Congratulations to Somerset’s fourth grade teacher Linda Myrick, who was named a State of Washington Outstanding Civic Educator! Myrick was nominated by Representative Patty Kuderer’s aide, Jennifer Fay, and Representative Tana Senn.

MyrickMyrick created the only Elementary Civics Club in the state, becoming a part of TVW’s Experiential Education program, Capital Classroom.  Senn describes Myrick as “an amazing role model, inspiration and advocate.”

Visit the Washington State Legislature page to learn more about the award.

The Bellevue School District acknowledges that we learn, work, live and gather on the Indigenous Land of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Duwamish and Snoqualmie Tribes. We thank these caretakers of this land, who have lived and continue to live here, since time immemorial.