Heather Renz M.A.T. '90 named Disney teacher award honoree

Heather Renz, who earned a master of teaching degree from Lewis & Clark in 1990, was recently named an honoree at the Disney Teacher Awards: Celebrating Creativity in Teaching. The award is given to fulltime teachers who exhibit innovative teaching methods and the ability to inspire students while actively engaging them in learning.

Each honoree receives $10,000 and a trip to Disneyland to attend the award gala. Additionally, each honoree's school receives $5,000. Renz teaches fourth grade at Vern Patrick Elementary in Redmond, Oregon.