A Girls Basketball State Title!
Congratulations on this incredible achievement.
Davis High Darts are state Champions!
The Darts brought home the 6A Boys Basketball State Title with heart and determination. Congrats to the team for this well-earned victory.
Throughout Black History Month, we’re celebrating the heroes right here in Davis School District, like teachers and staff who work tirelessly to make our schools a place of learning, growth and inspiration.
Meet Kartia Handler, Assistant Principal at Mueller Park Junior High School, whose journey is a testament to resilience and determination.
“When I was in high school, my now husband and I got pregnant and had our daughter between our Junior and Senior year," Handler shared. "We knew that the life we wanted to create for our daughter, and the opportunities we wanted to give her were greater than the ones that we had.”
By the end of their junior year, Handler and her husband had earned full-ride scholarships to all public in-state institutions in Arizona. Despite facing significant challenges, she was determined to change the narrative for her daughter.
“I knew I had to make it work; I wanted to be a role model for my daughter and any young teen mom I might encounter after,” Handler recalled.
Handler’s path to education wasn’t easy, but her determination paid off. She graduated in the top 1% of her high school class while taking full-time college courses. A first-generation college graduate and the first school administrator in her family, Handler’s experiences shape how she connects with students facing challenges.
“I have had students seek my support because they recognize I am humble, own my identity, show perseverance and take responsibility for mistakes,” Handler said. “I am not perfect; I am human, and I come with a perspective much different than many in the community in which I serve.”
Her story reminds us that hard work and perseverance can change the trajectory of one’s life.
“Your current circumstances do not define who you are or the opportunities you will be afforded later,” Handler said. “I want to remind every educator that they have a choice every day: to build up their students or tear them down.”
West Point Elementary’s Second Grade Patriotic Program was a blast!
Our second graders rocked it, honoring Veterans, Military, Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters with songs, a slideshow and fun facts about National Symbols.
It was a celebration full of pride and patriotism.
Throughout Black History Month, we’re celebrating the heroes right here in Davis School District.
Meet Caray Long, an assistant principal at Sunset Jr. High School, whose path to education was shaped by her father’s journey. After serving in the Air Force, he became one of the first Black educators Long encountered.
“Seeing him attend college later in life to pursue his bachelor’s and master’s degrees motivated me to pursue my education after high school,” Long shared.
Her father's influence helped her realize the importance of becoming an educator. Long earned a degree in special education with the goal of providing every student the opportunity to succeed, no matter their background.
“Through him, I learned that an educator is the greatest equalizer,” she said.
As an assistant principal, Long understands the power of representation.
“The most impactful moments for me have been being able to connect with students who look like me who also want to pursue a career in education,” Long explained.
Long faced her own struggles growing up, often feeling different from her peers. It took time to build confidence, but she found strength by focusing on her “why”—helping others believe in themselves.
“I felt so different than my peers—from my hair to the way I spoke to what I looked like,” Long said. “I felt that if I just faded into the background or straightened my hair enough times or stayed quiet, others wouldn’t notice how different I was.”
Today, Long remains dedicated to supporting students on their own journeys, helping them see their potential just as she was taught to do.
“My ‘why’ evolved into helping others see the greatness within themselves and helping them to achieve success in education,” she said. “I wanted to show others that when you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything you put your mind to.”
Throughout Black History Month, we’re celebrating the heroes right here in Davis School District, like teachers and staff who work tirelessly every day to make our schools a place of learning, growth and inspiration.
Meet Corby Eason, the principal at North Layton Junior High School, who embodies leadership and determination.
“During my freshman year of high school, my friends invited me to hang out after school,” Eason shared. “My football coach stepped in and gave me a choice: spend time with friends who were making poor decisions or stay committed to my teammates who worked hard and sacrificed for their goals. I chose my teammates—and in doing so, I avoided a life-altering situation that could have led to serious trouble with law enforcement.”
That pivotal moment helped shape Eason’s future. He went on to become the first in his family to earn a master’s degree and step into a leadership role.
“I am proud to be the first in my family to become a principal,” Eason said.
As an African American educator, Eason takes great pride in being a role model for students who may not have seen someone like him in leadership.
“For many of my students, I am the first African American educator they have ever had,” Eason explained. “I take great pride in inspiring students who look like me—or who come from any underrepresented background—to see themselves in leadership roles.”
Eason believes discipline, dedication and sacrifice were essential to his journey.
“Reaching my goals required discipline, dedication and sacrifice. I missed out on social events, vacations, and time with friends. But I was determined to break my family’s cycle of poverty,” Eason said. “I knew that if I kept fighting and refused to give up, I could create a better future for myself.”
His message to the next generation?
“Whatever you set your mind to, you can achieve. Push yourself beyond your comfort zone, stay committed and never stop believing in your potential.”
