801-567-8869 Office

731-599-2442 Voice/Text

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.

801-567-8653

allison.bedont@jordandistrict.org

VideoPhone 385-276-2905 

Allison Bedont is a Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Jordan School District, where she loves interacting with her students and watching them grow and meet their goals. Before transitioning into teaching, she spent five years as an interpreter within the district. She holds an AAS in ASL/English Interpreting from SLCC where she graduated with high honors. She also has a BS in Communication Disorders and Deaf Education from Utah State and an M.Ed. in Special Education with an emphasis in Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

At home, Allison enjoys a crazy life with her husband, three grown children and their spouses. She’s a big fan of Great Danes (she has three!) and loves giving back to the community by volunteering with one of them as a Registered Therapy Team through Intermountain Therapy Animals.

801-567-8654

mary.palmer@jordandistrict.org

VideoPhone 385-276-2905 

Mary Palmer has a Bachelor’s in Theatre from the University of Utah and an Associate’s in ASL Interpreting from Salt Lake Community College, which led her to work as an educational interpreter for the Jordan School District. After a few years in that role, she realized she wanted to be more directly involved in my Deaf and Hard of Hearing DHH students’ learning. Leading her to return to the University of Utah for a Master’s program in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education.

Now, she serves as an itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for the Jordan District, supporting students across the district. She loves helping students access their learning, build confidence, and discover their own unique voices/signs. When she isn’t teaching, you can usually find her scaring herself with a horror movie, signing along to Broadway musicals, or getting distracted by her 20+ unfinished art projects.

801-567-

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.