Biology teacher of the year



Kathi Byerline-Thayer received the honor of being named Utah’s biology teacher of the year. Byerline-Thayer, an eighth grade science teacher at Oquirrh Hills Middle school is also a breast cancer survivor.

“I’m not much for being the center of attention,” Byerline-Thayer said of the award.

She is, however pleased to accept it.

The award was presented by Barbara Gentry, Jordan School District Science Teacher Specialist. The award was given at a banquet held at the Thanksgiving Point Gardens on February 11.

The Utah Science Teachers Association threw the banquet. The banquet honored those who had been named as teachers of the year for the science program.