Connect Canyons
Canyons School District - Sandy, Utah
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Learning is about making connections, and we invite you to learn and connect with us. Connect Canyons is a show about what we teach in Canyons District, how we teach, and why. We get up close and personal with some of the people who make our schools great: students, teachers, principals, parents, and more. We meet national experts, too. And we spotlight the “connection makers” — personalities, programs and prospects — we find compelling and inspiring.
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Ep 135: Eyes on the Horizon: How One Canyons Alum is Achieving His Dreams at NASA
Send us Fan MailThe Class of 2026 have turned their tassels, leaving behind their childhood years and setting their sights on the horizon. Some will head to college, others look to build their own…
Ep 134: Canyons Alum Shines on “Love on the Spectrum”
Send us Fan MailA Brighton High graduate is shining in the national spotlight as a star of the fourth season of Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning unscripted series “Love on the Spectrum.” Bengal Emma…
Ep 133: The Plot Twist: How Student Choice Is Turning Teens Back Into Readers
Send us Fan MailThere’s a quiet revolution happening at Alta High School—and it starts with 20 minutes of silence.Not the awkward kind. The good kind. The kind where teenagers are flipping pages,…
Ep 132: “Hire a Theater Kid” – How Theater is Helping Students Prepare for Success
Send us Fan MailExperts have found students who participate in theater exhibit higher test scores, improved analytical thinking and communication skills, and are more likely to graduate. Look no…
CSD Health Protocols Keep Schools Safe Ahead of Emerging Illnesses
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Canyons School District Nursing Specialist Jen Gerrard to translate the medical jargon around communicable diseases and explain why measles, pertussis (whooping…
Ep 130: Getting to Know Canyons Next Superintendent
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with new Superintendent Dr. McKay Robinson and trace the personal moments that pulled him into education and still guide how he leads. We talk about relationships, strong…
Ep 129: 6,601 Books and Counting: Union Middle Leads District in Book Checkouts, Slays Literacy Goals
Send us Fan MailAt Union Middle School, the books are moving. A lot. So far this school year, Union students have checked out 6,601 books — more than any other secondary school in Canyons District.…
Ep 128: From Fear To Balance: Teaching Critical Thinking In A Noisy Online World
Send us Fan MailIn an era where “logging on” is as routine as brushing your teeth, it is important to prioritize the mental health and digital safety of students. New data from the Utah Department of…
Episode 127: Super Bowl: Lessons Beyond the Huddle CSD resident football experts discuss mentorship, community and The Big Game
Send us Fan MailAs Seattle and New England prepare to face off for Super Bowl LX, Canyons District’s resident gridiron experts sound off on The Big Game. In Connect Canyons' third-annual Super Bowl…
Ep 126 : Regroup, Refresh, Reconnect: How to Get Back in the Back to School Groove
Send us Fan MailBelieve it or not, we're nearly halfway through the 2025-26 school year. Students are transitioning from playing games with their families over winter break to turning their alarms…
Ep 125: The American Classroom Is Stuck in the Past — and Our Workforce Is Paying the Price
Send us Fan MailInside the Canyons Innovation Center, a solution to America’s broken school-to-work pipelineWalk into a traditional classroom almost anywhere in America and you will see a familiar…
Ep 124: More Than Music: Jordan High Madrigals Gain Renown on Regional, National Stages
Send us Fan MailLong before Jordan High Choir Director Jaron Putnam ever stood in front of a choir, music was already shaping who he would become. “One of my first memories of being a human being was…
Ep 123: QB to QB: Jaxson Dart and Superintendent Robins on Football, Life, and the Road to the NFL
Send us Fan MailQuarterback-to-Quarterback: CCHS grad and NY Giants QB Jaxson Dart speaks to Superintendent Robins about his time as a Charger, the lessons he’s learned through playing football, and…
Ep 122: Canyons Purchasing Giving Items Second Chance in Public Surplus
Send us Fan MailFor most people, if you need a pencil or a binder, it's a quick trip to the store or an even faster click of a button. But what if you need hundreds of pencils or electronic devices…
Ep 121: Clash of the Titans: Dr. Robins chats with his son, Mt. Ridge Coach Nick Robins, and CCHS Coach Kjar about Friday’s football semifinal
Send us Fan MailOne of the storylines swirling Friday’s 6A semifinal battle between perennial powerhouse Corner Canyon and the on-the-rise Mountain Ridge is a good-natured question of allegiances:…
Ep 120: The Power of Performance: The Lasting Impact of Theater in Education
Send us Fan MailAccording to a recent Forbes article – Research has found students who participate in theater programs exhibit higher scores on standardized critical thinking tests than those who do…
Ep 119: Canyons Teacher Promotes Good Digital Citizenship Year-Round
Send us Fan MailTo say we live in a digital age has become a bit of a cliché – but it’s true. From how we schedule appointments or make a reservation – to how our vehicles operate – to devices on our…
Ep 118: Making a Difference: How Volunteering Helps Build Stronger Schools
Send us Fan MailHere in the Beehive state, we are no strangers to volunteering. Utah consistently tops the nation when it comes to donating time to help others. In the Canyon School District, our…
Ep 117: Unlocking Potential: SALTA Program Provides Enhanced Opportunities for Students
Send us Fan MailHave you noticed your child has a penchant for asking deep questions or noticing patterns and connecting ideas their peers don’t see? Perhaps your child is a fast-finisher who gets…
Ep 116: State Superintendent Molly Hart — a former CSD Principal — Carries CSD with her Every Day
Send us Fan MailIt was a job at the Canyons School District that first brought Dr. Molly Hart to Utah from Georgia’s education system.Good thing.After a month-long search, the Utah State Board of…
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Connect Canyons has published 138 episodes since July 2020, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
Connect Canyons is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 21m.
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