Brock Mitchell
Secondary Education Director
(801) 476-7866
Matthew Williams
Secondary Education Assistant Director
(801) 476-7876
“If you want a good job, get a good education.” Utah Governor Gary Herbert, 2012.
Utah Governor Gary Herbert has set the goal that “66% of all working-age Utahns will have, or will obtain a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2020”. In order to obtain this goal the Governor has established as a guide, the acronym PACE which is defined by P-prepare young learners, A-access for all students, C-complete certificates and degrees, E-economic alignment.
In Weber District we believe in the value of education and the correlation it can have to an individual’s success in life. It is the mission of Secondary Education in Weber School District, to provide every student with the opportunity to attain the education and skills necessary to have a successful life. We believe that every child should be able to attend a safe school where caring, competent teachers, administrators and staff assist that child to realize their greatest potential. The 21st century presents ever increasing challenges in all facets of life, but particularly economically. The education our children receive today must be relevant and rigorous enough to ensure opportunity, but it also must be dynamic in nature in order to keep pace with the rapid changes in technology and the volatile shifts in economic and societal trends. We are committed to continually challenging ourselves as professional educators to be able to provide a 21st Century education to our students in Weber School District. We join Governor Herbert in continually challenging ourselves to provide a “good education” for our students and look forward to the opportunity we have each day to make a difference in the lives of children.
If you are new to the area you can now use our Boundary Map to find your school. You can also use the Bus Stop Locator to find your new stop for this school year.
Weather
Proud to be part of the Mesowest weather network, the Environmental Center weather station provides current and historical weather data for the area click here . Mesowest is a University of Utah sponsored network of weather stations that provide weather data that assist forecasters and computer models with ground based real time weather information.
Spend some time at the sight adjusting the viewing parameters to see what happened here yesterday, last week, last month or last year. Check out other sites in Weber County and around the state. Mesowest is truly a valuable tool for those interested in weather in Utah and beyond.
Air Quality.
A global network of Air Quality sampling stations allow you to see what the PM 2.5 level is in your area. Search for "Purple Air."
Near the Swanson's North Fork Environmental Center are two (8) stations,
https://www.purpleair.com/map?#14.62/41.33846/-111.84832
and
https://www.purpleair.com/map?#13.6/41.3775/-111.86674 .
Link to those stations to get a good idea what the air quality is at the Center and compare it to stations near your school.
Let's work together to see just what the air quality problem is and how we can reduce levels of harmful pollutants.
Things you can do:
Reduce vehicle idle time.
link your errands so you drive less.
When buying a vehicle consider fuel efficiency and zero emission vehicles as you make your choice.
If you have a wood burning stove replace it with a natural gas stove or clean burning wood stove. There are grants available to do just that. https://deq.utah.gov/air-quality/wood-stove-conversion-assistance-program
Bowen, Grant
Part Time Custodian Prall, Benjamin
Environmental Center Administrator
NORT FORK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
(801) 745-2057
NORT FORK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
(801) 745-2057
To schedule the center for the current school year, look through the calendar below and find an open date or dates that suit your needs.
Email Ben Prall at with your desired date(s) and infromation about your group. Ben will work with you to finalize dates and details.
You may also call Ben at 801-745-2057 but he is often out of the office so leave a message and he will get back to you. Groups outside of Weber School District may begin scheduling dates after Oct. 1 of each year.
Scheduling for the next school year begins March 1 and is on a first come first served basis. Notification of next year's schedule is sent out to all applicants in May. After May 1st, check the "Days Still Open" page for available dates and then email Ben Prall at with your desired date(s) and infromation about your group. Ben will work with you to finalize dates and details.. Groups outside of Weber School District may begin scheduling dates after Oct. 1 of each year.
Field trips to the Center are all about helping kids have a powerful and fun learning experience. The Center is a place where students can be out in a mountain environment to see and feel the interactions there. It is a place where students can be challenged with fun and exciting activities they will remember for a lifetime.
Field trips also aim to build teamwork and cooperation and to allow students to discover new things about themselves and their abilities.
To accomplish these objectives we must limit the number of people at the Center at one time. Maximum group size target is 80 people.
The Environmental Center has materials and equipment to help you engage your students during your time at the Center.
Below is a list of available materials:
USE GOOGLE MAPS. DO NOT USE MAPQUEST or Apple Maps (They take you to the wrong place)
Explore on your own:
Benjamin Prall Environmental Center Administrator (801) 745-2057
Swanson's North Fork Environmental Center is dedicated to providing a safe outdoor experience for students K-12, helping them understand core curriculum and the workings of the natural world. Consider it your destination field trip spot.
The Environmental Center will be a facility and a setting for all students to safely learn about the workings of nature, about themselves, and to build positive relationships with each other and the natural world.
Experience the joy of learning in nature's laboratory. Through recreational pursuits kids will learn about nature and themselves.
Serving grades K-12 the Center provides a central lodge with kitchen, dining and restroom facilities. Equipment for activities year round is available at the Center.
The Center provides a natural setting for a fine field trip, that will provide fun and great memories. The Center can be used to teach key scientific concepts that may be hard in the traditional classroom.
The Center can also be a great location for Team Building and student conferences. A great location for student and teacher leaders to build unity while learning and working.
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Edmunds, Jennifer
Elementary Aide
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | (801) 476-7800 |
Swalberg, Kirt
Elementary Education Assistant Director
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | (801) 452-4364 |
Williams, Mary Jo
Elementary Education Director
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | (801) 476-7868 |
Wilson-Sianez, Roxan
Elementary Education Ex Administrative Assistant
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | (801) 476-7877 |
Mary Jo Williams
Elementary Education Director
(801) 476-7868
Elementary Education provides district administration, leadership and resources to the district’s 28 elementary schools serving approximately 16,000 students.
Research and experience tells us that parental involvement increases student learning. Become a member of your child’s educational team by being involved in your local school and PTA organization.
If you are new to the area you can now use our Boundary Map to find your school. You can also use the Bus Stop Locator to find your new stop for this school year
Heather Neilson
Curriculum Director
(801) 476-7858
The Mission of the Curriculum Department is to ensure high levels of learning for ALL students by providing the best possible resources and support for administrators and teachers.
ELEMENTARY - Curriculum Fellows
SECONDARY - Curriculum Fellows
Rod Belnap
Director Of Career and Technical Education
(801) 476-6522
The Mission of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to provide students with the technical skills and academic knowledge needed to prepare them for future employment and/or a successful transition to post-secondary education. CTE Pathways show students a direct connection between doing well in high school and being able to transition smoothly to post-secondary opportunities or getting a good job when they graduate. CTE offers a wide variety of courses at the junior high and high school level. Many of our high school CTE courses offer Concurrent Enrollment (CE) credit through Utah colleges and universities.
The workplace in our country has become increasingly more dynamic and demanding at a phenomenal pace. Knowledge and skills that are useful and marketable today may be completely obsolete before the end of the year or even sooner. For this reason, the students of today need an education that is not only rigorous and relevant, but one that prepares them to advance in a career.
CTE training is vital. Nearly one-third of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate’s degree or a post-secondary vocational certificate, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employers will be hiring more people with technical education than any other group. In addition, the fastest growing job categories in the United States will be technology related. In Utah, a coalition of business and education leaders have a vision for educating our youth to revitalize Utah's economy. Check out the web site at Prosperity2020.com and learn why Education is the key to Utah's prosperity.
CTE offers students the opportunity to learn from extremely well qualified, professional instructors in a contextual setting using up to date, “real world” technology. CTE continually works at building collaborative, articulated programs with post-secondary educational institutions to increase the educational options for our students. A majority of our programs have state administered competency tests associated with the course of study. Our goal is to consistently score above the state average in every program area.
Student leadership opportunities along with local, state and national competitions are available through our CTSO's (Career and Technical Student Organzations).
Work Based Learning (WBL) opportunities are provided to qualified 12th grade students. After completing a Critical Workplace Skills independent study course, apprenticeships and/or internships are available at local businesses, medical facilities, schools, and government entities.
A nontraditional career is any occupation in which women or men comprise 25 percent or less of its total employment. Our teachers and counselors work to enhance awareness about nontraditional careers and dispel stereotypes and myths about these careers.
We believe in our students, support our teachers and constantly look for ways to improve our programs!
The Weber School District CTE Department is committed to excellence in education!
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