Renton Rotary selected its March Teachers of the Month:

Bethany O’Haleck is a third-grade teacher at Highlands Elementary School. O’Haleck attended Eastern Washington University where she majored in elementary education with a minor in early childhood development. She continued her education at Grand Canyon University to earn a master’s in curriculum instruction with an emphasis in reading. O’Haleck has been teaching in Renton for 13 years.

Brycen Wesen is a physical education teacher at Nelsen Middle School. Wesen attended Central Washington University where he earned a bachelor’s of science degree in physical education. Before becoming a teacher, Wesen worked in sales for a molding and millwork lumber company. He began his teaching career at a school on the Arizona/Mexico border. This is Wesen’s third year teaching in Renton.

Katie Kirkland is a second-grade teacher at Campbell Hill Elementary School. Kirkland attended Central Washington University where she earned a general education degree with a major in elementary education and a minor in special education. She is currently looking into various master’s programs. Kirkland began her teaching career in Red Rock, Wash. where she taught kindergarten, then moved to Renton and worked at Honey Dew before working at Campbell Hill. Kirkland has taught in the Renton School District for four years.