Mary Thurber of Einstein Middle School to be honored as a Hero in the Classroom

Einstein was awarded $1000 because of Mary Thurber
Stephanie Clark, principal (left), Mary Thurbeer

Mary Thurber, science teacher at Einstein Middle School, will be honored Sunday, Sept. 16 as a Symetra Hero in the Classroom during the Seattle Seahawks home opener against the Dallas Cowboys at CenturyLink Field.

"Ms. Thurber is a hero at Einstein because she devotes a lot of time and effort towards her students' learning both during and outside of school," wrote a former student in nominating her for the award. 

"Ms. Thurber has taught everyone who has been through her classroom how to dream big and achieve their goals in life, whatever they might be."

This past year, her students had the chance to design an experiment that could be flown in the microgravity environment on the International Space Station.

"This project taught us the importance of communication in science, team participation during group projects, and presentation in a formal setting. We all gained confidence and the belief that hard work can get us anywhere, even into space."

Mary Thurber will be honored at the
Seahawks game Sept 16

Mary has taught science at Einstein since 2007.

Twenty-four King County area teachers will be selected as 2012 Symetra Heroes in the Classroom for their outstanding leadership and instruction. Mary will receive two tickets to the Seattle Seahawks home game against Dallas, a VIP sideline experience at CenturyLink Field, $350 for classroom supplies, as well as recognition at school and on field during game day. In addition, Einstein will receive a check for $1,000 to benefit school programs.

Hero selection is based on a teacher's ability to balance the core curriculum with students' individual needs; build trust among students, parents and the community; and invest in their students' long-term success.

For more information and to nominate a teacher today, visit the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom web site.