Sky View teacher, Marty Reeder, is CCSD's 2018-19 District Teacher of the Year
Marty Reeder, an English and Spanish teacher at Sky View High School, is easy to spot in his signature cargo pants, with their pockets stuffed with books. Just starting his fourteenth year of teaching, Reeder has made a name for himself at Sky View, as well as within the Cache County School District and its community. He is known for his passion, good humor, and ability to reach kids at their level. His devotion to his subject, students, and personal development shines through in everything he does. Above all, Reeder practices and preaches the same thing: the importance of becoming a lifelong learner. For these reasons and more, Reeder received the 2018-2019 Cache County School District Teacher of the Year Award. This award is only given to one teacher district-wide annually.
Of his classroom practice, Reeder says, “Teaching is a great place for creators.” His creativity is manifest in many areas of his classroom -- colorful books line the back wall, flags from multiple countries hang across the ceiling, multiple sailboats and pirate hats can be found throughout the room, and a cozy reading nook provides a great space for students to read and work on homework. Reeder is passionate about both being invested in his students and continuing his own personal learning. He believes that lifelong learning, changing, and trying new things is what brings happiness. In his own words: “I will keep on learning forever -- for as long as I can.”
Not only is Reeder a devoted teacher in the classroom, but he also advises Sky View’s “Reeder’s Readers” book club, which has the most participants of any club in the school. Reeder is the annual MC for the school’s Mr. Sky View pageant, where he expertly entertains and engages the audience. “He has this way about him that high school students are gravitated toward,” remarked Mike Monson, Sky View High School’s principal. “He is an outstanding teacher in his classroom practice, but he is also just as great of an individual.” Reeder is the author of the recently-released book, How to Become a Pirate Hunter, and is the father of five children.
Mr. Reeder was honored at the September 20th Board Meeting.
On September 28th, Mr. Reeder was awarded a year-long lease to a vehicle from Murdock Hyundai.