Eight Renton teachers honored with Ahead of the Class awards

Published 11:24 am Thursday, April 29, 2010

Eight Renton teachers have been selected as winners of this year’s Renton Chamber of Commerce Ahead of the Class Excellence in Education Awards.

The teachers were recently told of their awards in surprise visits by Renton chamber members, Renton Schools Superintendent Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel and Blitz, the Seattle Seahawks mascot.

The Seahawks are main sponsors of the event.

Nearly 50 teachers were nominated by school staff, parents, students, and community members for the annual award offered by the Renton business community to honor teachers for their high standards of professionalism and

work to nurture and prepare children for a productive future.

A committee of community and business leaders reviewed applications and conducted personal interviews of teachers to select this year’s winners.

Teachers selected will receive a cash award of $500 and will be honored at a community event May 11.

Emcee for this year’s ceremony is Seattle Seahawks spokesperson Tony Ventrella, with entertainment provided by the Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline.

Ahead of the Class Awards Ceremony

WHEN: 7 p.m. May 11

WHERE: Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High, 400 S. Second St.

DETAILS: Free and open to everyone

SPONSORS: Seattle Seahawks, First Savings Bank Northwest, McLendon Hardware, Oil Can Henry’s and others