Valley parents, students and community: Do you have a favorite teacher in the Valley?

This is your time to recognize them by nominating an Educator of the Year candidate.

In its third year, the annual award program, presented by the Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation, recognizes and honors exemplary educators in the Snoqualmie Valley School District. Three educators are honored each year from each of the following categories:

• Kindergarten-5th grade teacher

• 6th-12 grade teacher

• Classfied employee (custodians bus drivers, secretaries, cooks, insturctinal assistants, etc.)

Worthy candidates are Valley educators who inspire students, plays an active role in the school environment, leads by example, and has the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues.

To nominate a Snoqualmie Valley School District employee, go to www.SVSFoundation.org for directions. Packets must be postmarked by Monday, Feb. 1.

Selected winners will be announced in March and honored as a guests at Foundation’s March 25 annual spring luncheon.