Calling All Mountain Residents to Cast your Vote for Our Local Teacher

Article and photos by Malia Dietz

One of our local mountain elementary teachers, Tracy Cairns, has been nominated to be recognized and recieve a seven day cruise and a chance to win $15,000.00 for Valley of Enchantment Elementary School.

To cast your vote, click here

Norwegian Cruise Lines is making a Northern American Debut and describes everything on their website:

To celebrate Norwegian Joy’s upcoming debut in North America, we’re giving a seven-day cruise for two to 15 amazing teachers in the U.S. and Canada.*

Nominate an educator who demonstrates a passion for spreading the joy of learning (or, if you are one, nominate yourself!). Tell us how your candidate is bringing joy to the classroom, then cast your vote.

The top 15 nominees will receive a free cruise for two, an exclusive invitation to an award ceremony on May 3 in Seattle (including airfare and accommodations) and the chance to win the grand prize of $15,000 for their school.

Our mountain community has nominated Tracy Cairns, an elementary teacher at VOE.

The nomination on the Norwegian Cruise Lines Website reads as follows:
Tracy has made such a contribution to our school and community. Her go to attitude is what makes her a teacher who stands out! She’s always willing to help other teachers, parents and community members whenever they need it. To say she wears many hats is an understatement. What doesn’t she do?! And when she does it, she does it with grace and dignity.

To cast your vote click here