Congratulations to Providence Elementary's Teacher of the Year: Jill Cazier
Congratulations to Jill Cazier, Providence Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Cazier, who has taught at Providence for 34 years, has a vibrant personality that almost seems to spill from her classroom door and spread throughout the school. For many of her colleagues, she has been a helping hand and support system during their early years of teaching. Her students have described Cazier as a figure who instills confidence as they learn and discover new things.
Cazier has always had a deep love and connection with music. In fact, her first teaching experience was when she taught guitar lessons growing up! She was the first female bass player at Snow College, and she pursued her passion as she graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a Minor in Music. Cazier’s background has provided her with insight into the important connections between music and learning. For many years, she has organized the 4th-grade Utah Centennial Program--a program where students have the opportunity to sing and perform an array of songs about the state of Utah. Cazier’s influence has helped many students to discover an early love and passion for the performing arts.
“It is my absolute pleasure to recognize Jill as Providence Elementary’s Teacher of the Year,” remarked Providence Elementary School Principal, Trudy Wilson. “She comes to school early and she stays late. Her students truly love and trust her. She creates a warm and friendly classroom that provides them room to grow.”
After 34 years of teaching, Cazier still finds that each passing day has something new and exciting in store. “I love that students make every day an unpredictable adventure,” she explained. “I love the continual growth and learning that comes from teaching. I love that I have colleagues that challenge and support me. Teaching is invigorating, challenging, thrilling, and exhausting!”
Thank you, Mrs. Cazier, for your kindness and support in educating the students at Providence Elementary school.
Mrs. Cazier was honored at the April 19th board meeting.