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Feb. 18, 2026
Knowlton Elementary teacher Shaunee McFadden with her students. McFadden received a $10,000 check from Davis Education Foundation to benefit the school and her students. Photo by Becky Ginos
Dedicated special ed teacher honored with Mighty Heart Educator of Excellence Award
By Becky Ginos
FARMINGTON—Knowlton Elementary special education teacher Shaunee McFadden thought she was just taking her class to a school assembly Tuesday morning until Principal Jeri Thomas announced she was the recipient of the Heidi Martin Mighty Heart Educator of Excellence Award. McFadden walked to the podium in disbelief through a sea of children cheering and clapping.
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Calendar of Events
Monthly Community Dinner
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6-7 p.m. FREE
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1131 S. Main. Street, CentervilleVolunteer Income Tax Assistance
Thursday, Feb. 19, 6-8 p.m., FREE
Layton City Center, 437 N. Wasatch Drive
Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m., FREE
Headquarters Library, 133 S. Main Street, Farmington
Clearfield Community Band Concert: A Latin Fiesta
Thursday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., FREE
North Davis Jr. High, 835 S. State, Clearfield
Friday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m., FREE
Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington
RAD Women of Utah Basic Self Defense Classes
Friday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m.
2287 S. 1200 West, Woods Cross
Eve’s Legacy: When Scriptures Invite Women To Be Brave
Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m.
Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street
Storytelling by Karl Behling & Jeff Driggs
Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., FREE
Abbington Senior Living, 350 S. 100 West, Layton
Children’s Shrinky Dink Activity
Saturday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., FREE
Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington
Saturday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington
Sunday, Feb. 22, 3:30-5:30 p.m., FREE
Harmons Grocery at Station Park, 200 N. Station Pkwy, Farmington