First – the teachers. Seattle Public Schools (where winter break starts after classes let out an hour early today) announced 57 teachers in the district have just received Board Certification – explained here – including these teachers from West Seattle-area schools:
Alki Elementary
Kristine McChesneyArbor Heights Elementary
Susan CrookeConcord International
Tom Ly
Linda Martinez
Kathryn SperlingGatewood Elementary
Darren RaduHighland Park Elementary
Laura DrakeMadison Middle
Kathleen Myers
Karen NixonPathfinder K-8 @ Cooper
Ami PendleyRoxhill Elementary
Jenny Dew
Teresa KleinSanislo Elementary
Carolyn Autenrieth
Second … congratulations to Morgan Junction-based Alki Tours, which sent word it’s received the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Sightseeing tour companies category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). The accompanying news release says, “The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. … The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports.” This time of year, Alki Tours is best known for its Leavenworth Snow Train excursions.
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