Exceptional Educator Award

Congratulations to AUI PATTA!

MIPA's 2020 Exceptional Educator

The Mercer Island Preschool Association is happy to announce that the winner of the 2020 Exceptional Educator Award is Aui Patta from the Creative Learning Center Montessori.  The award is presented to an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to our preschool community. We were flooded with nearly 100 nomination letters for educators across the community, more than 3 times the normal. Letters of praise and love from families, colleagues, and administrators for our educators who take care of our sweetest and youngest population. After reading the letters nominating so many deserving candidates, it was clear that this year, such an extraordinary year, Miss Aui’s dedication and devotion to her students, her colleagues, and all the families she supports went above and beyond the extraordinary. Over and over again, letters from parents praised her passion for teaching, her love for her students who she always puts first, and her ability to transition challenging situations seamlessly and without skipping a beat. Miss Aui has been a real blessing to the families of CLC and is truly deserving of this recognition.