Teachers for the
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Welcome to Jordan School District Services for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing!
We are a team who specializes in working with students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. We are here to make sure that students have access to their educational environments. We also meet with IEP teams to determine education plans that will provide free appropriate public education. Working with children from pre-school, through their formative years, and sometimes into post-high school programs, we want to ensure that students who are Deaf or hard of hearing have the resources and tools they need to succeed.
You can reach out to our entire team at tdhh-uc@jordandistrict.org.
Amber Sidwell Contact (Team Lead)
801-567-8869
amber.sidwell@jordandistrict.org
VideoPhone 385-276-2905
Amber loves to read, join friends for coffee, plant her bare feet in soft grass, and play with her dog Peanut. She is passionate about language access, Deaf culture, and human rights. Traveling the world is on her bucket list.
Amber joined the DHH team in 2020 and dived right in. She received her endorsement in Deaf Education from Ball State University after attaining her MEd in Curriculum, Instruction, and Design with an emphasis in Educational Technology from UVU. She also has a BA in Deaf Studies & ASL Education from UVU and taught ASL at Herriman High for 4 years. She has an AAS from Columbus State in ASL interpretation and has been interpreting since 2000. She is currently working on her ESL endorsement for ML students at SUU as well as her Administrative Licensure at UVU.
In addition to working at Jordan District, she teaches in the Interpreter Training Program at SLCC and interprets for the college as well. In her spare time she also interprets in a freelance capacity.
Lexi Peine Contact
801-567-8653
alexandra.peine@jordandistrict.org
VideoPhone 385-276-2905
Lexi loves to spend time with her family and dog, camp during the summer, read, and watch soccer. Lexi has been involved with the Deaf community for over 10 years.
Lexi attended Utah Valley University for her undergraduate degree and graduated with her degree in Deaf Studies with an emphasis in interpreting. After graduating and interpreting in a mainstream setting, she decided to pursue her M.Ed in Deaf Education from Utah State University. Upon graduating from Utah State, Lexi moved to Arizona and taught K-3 at Sequoia Deaf School for 3 years. She transitioned to an itinerant teacher with Gilbert Public Schools and worked there for 1 year before returning to Utah. She joined Jordan School District in 2022 and has loved working with the students in our district.
While not at work Lexi is busy chasing around her little boy and enjoying all the fun outdoor activities Utah has to offer.
Morgan Nelson Contact
801-567-8654
morgan.nelson@jordandistrict.org
Morgan loves to spend time with her family and friends and enjoys reading, listening to music, and learning new things.
Morgan attended the University of Utah for all of her college career. She obtained a B.A. and an M. Ed. ini special education with an emphasis in severe disabilities. Morgan worked as a teacher for students with extensive support needs for 2 years before transitioning to an itinerant position. Morgan joined the Jordan School District team in 2023. Morgan is currently working towards her Deaf/HH licensure at the University of Utah.
In her free time Morgan serves as the vice president of the Utah chapter of Council for Exceptional Children. Morgan enjoys advocating for special education services and disability rights.
Referral for Services
Wondering if our services are needed? This survey is a great place to start.
Please complete this referral form, along with an audiogram/audiological report and permission to test, and submit it to tdhh-uc@jordandistrict.org.
Here is the flowchart for a referral.