iSchool alumnus and North Thurston High School teacher-librarian Steve Coker (MLIS '06) recently was awarded the President's Award for Excellence from the Northwest Council for Computer Education.

"He is an advocate not only for the student learner, but he also supports and mentors his colleagues so they can be effective advocates for their students and for themselves," said NCCE president David Walddon.

North Thurston principal Steve Rood described Coker as "a mover and shaker" who is responsible for bringing more computers into the school's library and getting students and staff connected with the latest technology.

Read more here: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/04/30/2502111/school-days-fly-by-for-technology.html#storylink=cpy

Read the entire article from the Bellingham Herald, April 30, 2012.