Spotlight on Success

Uinta 4's Spotlight on Success program highlights the many accomplishments and successes of our faculty, staff and students

Beginning in September 2019, Superintendent Newton started a new recognition program called “Spotlight on Success.” During each month's school board meeting, Uinta 4's Board of Trustees takes time to recognize extraordinary, demonstrated success. These successes will come from a variety of areas but, in general, will be focused on achievements that have truly benefitted our students. This is not an “employee of the month” program and it is not an “everyone wins a trophy program.” Rather, it is a merit-based attempt to recognize those staff members who have truly demonstrated excellence. Therefore, some staff members might get recognized more than once each year and some staff members might never get recognized.

March 2024


IEP Team Members:  

Tarl Van Dusen, Kim Stephens, Andrea Dolezal, Tae Colbert, and Brent Walk,


I wanted to take a minute and recognize this IEP team in front of the entire district for their work with a particular case this year, so far.  They've had nine IEP meetings and two other meetings for a case so far this year.  A few of the meetings have gone for over two hours and have been tense.  This entire team agreed to meet, and did meet, at 6AM recently to accommodate for parents that could not take time off.  Throughout all of these meetings every team member has listened and maintained patience, professionalism, and a student centered focus.  Parent advocates, Consults, Specialists, Attorneys, and WDE staff all have expressed at different times how impressed they've been with this team.  As a result of their hard work, the student is still in school, attending and achieving at a higher level than they ever have.  Their hard work is having a positive impact on the student.  I believe they have the support and thanks of the entire UCSD #4 District.


      Annie, Kim, Stacey, Megan and Marlene: 


     I wanted to take a little time and say thank you for helping with the BVE Coalition Family Night last night.   I know that took time away from your personal and family time.  However your commitment to going the extra mile for students was evident to many parents and students as they visited your booth.  In the end, the activity resulted in additional students being identified for kindergarten.  The earlier we can get students and parents identified and engaged in our district, the earlier we can start meeting their educational needs.  Thanks for helping with this last night.  You all help make UCSD #4 an excellent school district!


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