Children’s advocates, educators honored at PTA Council Awards

May 16, 2023 1:30 pm
Mercer Island High School’s Kelly John-Lewis (upper left) and the PTA Special Services and Learning Differences Committee (SSALD) were named Outstanding Children’s Advocate Award winners at the PTA Council Awards on May 12. Lakeridge Elementary’s Heather McLyman (upper right) and West Mercer Elementary’s David Baxter were named Outstanding Educators, and Mercer Island High School senior Ryan Hsi (lower left) performed his original piano composition, “The Melting Pot,” to a standing ovation. He is the recipient of a National Award of Excellence. Photos courtesy of the Mercer Island School District
Mercer Island High School’s Kelly John-Lewis (upper left) and the PTA Special Services and Learning Differences Committee (SSALD) were named Outstanding Children’s Advocate Award winners at the PTA Council Awards on May 12. Lakeridge Elementary’s Heather McLyman (upper right) and West Mercer Elementary’s David Baxter were named Outstanding Educators, and Mercer Island High School senior Ryan Hsi (lower left) performed his original piano composition, “The Melting Pot,” to a standing ovation. He is the recipient of a National Award of Excellence. Photos courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

Mercer Island High School’s Kelly John-Lewis (upper left) and the PTA Special Services and Learning Differences Committee (SSALD) were named Outstanding Children’s Advocate Award winners at the PTA Council Awards on May 12. Lakeridge Elementary’s Heather McLyman (upper right) and West Mercer Elementary’s David Baxter were named Outstanding Educators, and Mercer Island High School senior Ryan Hsi (lower left) performed his original piano composition, “The Melting Pot,” to a standing ovation. He is the recipient of a National Award of Excellence. Photos courtesy of the Mercer Island School District