Shoreline Public Schools Staff Member Honored as ‘Symetra Hero in the Classroom’

Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks honored Jennifer Broadstone as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” on Dec. 16 during a presentation at Echo Lake Elementary School in Shoreline. Broadstone is the occupational therapy and physical therapy team lead for Shoreline Public Schools.

“Jennifer Broadstone works with students across the Shoreline school district who have physical challenges that interfere with their ability to access their education. Over the course of her career as a school-based physical therapist, she has worked with hundreds of students, families, teachers and administrators,” said district colleague Barbara Bender. “Teachers and administrators rely on Jennifer for her knowledge of a student’s physical disabilities and how best to modify activities and environments so that he or she can be fully integrated into school programs. Parents often rely on Jennifer to help them better understand their child’s condition or special equipment needs. Students love Jennifer because she is a cheerleader for them, and they have fun with her as she encourages them to go as far as they can go in spite of their physical limitations.”

Bender nominated Broadstone for the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom® award.

Broadstone is one of 16 K–12 educators across the Puget Sound area that will be honored for educational excellence in the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program during the 2016 NFL season. Teachers are recognized in front of their students and peers at surprise in-school presentations, and they receive a $1,000 donation for classroom books and supplies. In addition, they receive tickets to a Seahawks home game and are acknowledged during an on-field presentation at CenturyLink Field. Broadstone will be recognized at the Dec. 24 game when the Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals.

Individuals may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student or student’s parent. The winners are selected based on their ability to make a real difference in students' lives; to go above and beyond in their day-to-day responsibilities; and to help students build life skills.

More information about Symetra Heroes in the Classroom is available at www.SymetraHeroes.com/Seahawks.

About Symetra

Symetra Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Washington. In business since 1957, Symetra provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions, and independent agents and advisors. For more information, visit www.symetra.com.