Radio station STAR 101.5 surprised West Seattle Elementary School teacher, Ms. Taylor Schneider on Thursday, April 23 presenting her with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award.

In a local contest conducted by the station, Ms. Schneider, a 2nd grade teacher, was nominated by her student, Laela Johnson. STAR 101.5’s Afternoon Show Host, Curt Kruse, made a surprise visit to Ms. Schneider’s West Seattle Elementary classroom.

Each student got a goody bag full of prizes from McDonald’s, Dairy Farmers of Washington, KOMO 4, and STAR 101.5! Ms. Taylor Schneider received a personalized plaque from Trophies2Go and a $100 check. Plus, a makeover courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent.