Bothell teacher honored by local radio station

Local radio station STAR 101.5 surprised Fernwood Elementary teacher Emily Hawkinson and presented her with the Teacher of the Week award on Thursday.

By Reporter Staff • October 10, 2013 6:04 pm
Emily Hawkinson of Fernwood Elementary in Bothell was chosen as Teacher of the Week by radio station STAR 101.5 on Thursday.
Emily Hawkinson of Fernwood Elementary in Bothell was chosen as Teacher of the Week by radio station STAR 101.5 on Thursday.

Local radio station STAR 101.5 surprised Fernwood Elementary teacher Emily Hawkinson and presented her with the Teacher of the Week award on Thursday.  In a local contest conducted by the radiostation Hawkinson, a fourth-grade teacher, was nominated by her student Liam Ryan for the award.

STAR 101.5’s morning personality, Alan Budwill, made the surprise visit to Hankinson’s classroom in Bothell.

Each student received a goody bag full of prizes from Sound Credit Union, Dairy Farmers of Washington, KOMO 4 and STAR 101.5. Hawkinson received a personalized plaque from Issaquah Trophy & Awards, a $100 check and a $100 VISA gift card from Sound Credit Union. Hawkinson also received a makeover gift card courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent.

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.