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The Inspiring Story of a South Valley Student Graduating and Finding Success
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It is a school that provides training for special education students in character education, independent living and learning vocational skills which last a lifetime.
On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to the South Valley School where we meet an amazing young man who is about to graduate. A young man named Jonathan who is making his way in life thanks, in large part, to skills he learned at South Valley. Jonathon’s positive attitude is contagious and to be in his company is a real treat. Here is Jonathon’s heartwarming story.
Audio Transcription
Anthony Godfrey:
Hello, and welcome to the Supercast. I'm your host, Superintendent Anthony Godfrey. It is a school that provides training for special education students in character education, independent living and vocational skills to last a lifetime. On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to the South Valley School where we meet an amazing young man who is about to graduate. A student named Jonathon, who is making his way in life thanks, in part, to skills he learned at South Valley. Jonathon's positive attitude is contagious and to be in his company is a real treat. Here is Jonathon's heartwarming story.
We're at South Valley School and I'm finally getting the chance to talk with Jonathon. How are you today?
Jonathon:
I'm doing quite good. How are you?
Anthony Godfrey:
I'm good. Jonathon is about to finish up his time here. You and I met back at a meeting early in the year with all of our student body officers from our various high schools.
Jonathon:
Across the, across the Jordan District.
Anthony Godfrey:
Exactly.
Jonathan:
At the Capitol.
Anthony Godfrey:
I feel like we hit it off right away. Do you agree?
Jonathon:
I can say the same.
Anthony Godfrey:
Okay. You're a great conversationalist and as we were up at the Capitol, when we had speakers come in, nobody listened more intently or had better questions than you. You really seem to connect with the people that you talk with. Why do you think that is?
Jonathon:
Because I want to have a better understanding, a better understanding of what's going on around me. I like to know what's going on here. What the plans are, why things are this certain way, you know, I like to have a better, better understanding of things, cuz then I can have better knowledge of what's what.
Anthony Godfrey:
I really like that. And one of my slogans for the district, I've asked all employees to be curious and you live that.
Jonathan:
Yes I do.
Anthony Godfrey:
So, tell me what are some of the things that interest you Jonathon?
Jonathon:
Well, one of the things that interest me is the opportunities.
Anthony Godfrey:
Okay.
Jonathon:
And the education that we give to all of the students.
Anthony Godfrey:
Tell me some of the things that you've learned here at South Valley,
Jonathon:
Friendship.
Anthony Godfrey:
Friendship. You know, when I talk with people from South Valley, that's what they talk about a lot. The relationships and friendships that they create. What are some of the friendships you've been able to enjoy here?
Jonathon:
Well, one of the things that I enjoy a lot is how nice and kind everyone is in this school. They help out with whatever you may need to help, to help transition into the adulthood of life.
Anthony Godfrey:
Can you think of some times that's happened for you here?
Jonathon:
One of the things that I have personally learned in this school is to be open with people and to share some thoughts, some ideas and to not only open my ideas, but listen to other people's ideas and opinions.
Anthony Godfrey:
Well, like I said, you're very good at that and I'm imp