PTA Council presents eight awards at event

May 19, 2025 2:30 pm
Community members attend the Mercer Island PTA Council Awards on May 16 at the Mercer Island VFW Hall. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District
Community members attend the Mercer Island PTA Council Awards on May 16 at the Mercer Island VFW Hall. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

The Mercer Island PTA Council Awards took place on May 16 at the Mercer Island VFW Hall. The awards went to:

* Children’s Advocate – Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle

* Outstanding Program Award – Special Services and Learning Differences (SSALD)

* Community Partner Award – Crawlspace

* WSPTA Golden Acorn – Cathy Chen and Kimberly Frank

* Outstanding Advocate – Mar Brettman and Samantha Rubenfeld

* Outstanding Service – Stephanie Burnett and Ly-Lan McCarthy

* PTA Honorary Life Membership – Debbie Burke and Janelle Honeycutt

* Outstanding Educator – Elizabeth Holland (Lakeridge Elementary), Jen McLellan (Mercer Island High School) and Susan Hamp (Island Park Elementary)