As part of their commitment to education and to celebrate teachers in Renton School District, each month member of the Rotary Club of Renton selects a few teachers as Teachers of the Month.

The January Teachers of the Month are:

Steve Rencher, an eighth-grade Spanish and Communication teacher at Dimmitt Middle School. He attended Western Washington University where he earned a Bachelors degree in Spanish and also earned his teaching certification from the University of Washington. He is currently enrolled at the University of Washington and working on a Masters in Educational Administration. Before teaching in Renton, Rencher spent time teaching in Chile and Spain. He has been a teacher in Renton for five years.

Stacy Pang, a second-grade teacher at Sierra Heights Elementary School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Western Washington University in Bellingham and she continued her education with Antioch University in Seattle, to earn a Master of Arts degree in Education. Pang has been teaching in Renton for eight years.

Andrea Johnson, a fourth-grade teacher at Kennydale Elementary School. Johnson attended University of Minnesotawhere she earned her undergraduate degree in Clothing Design and Theater Arts. She then earned a Masters degree in Teaching from the University of Washington, with a Special Education Endorsement. Her first career was in Theater where she worked as a draper and tailor where she worked with costume designers and actors. She also teaches creative writing at the University of Washington Summer Day Program for kids. This is Johnson’s 11th year teaching inRenton.

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.