On Friday, April 1, 2011 at 9:30am, North Bend Elementary teacher, Kelsey Myers, was named STAR 101.5’s Teacher of the Week in a local contest conducted by STAR 101.5 radio!  Kelsey Myers, a 1st grade teacher, was nominated by her student, Rhys Buchthal.  STAR 101.5’s Afternoon Show Host, Corine McKenzie, made a SURPRISE visit to Ms. Myer’s North Bend Elementary classroom in North Bend.

Each student received a goody bag full of prizes from McDonald’s, City University of Seattle, KOMO 4, KOMO Communities and STAR 101.5!  Kelsey Myers received a personalized plaque from Issaquah Trophies and a $100 check from City University of Seattle.  She is also entered as one of twenty-four teachers from the 2010/2011 school year that could win an all new redesigned 2011 Volkswagen Jetta from Chaplins Bellevue Volkswagen. The car will be given away on Friday, June 10th, 2011 at Fisher Plaza.

STAR 101.5’s “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 www.STAR1015.com.