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.