Dr. Sydnee Dickson

Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Dr. Sydnee Dickson has been serving the children of Utah as a proud educator for the past 41 years. She joined the Utah State Office of Education in 2007 and was named as State Superintendent of Public Instruction on June 23, 2016. Prior to joining the Utah State Office of Education, Sydnee served in Utah public schools in roles including teaching, school counseling, school and district administration.

Superintendent Dickson began her education in a two-room schoolhouse in rural Utah and went on to earn two master’s degrees in School Counseling and School Administration as well as a doctorate in Education Leadership and Policy at the University of Utah.

Dr. Dickson is a frequent participant on state and national committees, task forces, and boards, including currently serving on the Board of Trustees for the Council of Chief State School Officers and West Ed Board of Directors. Her professional expertise is grounded in engaging community partners, providing educators with evidence-based professional learning, and developing student centered school leadership. She is passionate about developing equitable and innovative school systems to ensure all students are prepared to have choices for their future.

It’s… SUPER RUPPER and she feels AMAZING about being a School Counselor!

Lorraine Rupper loves being a school counselor and wants you to know there is always someone who can help you. She’s also looking for a Pickleball partner to help her win glory at next year’s Health & Wellness Day! :D

Email:lorraine.rupper@jordandistrict.org

For those who listen, we are happy to offer relicensure hours!

Check this link for the details: Podcast Relicensure Link

Don’t forget to “Ask Us Anything!” Email your questions to Hillary or send them directly via the Spotify app (for those who are on Spotify).

Thanks for listening!

Marissa Van Wagenen, School Counselor at Mountain Ridge High School

Hosts: Stacee Worthen, Hillary Emmer, Amy Gibson, Brandt Haberman, and Melisa Christiansen

Email: marissa.vanwagenen@jordandistrict.org

We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think and what topics you would like us to cover on the podcast Q&A or by emailing ⁠hillary.emmer@jordandistrict.org⁠.

Jordan School Counselors can also earn re-licensure hours for listening! Go to⁠⁠ counseling.jordandistrict.org/podcast-2⁠⁠ for details.

Mandy Rawson, School Counselor at Jordan Ridge Elementary School

Hosts: Josh Flores,Becky Hunsaker, and Hillary Emmer

We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think and what topics you would like us to cover on the podcast Q&A or by emailing ⁠hillary.emmer@jordandistrict.org⁠.

Jordan School Counselors can also earn re-licensure hours for listening! Go to⁠⁠ counseling.jordandistrict.org/podcast-2⁠⁠ for details.

Meet the crew at Mountain Creek Middle School as they talk through some of their strategies for team collaboration.

Listen in as the Jordan District School Board receives their January 24, 2023 report on our district Mental Health Services. You’ll hear from:

• Mike Anderson (Assistant Superintendent)
• Travis Hamblin (Student Services Director)
• McKinley Withers (Health & Wellness Consultant)
• Fulvia Franco (Guidance Consultant)
• Stacee Worthen (School Counselor Consultant)

Full Audio Link: 1.24.23 JSD School Board Meeting

YouTube Link: 1.24.23 JSD School Board Meeting

Jordan School Counselors can also earn re-licensure hours for listening! Go to⁠⁠ counseling.jordandistrict.org/podcast-2⁠⁠ for details. We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think and what topics you would like us to cover on the podcast. Email: ⁠hillary.emmer@jordandistrict.org⁠.

Happy learning!!!

Continue to learn about the JSD International Baccalaureate (IB) Program as Amy Gibson and Brant Haberman talk with Chandler Bishop (IB Coordinator) and Helen Brown (IB Lead Counselor). Get more information about the IB Program at ⁠ib.jordandistrict.org⁠ or email ⁠chandler.bishop@jordandistrict.org⁠. Brandt & Amy also celebrate a special award with West Jordan High School!

Jordan School Counselors can also earn re-licensure hours for listening! Go to⁠ counseling.jordandistrict.org/podcast-2⁠ for details.We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think and what topics you would like us to cover on the podcast. Email: ⁠hillary.emmer@jordandistrict.org⁠.

Happy learning!!!

Learn about our very own JSD International Baccalaureate (IB) Program as Amy Gibson and Brant Haberman talk with Chandler Bishop (IB Coordinator) and Helen Brown (IB Lead Counselor). Get more information about the IB Program at ib.jordandistrict.org or email chandler.bishop@jordandistrict.org.

Jordan School Counselors can also earn re-licensure hours for listening! Go to counseling.jordandistrict.org/podcast-2 for details.We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think and what topics you would like us to cover on the podcast. Email: hillary.emmer@jordandistrict.org.

Happy learning!!!