5355 West
Herriman Main Street
Herriman, UT 84096
December 2019
The Utah Dance Education Organization (UDEO) recently awarded Herriman Elementary teacher Jana Shumway the 2019 Dance Educator of the Year (elementary sector). Dance educators whose current commitment and creativity as a dance educator are selected in order to recognize their prime example of continued ingenuity, impact, and reflective practice. She is being recognized for her dedication to dance education and her amazing talent to inspire students around her. Bobbie Nixon, Principal of Herriman Elementary, says Ms. Shumway has an incredible way of linking curriculum to dance, making academics more memorable and exciting for students. Jana has provided a dual immersion dance for the DLI Spanish students at Herriman Elementary. Many coworkers, parents and students enjoy being around Ms. Shumway. Congratulations Ms. Shumway, the youth of Herriman are lucky to have you.