We would like to recognize Clarisa Wilson-Garcia, teacher at Lakota Middle School.

She was nominated by a scholar who shares she feels like she can be herself around Ms. Wilson-Garcia because she gives her support. The scholar says just the promise of Ms. Wilson-Garcia being there gets her through the day. Because of you, this scholar said she feels safe and supported in her school community.

We would like to recognize Erin Barry, social worker at Lakeland Elementary School.

She was nominated by a scholar who shares Ms. Barry is kind and is always there for him. He said Ms. Barry comes in and resets his heart back to kindness mode. Because of you this scholar says he understands the meaning and importance of empathy and compassion.

We would like to recognize Rene Recato, teacher at Federal Way High School.

He was nominated by a scholar who shares Mr. Recato has impacted his learning by helping him through hard times even if teh subject was unfamiliar. The scholar says Mr. Recato has shown him multiple ways to complete his work using different perspectives. Because of you this student says he has been able to make it through thick and thin no matter what!

We would like to recognize Timothy Chang, teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School.

He was nominated by a scholar who shared Mr. Chang's positive attitude shows his belief the student can accomplish anything. The scholar shared Mr. Chang expresses an authentic devotion to his success and makes the classroom exciting. Because of you, this scholar said he aims to achieve his academic goals and has a desire to come to school every day.