Renton Rotary Club honors December Teachers of the Month

Published 9:24 am Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Renton Rotary has selected its December Teachers of the Month.

Molly Dundon is a preschool teacher at Meadow Crest Early Learning Center. She attended Gonzaga University in Spokane where she majored in special education with endorsements in early childhood special education and elementary education. She plans to continue her education to earn a master’s. Before working in Renton, Dundon student taught in Spokane at a school for students with autism. She has been working in Renton for two years.

Jodi Hall is an integrated kindergarten teacher at Renton Park Elementary School. Hall attended City University where she earned a bachelor’s degree with dual endorsement in elementary education and special education. Before becoming a teacher, Hall worked in a daycare and worked as a paraeducator. This is her sixth year teaching in Renton.

Jessi Traughber is a 7th/8th grade communications and Spanish teacher at McKnight Middle School. Traughber attended the University of Idaho where she earned a bachelor’s in English and Spanish. She is currently enrolled in a master’s program with an emphasis on teaching English Language Learners. Before becoming a teacher, Traughber worked as a substitute teacher in Shoreline and taught private Spanish lessons. This is her fourth year working in the Renton School District.

As part of the recognition, teachers attend Rotary’s Teacher of the Month recognition luncheon held at the Maplewood Golf Course. Each teacher is introduced, makes a brief comment about their school and classroom, and receives $200 to be used for classroom supplies, or instructional materials.