Alyssa Royster

3 weeks ago | abc4.com | Alyssa Royster

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Fresh off Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s the perfect time to highlight a story that proves the power of a great educator doesn’t just shape a school year — it can shape a life. At 8 a.m. sharp, when the bell rings at Newman Elementary, Ms. Sabrin starts the day with more than just a lesson plan. Mornings in her classroom begin with hugs, fist bumps, and even a little dancing — a routine her third graders look forward to as much as recess.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alyssa Royster

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Fresh off Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s the perfect time to highlight a story that proves the power of a great educator doesn’t just shape a school year — it can shape a life. At 8 a.m. sharp, when the bell rings at Newman Elementary, Ms. Sabrin starts the day with more than just a lesson plan. Mornings in her classroom begin with hugs, fist bumps, and even a little dancing — a routine her third graders look forward to as much as recess.

1 month ago | abc4.com | Alyssa Royster

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — She may not have fins, but Luz Garcia certainly knows how to make a splash. At just 19 years old, Luz went on a mission to protect aquatic life — one recycled broom at a time. “I just love the ocean, like the turtles or the fishes,” she says, eyes lighting up. Though she wasn’t born with gills, her passion for the sea runs deep. Luz has found a way to channel that love into action, tackling the global issue of plastic pollution. “It’s really sad.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Alyssa Royster

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — She may not have fins, but Luz Garcia certainly knows how to make a splash. At just 19 years old, Luz went on a mission to protect aquatic life — one recycled broom at a time. “I just love the ocean, like the turtles or the fishes,” she says, eyes lighting up. Though she wasn’t born with gills, her passion for the sea runs deep. Luz has found a way to channel that love into action, tackling the global issue of plastic pollution. “It’s really sad.

1 month ago | abc4.com | Alyssa Royster

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Welcome to Los Churros del Norte, a family-run food truck where every dish comes with a heaping helping of sazón y corazón—flavor and heart. Head Chef Tania Rodriguez is the force behind the cooking that sends your taste buds into a fiesta. “We’ve got tacos, quesadillas, burritos, street corn, mangos on a stick with chamoy and tajín,” Tania says proudly. But the real showstopper? Her homemade churros.