Renton Rotary Club has selected its Teachers of the Month for November as part of their commitment to education and to celebrate teachers 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 use for classroom supplies or instructional materials.

Robin Pappe is a physical education teacher at Highlands Elementary School. She attended Purdue University in Lafayette, Ind., where she earned a bachelor’s degree in kindergarten through 12th grade physical education and fourth-12th grade health. Pappe also attended Lesley University to earn a masters degree in education with emphasis in the arts. She has coached tennis and gymnastics, served as a student council facilitator and ran the after school jump rope club and speed stack club at Highlands.

This is Pappe’s 22nd year teaching in Renton.

Katherine Magat is a math teacher at Nelsen Middle School. She attended Seattle University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in education with a minor in mathematics. Magat has taught mathematics and physical education in the Seattle School District and math at a private academy on Mercer Island. She has been teaching for the Renton School District for 11 years.

Geri Scarvie is a second/third grade teacher at Tiffany Park Elementary School. She attended Central Washington University and earned a bachelors degree in elementary education with an endorsement in special education. Scarvie continued her education at City University to earn a masters degree in elementary technology. She has worked as a special education teacher and serves as the literacy facilitator at Tiffany Park.

Before becoming a teacher, Scarvie was a hair stylist for 10 years. This is her 15th year working in the Renton School District.