Tacoma, Wash. – Charles Wright Lower School art teacher Candy “Miz Candy” Anderson was named STAR 101.5’s Elementary Teacher of the Week on March 20, and a crew from KOMO News visited her classroom for a surprise award ceremony.
The Elementary Teacher of the Week program is sponsored by STAR 101.5 and encourages students to nominate exceptional local educators for their commitment to students. CWA first grader Cole Rohlfs nominated Miz Candy.
During the award ceremony, Miz Candy—who as also the 2003 Inspirational Faculty Award winner—received a personalized plaque and $100 to put toward classroom supplies, among other prizes. First graders received goody bags full of prizes, too, from McDonald’s,Sky Nursery, KOMO 4, and STAR 101.5.
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You can watch footage from the KOMO News segment here.