A Renton teacher was honored by local radio station STAR 101.5 as their “Teacher of the Week.”

Mary Filicetti, a St. Anthony fourth-grade teacher, was surprised by the radio station in her classroom Thursday morning. Her student, Carmella Lau, nominated her in the local contest.

As part of the program, students received goodie bags from Sound Credit Union, Dairy Farmers of Washington, KOMO 4 and STAR 101.5. Filicetti was presented with a $100 check and $100 VISA gift card from Sound Credit Union. She will also get a makeoverfrom Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent.

For more information about the “Teacher of the Week” program, visit www.STAR1015.com