Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Three Whatcom County educators win $5,000 awards
Whatcom County teachers Chifundo Vis and Beverly Williams received Educator of the Year Awards and $5,000 prizes May 27 from the third-annual Brown & Brown Excellence in Education Award Program. Also, band director Kenneth Quehrn was presented with a special $5,000 award for his dedication and perseverance despite flooding that damaged his home twice in the last four years. The $5,000 awards are split with half going to the educators and half for use in their schools. All three honorees exemplify the
