"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." Henry Brooks Adams

The Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce and local businesses are honoring the district's 670 teachers with special discounts, gifts and coupons as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7 through the 13th. Each school has selected a special teacher to spotlight. Each of the 23 teachers will receive a $50 gift certificate from Wizards of the Coast. Please help us say thank you to these teachers and to all teachers in the Renton School District:

The 23 Chamber Teacher Honorees, include:

• Benson Hill Elementary -Jeanette Klubberud

• Black River High School - Phoebe Hill-Blundred

• Bryn Mawr Elementary - Mary Jo McLaughlin

• Campbell Hill Elementary - Debra Harris-Branham

• Cascade Elementary - Bill Judy

• Dimmitt Middle School - John Schmitz

• Hazelwood Elementary - Connie Baker

• Hazen High School - Paul Sullivan

• Highlands Elementary - Will McCollum

• Hillcrest School - Lex Meneeley

• Thomson School - Claire Engelbrecht

• Kennydale Elementary - Susan Connelly

• Lakeridge Elementary - Brian Lockhart

• Lindbergh High School - Larry Richter

• McKnight Middle School - Cher Thomas

• Maplewood Heights Elementary - Barry Calhoun

• Nelsen Middle School - Pat Villa

• Renton High School - Keith Eager

• Renton Park Elementary - Cindy Pickens

• Sartori School - Marcia Lynch

• Sierra Heights Elementary - Ann Braaten

• Talbot Hill Elementary - William Ramirez

• Tiffany Park Elementary - Frank Sutter

"The Chamber realizes that a well-educated workforce is the cornerstone of a successful business," says Marcie Maxwell, Chair of the Chamber's Board of Directors. "Now it is our chance to say thank you." The Chamber sponsors a New Teachers Breakfast in August and the Business Education Exchange in October.