Judie Nielsen recieves the Excellence in Service Award

Sage Creek Elementary School is proud to announce that Judie Nielsen, first grade teacher, has received the Excellence in Service Award 2011. For twenty-four years Judie has dedicated herself to the service of the children of Sage Creek.  She has influenced hundreds of children that have had the privilege of having her as a first grade teacher. She has not only given them a good foundation in reading, writing, math and science but also given them the ability to build good character and become positive, productive citizens of the community. 
           
Mrs. Nielsen’s presence at Sage Creek has also affected many others. She has gone above and beyond what is normally expected of teachers, by spending countless hours writing grants and sharing them with others.  Her innovative and tireless hours of grant writing has benefited many classrooms, providing them with earphones, microphones, easels, rugs, reading centers, doc cams, books and much more.
 
Literacy Month was Judie’s creation and for over a decade the children at Sage Creek have grown to love not only reading Dr. Seuss stories but learning to write and create their own stories as well.  Literacy month has been a great catalyst for integrating the arts into all subject matters and creating an education full of color and excitement.
 
Many teachers have looked to Mrs. Nielsen as a mentor to emulate in their own teaching.  She has been a great resource for new teachers and veteran teachers alike. Judie’s years of work on as the school community council facilitator has been a wonderful liaison for the parents and community to keep Sage Creek a top rated school.  The data driven report card of her creation has let the public know the high standards of Nebo District and Sage Creek School.
           
Mrs. Nielsen is retiring this year and she is leaving an incredible legacy behind her.   She will always be loved at Sage Creek and missed beyond measure