On Friday, March 23rd, radio station STAR 101.5 surprised Des Moines Elementary teacher, Paula Escher, by presenting her with the STAR 101.5’s Teacher of the Week award.

In a local contest conducted by the radio station, Escher, a 2nd grade teacher, was nominated by her student, Aidan. STAR 101.5’s afternoon show host, Corine McKenzie, made a surprise visit to Escher’s classroom.

Each student received a goody bag full of prizes from McDonald’s, Sky Nursery, KOMO 4, KOMO Communities and STAR 101.5.

Escher received a personalized plaque from Trophies2go.com, a $100 check, a $50 Sky Nursery gift card and a prize pack from City University of Seattle.

The teacher also gets to choose between a makeover or a Kindle courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent.