Kent teacher honored

Glenridge Elementary School teacher Jennifer Hoglund was presented with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award on Dec. 4.

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  • Wednesday, December 10, 2014 6:59pm
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STAR 101.5’s made a surprise visit to Jennifer Hoglund’s second-grade classroom at Glenridge Elementary School on Dec. 4. She received the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award.

STAR 101.5’s made a surprise visit to Jennifer Hoglund’s second-grade classroom at Glenridge Elementary School on Dec. 4. She received the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award.

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Glenridge Elementary School teacher Jennifer Hoglund was presented with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award on Dec. 4.

Hoglund, a second-grade teacher, was nominated by her student, Marisol Salazar.

Each student received a goody bag full of prizes from Sound Credit Union, Dairy Farmers of Washington, KOMO 4, and STAR 101.5.

Hoglund received a personalized plaque from Trophies2Go, a $100 check, and a $100 VISA gift card courtesy of Sound Credit Union. She also got a makeover courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon.

STAR 101.5’s Elementary 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.


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