Congratulations Renae

Dylan's teacher, Renae Ely, was selected by the Chamber of Commerce as this year's Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year. I was one of two parents who nominated her, and it was an easy letter to write because she is so deserving. She was really grateful.

The way they presented the award to her was kind of neat. Only the principal, Bob Olson, and a few staff members knew about it in advance. He told the students that they were being called into the gym to see a play. Before the presentation, they had seated Renae's family, the superintendent, the Chamber rep, the other nominating mother, and me up on the stage behind the curtain. When all 650 students were assembled, they opened the curtain. She knew what was up when she saw who was behind the curtain.

Here she is receiving the award:


This was the scene in the gym when they presented the award:


Here she is with her daughter, Lexie:


Coincidentally, she was also my Centahna coach, and I co-coached with her for two years, too. She was the same back then for us on the team, and I have many fond memories from those times.

It was very exciting, and I was so happy to be a part of this for her!

Congratulations, Renae!