Kirkland teacher honored as Elementary Teacher of the Week

STAR 101.5 surprised Mark Twain Elementary School teacher Jenny Maver and presented her with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award at 11 a.m. on April 2.

April 3, 2015 7:43 pm
STAR 101.5 surprised Mark Twain Elementary School teacher Jenny Maver by presenting her with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award on April 2.
STAR 101.5 surprised Mark Twain Elementary School teacher Jenny Maver by presenting her with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award on April 2.

STAR 101.5 surprised Mark Twain Elementary School teacher Jenny Maver and presented her with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award at 11 a.m. on April 2.

In a local contest conducted by STAR 101.5 radio Maver, a kindergarten teacher, was nominated by her student, Evan McKinney. STAR 101.5’s Marina Rockinger from the Kent and Alan Morning Show, made a surprise visit to Maver’s Mark Twain Elementary School classroom in Kirkland.

Each student received a goody bag full of prizes from McDonald’s, Dairy Farmers of Washington, KOMO 4, and STAR 101.5. Maver received a personalized plaque from Trophies2Go and a $100 check. Plus, Maver 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.