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.
Brigitte Tennis
Redmond, WA | Years Taught: 1981 – Present
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
Inducted: 2015
State: Washington