Jill Hurt
Described as creative, innovative, and a beacon of hope for students, Jill Hurt has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science, and a Masters in Elementary Education. After five years serving as a Speech Technician in public schools, she earned her Master of Science in Clinical Speech Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University.
As a Speech Language Pathologist and an instructional leader at Mountain View High School, Ms. Hurt goes above and beyond to help every child on her caseload become an effective communicator and thinker. Students benefit from not only Ms. Hurt’s instruction, but also from the environment she provides. She understands that strong and effective teaching reaches far beyond the classroom setting. By monitoring students’ abilities in life skill application in “real life situations”, Ms. Hurt invests herself in her students’ lives and helps them to reach the next step of their personal growth. She is understanding and compassionate, while providing innovative tasks that engage students. Through the use of data, strong instruction, and a compassionate heart, her students grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
Students and colleagues flock to Ms. Hurt for her advice, her ability to reflectively listen, and her problem-solving skills. She is able to create out of the box ideas, predict situations and brainstorm possible solutions and outcomes. Her passion and tenacity leads to implementation of solutions and positive change. In addition to carrying the largest caseload in the school district, she is always there to help complete needed assessments, provide mentorship, and guide new members in the field. Ms. Hurt is a servant leader who defines exceptional.
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