This week, Trinity Osborn, an art teacher at the Bear Creek School in Redmond, was honored as Barnes & Noble’s “Favorite Teacher 2013” by the Woodinville book store thanks to Bear Creek senior Morgan Cadigan’s letter of recommendation.

When Osborn offered the opportunity to nominate other teachers for the title, Cadigan chose Osborn, saying “she wasn’t even thinking of herself. I think that shows how selfless she is. I decided she really deserved it.”

The award comes just a few months after Bear Creek’s first senior solo art exhibitions at Artworks in Edmonds. Seniors Cadigan and Rebecca Seo had their first opportunity to display their personal artwork in their own solo art shows. Osborn was in charge of organizing the event, and Cadigan was overjoyed at its success.

“I love how she helps to display students’ artwork. At school, she started hanging students’ artwork in the hallways — now everyone can see students’ work including parents and teachers,” Cadigan said.

Osborn was also happy with the success of the show.

“I’d love to see more senior shows happen in the future. Art has two parts — first of all, it is created, and then it is enjoyed. Displaying their artwork has really helped art come full circle for the students in allowing teachers and other students to enjoy what they’ve created,” Osborn said.

The community gathered together at Barnes & Noble’s Woodinville store Monday night to recognize Osborn. Twenty percent of sales during the event were donated to The Bear Creek School’s fine arts program.