Renton Rotary Club selects its Teachers of the Month for May:

Julie Strickler is a Title I Special Education teacher at Honey Dew Elementary School. She attended Iowa State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with an endorsement in special education. She is currently working on a master’s in English as a second language from Heritage University. Before teaching in Renton, Strickler taught in Boise, Idaho and also spent a year teaching in Milan, Italy. This is her second year teaching in Renton.

Matt Goldsmith is a 6th/7th-grade teacher at Renton Academy. Goldsmith attended the University of Washington, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing. He then continued his education at the UW to earn a master’s in special education, specifically students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Goldsmith has also worked as an instructional assistant and a paraeducator, before becoming a teacher. He has been teaching in Renton for seven years.

As part of the recognition, teachers attend Rotary’s Teacher of the Month recognition luncheon held at the Maplewood Golf Course. Each teacher receives $200 to be used for classroom supplies, or instructional materials.