Shoreline teaming up with Seahawks and Symetra to honor Heroes in the Classroom

The Seattle Seahawks and Symetra Financial have invited the Shoreline School District to become part of their Heroes in the Classroom program where area teachers are selected for recognition.

Symetra Heroes in the Classroom is a community program that recognizes Shoreline, Renton and Seattle teachers for outstanding leadership and instructional skills during the Seattle Seahawks season.

Twenty-four teachers will be selected and honored in their classrooms and on the field during Seahawks home games this season. The recognition of teachers includes a visit to school during an assembly by program dignitaries along with Seahawks players; a team jersey for the winner; two tickets to a Seahawks game and on-field passes; an Office Max card for supplies; and more.

In addition, Symetra and the Seahawks will make a $10,000 donation to three participating schools following the 2010 season. Funds will be designated to support a specific student achievement program at each school.

Nominations are due August 15.

For more information and to submit your nomination, go to the Seattle Seahawks/Symetra Heroes in the Classroom Web site,