Schools
Five Shoreline, LFP Teachers Recognized as 'Heroes in Classroom'
The teachers were nominated for the Symetra insurance/Seahawks program by school administration, parents or teachers. Each school received a $1,000 donation and each teacher $350 for class supplies.
Five Shoreline Public Schools teachers have been recognized as “Heroes in the Classroom” by the insurance company Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks, and were honored Friday during a ceremony at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.
The heroes program honors the educational excellence of teachers nominated by their school’s administration, staff, parents and students. Each receives a $350 gift card for class supplies, and each school receives a $1,000 donation.
The five Shoreline Public Schools teachers were among 24 honorees for 2012. They are:
- Mary Thurber — Einstein Middle School.
- Damon Oliveto — Shorewood High School.
- Frank Kleyn — Highland Terrace Elementary School.
- Lori Henry — Kellogg Middle School.
- Laurie Pearson — Lake Forest Park Elementary School
The teachers had lunch at CenturyLink, toured the stadium and Seahawks locker room and were visited by Seahawks tackle Russell Okung.
Read more about the day on the Seahawks website by clicking here. For details about the heroes program, or to nominate a teacher, click here.
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