BREMERTON — Green Mountain Elementary teacher Kelsie Austin’s morning class had an usual interruption April 30.

Seattle radio station STAR 101.5 surprised Austin, a fifth grade teacher, with its Elementary Teacher of the Week award. Her student Linzi Geiger nominated Austin for the award.

Austin received a personalized plaque, $100 and a makeover courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent.

Each student in her class received a gift bag of prizes from McDonald’s, Dairy Farmers of Washington, KOMO-TV, and STAR 101.5.

STAR 101.5’s Elementary Teacher of the Week program allows students to recognize deserving teachers for their commitment to quality education.

To nominate a teacher go to www.STAR1015.com