Utah’s newly named Teacher of the Year, 39, dies days after receiving the recognition
Talia Casares was praised in Sanpete County and statewide for her creativity, warmth and passion for teaching.
(Utah Education Association) Talia Casares, left, receives congratulations after being named 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year at an awards ceremony on Sept. 3, 2026. Casares, a sixth grade teacher at Moroni Elementary in Sanpete County, died Sept. 14, the North Sanpete School District reported.