Brigitte Tennis

Redmond, WA | Years Taught: 1981 – Present

Brigitte sees teaching as a vocation, a call from the core of her being—a call to ignite the fire of learning in others. Her approach is that all students can learn, but a great teacher must be positive and enthusiastic as well as knowledgeable and willing to put in the time to touch every child.

Additional Recognition

  • 2013 • Featured in “50 Heroes in the Classroom” in American Teacher, by Katrina Fried
  • 2011 • Jones New York in the Classroom Award
  • 2008-09 • Sylvan Learning “Teachers Who Make a Difference” Award
  • 2006 • National Board Certification
  • 2006 • Who’s Who of American Teachers
  • 2005 • Who’s Who of American Teachers
  • 2004 • DisneyHand American Teacher honoree
  • 2004 • Who’s Who of American Teachers
  • 2002 • PTSA Outstanding Educator Award for Dedication and Service
  • 2002 • Who’s Who of American Teachers
  • 1998 • Who’s Who of American Teachers
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