South Jordan Elementary Educator Honored by Utah First Lady
By Jordan Communications · July 11, 2026 · 1 min read
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South Jordan Elementary fifth-grade teacher Diane Witt-Roper was recognized at the fourth annual Honors in Education Gala. Utah First Lady Abby Cox presented the award to Witt-Roper during the ceremony.
Key takeaways
Diane Witt-Roper of South Jordan Elementary received an award at the Honors in Education Gala.
The ceremony honored twenty K-12 educators chosen via a rigorous nomination process.
Utah First Lady Abby Cox presented the award to the fifth-grade teacher.
The event was hosted by Deseret News with sponsorship from Ken Garff for Good and the Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Foundation.
Diane Witt-Roper, a fifth-grade teacher at South Jordan Elementary, was celebrated at the fourth annual Honors in Education Gala. The ceremony recognized twenty K-12 educators who were selected through a rigorous nomination process for making a meaningful impact in their communities.
The award ceremony took place at the Grand America and was hosted by the Deseret News. The event featured presenting sponsor Ken Garff for Good and the Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Foundation.
During the gala, Utah First Lady Abby Cox presented Witt-Roper with her award.
