Arthur Jacobsen’s Gardner honored as Elementary Teacher of the Week

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary's Marianne Gardner got a surprise May 21, when she received the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award.

May 28, 2015 3:28 pm
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary's Marianne Gardner and her third-grade class. Gardner recently earned the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award.
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary's Marianne Gardner and her third-grade class. Gardner recently earned the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award.

For the Reporter

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary’s Marianne Gardner got a surprise May 21, when she received the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award.

Third-grader Ranit Bhamra nominated her teacher for the award.

Scott Carty, STAR 101.5’s lifestyle and entertainment reporter, made a surprise visit to Gardner classroom.

Each student received a goody bag full of prizes from McDonald’s, Dairy Farmers of Washington, KOMO 4, and STAR 101.5. Gardner received a personalized plaque from Trophies2Go and a $100 check. She also got a makeover, courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent.

STAR 101.5’s Elementary Teacher of the Week is a program that allows students to recognize local, deserving teachers for their commitment to the quality education of children. To nominate a teacher go to STAR1015.com.