Press release:

On Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 10:00am, STAR 101.5 SURPISED Glendale Lutheran School teacher, Melissa Thompson, and presented her with the STAR 101.5 Teacher of the Week award.

In a local contest conducted by STAR 101.5 radio, Ms. Thompson, a 1st and 2nd grade teacher, was nominated by her student, William Ward. STAR 101.5’s Afternoon Show Host, Corine McKenzie, made a SURPRISE visit to Ms. Thompson’s Glendale Lutheran School classroom in Burien.

Each student received a goody bag full of prizes from McDonald’s, Sky Nursery, KOMO 4, KOMO Communities and STAR 101.5!

Melissa Thompson received a personalized plaque from Trophies2go.com, a $100 check, a $50 Sky Nursery gift card and a prize pack from City University of Seattle. Plus, Ms. Thompson gets to choose between a makeover or a Kindle courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent.

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 STAR1015.com.