STAR 101.5 surprised Glacier Park Elementary teacher Paula Emery with the STAR 101.5 Teacher of the Week award Thursday.

In a local contest conducted by STAR 101.5 radio, Emery, a second grade teacher, was nominated by Tyler Cruise, one of her students.

STAR 101.5’s Afternoon Show Hosts, Curt Kruse or Corine McKenzie, made the surprise visit to Mrs. Emery’s Glacier Park Elementary classroom.

As a part of the surprise, each student received a goody bag full of prizes from McDonald’s, Sky Nursery, KOMO 4, KOMO Communities and STAR 101.5.

Emery received a personalized plaque from Trophies2go.com, a $100 check, a $50 Sky Nursery gift card and a prize pack from City University of Seattle.

Emery will also get to choose between a makeover or a Kindle courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent.

STAR 101.5’s “Teacher of the Week” is a program that allows students to recognize local, deserving teachers for their commitment to the quality education of children.

To nominate a teacher go to STAR1015.com.