<p>Welcome to the first episode of School House Talks: Voices in Utah Education! In this episode, Superintendent Dickson discusses why educators are so important and interviews the Utah Teacher of the Year, Chad Warnick.</p>

Hosted by the Utah State Board of Education, School House Talks takes you to schools, classrooms, and education-related events throughout the state to put you in touch with the teachers, students, administrators, and support staff who make Utah education possible. Through these monthly conversations, you will hear from educators, develop a better understanding of the important issues related to education in our state, and meet fun and interesting people who are doing great things along the way. We hope you enjoy!