The Rotary Club of Kirkland awarded its coveted Educator of the Year Award to three outstanding teachers from the Lake Washington School District at its regular meeting at The Woodmark Hotel May 18.

Begun in 1989 by former Club President Dick Weston, the award is designed to formally recognize classroom excellence and dedication.

This year, the honorees were:

• From Peter Kirk Elementary, winner Katie Peterson was introduced by her principal, Sandy Dennehy. Peterson is a music teacher, and has been teaching for 22 years, 13 of those at Peter Kirk.

• From Kirkland Jr. High, winner Darcy Morrisey was introduced by her principal, Debbie McCasson. Morrisey teaches choir and music, and is in her ninth year at Kirkland.

• From Lake Washington High School, winner Steve Arkle was introduced by his principal, Brad Malloy. Arkle has been a teacher since 1973 and at Lake Washington since 1978. He teaches English and creative writing.