Redmond elementary’s Amanda Hall named ‘Symetra Hero in the Classroom’
Published 9:50 am Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks honored Redmond Elementary School (RES) teacher Amanda Hall as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” Wednesday morning during a classroom presentation.
Hall is the K–3 early intervention instructor at the school.
“Amanda Hall is a hero every day. She has the unique responsibility of accepting some of the most challenged and challenging students from throughout the Lake Washington School District and setting them up for success in school and life,” said RES parent Stacy Gardner. “This K–3 blend of students takes patience, persistence, resilience, hard work, creativity, positivity, determination and heroic levels of awesomeness. Ms. Hall possesses these qualities in abundance.”
Gardner nominated Hall for the award.
“The first time I visited Ms. Hall’s classroom I observed a social skills lesson. I was amazed,” said Gardner. “Ms. Hall tapped into what motivates each child in this tough group, customizing individual programs while inspiring all. Ms. Hall artfully weaves conversational and social skills in with mathematics, reading and other standard subjects. All the while, she treats each child like they are special and can do anything. Ms. Hall’s class is learning how to be good students, good friends and good citizens. She truly makes a difference for these kids.”
Hall is one of 16 K–12 teachers across the Puget Sound area who will be honored for educational excellence in the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program during the 2013 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. Hall will be recognized at the Dec. 2 game when the Seahawks take on the New Orleans Saints.
Teachers may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student or students’ parents. 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.
