On Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at 10:00am, STAR 101.5 SURPRISED Spiritridge Elementary teacher, Mrs. Catherine Guilford, and presented her with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award. In a local contest conducted by STAR 101.5 radio, Catherine Guilford, a 5th grade teacher, was nominated by her student, Luke Sanders. STAR 101.5’s Afternoon Show Host, Corine McKenzie, made a SURPRISE visit to Mrs. Guilford’s Spiritridge Elementary classroom in Bellevue, (16401 SE 24th Street,Bellevue, WA 98008).
Each student received a goody bag full of prizes from McDonald’s, Dairy Farmers of Washington, KOMO 4, and STAR 101.5! Catherine Guilford received a personalized plaque from Trophies2Go and a $100 check. Plus, Mrs. Guilford 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.